Palpation of the pedal pulses and measurement of ABIs is highly underutilized, and it should be part of a comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation. Although a normal ABI may be found with advanced disease, an abnormal ABI is almost always associated with significant peripheral atherosclerotic disease.
In the review in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, the authors found that most of the studies that showed garlicâs blood pressure-lowering effect used a dosage of 600 to 900 milligrams of garlic per day. How Many Cloves. You may be able to lower your blood pressure by consuming 1/3 to 1 1/2 grams of fresh raw or dried garlic daily. Since most garlic cloves are about 3 grams, this is equivalent to 1/10 to 1/2 a garlic clove daily. Your blood pressure may be lowered more if you eat more.
Food: Surprising Sunflower Seeds. A balanced diet of fruits and vegetables along with a dose of sunflower seeds can help keep your blood pressure down. By Catherine Shu, published on September 1, 2005 - last reviewed on June 9, 2016.