The monitor runs on batteries. While you wear the monitor, it records your heart's electrical activity. 1  Keep a diary of what activities you do while wearing the monitor, and how you feel. 2  After 24 - 48 hours, you will return the monitor to your doctor's office.
There are still plenty of foods that are not only delicious and satisfying, but that also have been shown to lower your blood pressure. 1  1. Bananas. 2  2. Egg Whites. 3  3. Tomatoes.  4. Dark Chocolate.
Cherries and blood pressure. Cherries are an excellent source of potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure by getting rid of the excess sodium in our body. Eating cherries helps keep potassium and sodium in balance, and can prevent hypertension from occurring. One cup of cherries has the same amount of potassium as a banana making it a great substitute when you are not in the mood for another ho-hum banana. Eating cherries can help you lose weight and stay trim.