Some of you might remember that I posted a concern a few months ago regarding what I thought was some kind of heart problem. Level 1 active exercises and meditation seemed to be causing my heart to act "weird" and I was also having trouble catching my breath. I even consulted two doctors, who didn't recognize my symptoms when I tried to explain them.
Though some people thought I was having panic attacks, it turns out the problem was exactly the opposite - low blood pressure! Apparently I was TOO relaxed...lol. Symptoms can include palpitations and weak heart beat and thus a lack of oxygen to the tissues and shortness of breath. Blood pressure is not constant - in healthy people it normally varies by 20 points during the day - it's a problem when it drops below 90/60.
To add insult to injury, I was placing my hands palm up during meditation, as I assumed "everybody" has high blood pressure. Duh.
We're not health professionals here - I'm only offering a heads-up. A doctors office reading is what it is at that time, usually under stressful circumstances when blood pressure it is probably going to be at its highest. Diagnosis is therefore difficult, especially with all the media attention on high blood pressure. Who has low blood pressure for heavens sakes. Probably only me, but I wanted to mention it anyway since meditation is well known to lower blood pressure even further and most people are not familiar with the symptoms (apparently not even my doctors).
Peace and love,
Susan
