What are the best foods to eat when you have low blood pressure?

I have really low blood pressure. I got it checked out at the doctor's a little while ago because I would stand up at a normal pace and if I had ben sitting down for more than 5 minutes I'd get dizzy and lose my vision. I have an appointment for an echocardiologist to check this problem out (but it's in November), but in the mean time I would like to know if there are certain healthy foods I can eat to make my blood pressure a bit higher. Thanks!

Oh, and if you don't have a food suggestion, do you think it's kind of self destructive of me to actually kind of want to pass out so I can get an earlier date for my doctor visit? I just hate waiting until marching band season is over to get this done because I'm scared I'll pass out on the field during a show.

I don't know about special food groups but a lack of salt or liquids can cause low blood pressure. Start with a salty meal in the morning and drink at least 3 litres a day (water, watered down juices, fruit teas). Avoid black tea, coffee and alcohol and have more small meals instead of three big ones a day.
Take cold showers or douse your feets and legs in cold water. Sleep with a raised upper body and keep moving during the day: Just wiggling(?) on your toes helps but jogging/swimming/cycling is better.

OK I'm also suffering from the low blood pressure.the doctor suggested that i eat beetroot,liver,broccoli.and i also take some vitamins pills if you don't eat liver try take iron supplements.

And stay away from the heat and drink lots of water.

Once more in future if you want to get pregnant consult your dr

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