High blood pressure.?
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Hypertension is a condition caused by an increase in the blood pressure. As the blood flows through blood vessels in the human body, it exerts pressure against the walls of the vessels. As the heart contracts in its cycle of pumping blood, blood pressure reaches its highest level. This is called systolic blood pressure. The blood pressure reaches its lowest point when the heart is at rest or is released. This is called diastolic blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is around 120/80 mm of Hg (Mercury) for a healthy person. There is no safe limit beyond normal. Any value other than normal should be a reason for taking care.
If continuously, the systolic and diastolic pressure excelled the limit of 140/90, a human being is said to have high blood pressure. He needs medical care values higher than 160/95 are placed in the danger zone.
People who are at more risk of high blood pressure than others:
* More men below 45 years of age than women in that age group.
* Obese persons are more prone to high blood pressure.
* A child of parents either of who might have suffered from high blood pressure.
* Persons who use excess amount of salt, pickles, meat and fried food.
* Some users of birth control pills.
* Smokers are also at higher risk.
Results of high blood pressure: -
* First of all the arterial walls become thick and hardened. The heart muscles come under strain. They are overworked.
* Congestive heart failure also can result from hypertension. Congestive heart failure can result from many causes. But its most significant cause is hypertension.
* One of the most serious results of hypertension is a stroke, which results in the damage of brain. High blood pressure makes it difficult for blood vessels to function properly. The brain does not get proper nourishment by way of blood and oxygen. Blood coming with greater pressure than normal, physically hurts the sensitive inner walls of the arteries. A deposit of plaque forms more rapidly than in normal cases. The blood vessels lose their elasticity. To put it in layman’s language: ‘As the plumbing becomes rotten and defective, a sudden choking occurs’. In this case, the choking is that of the supply of blood. The patient suffers a stroke, which can even be fatal. A stroke may not always kill. But once it has affected a person, his ability to walk, think, read, write or to speak is greatly reduced. Even if a stroke does not occur, a decrease in the supply of oxygen to the brain over a long period of time, affects intelligence, clarity of thinking and weakness of memory.
* Hypertension can cause congestion in the lungs.
* High blood pressure also slows down the functioning of kidneys.
HOME REMEDIES FOR HYPERTENSION
* Garlic helps to lower blood pressure by 5 to 10%. It can also lower cholesterol, reduce triglyceride levels, does not allow the clot formation, and increases blood circulation.
* Add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper in half a cup Luke warm water and stir.
Drink when required.
* Prepare a mixture by adding 1/2 onion juice and 1/2 honey. Take 2 tbls once a day for 1-2 weeks.
* Eat 1 Papaya on an empty stomach daily for a month. Do not eat anything after for about 2 hours.
* Intake of potassium also helps to maintain the blood pressure.
* Some parts of the Laminaria and similar seaweeds are used as a blood-pressure-lowering drug in a preparation called Kombu.
* Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has a tonic effect on the heart and circulatory system. Drink the tea daily, or use lemon balm vinegar on salads.
* Take nutmeg or saraswat powder in warm milk.
* Take equal parts of Ashwagandha, Valerian, and Gotu kola. Mix well and take 1-3 grams of the powdered herbs with warm water or with ghee.
* Being physically active is one of the most important steps to prevent or control high blood pressure.
* Reduce salt intake, smoking, alcohol intake and avoid fried foods.
* Increase the intake of fruits and green vegetables in the diet.
* Reduce stress.
* Those who are over weight should try hard to reduce weight. Weight reduction can be achieved through regulation of diet, reasonable and non-tiring exercise.
* Morning walk is also very helpful in reducing the blood pressure.
See your doc for treatement for it.
Regular exercise, healthy diet, low sodium, low caffeine, reduce stress. If necessary, medication.
1. see your doctor
2. exercise minimum 30 minutes each day - walk, swin, bike
3. adjust your nutrition; maybe too much sodium, too much meat; add more vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Diet & Exercise can help lower blood pressure immensely.
4. go to library and pick up books on nutrition by Ornish, GUttleman, Pritikin. They will educate you about nutrition and how your body reacts to different food substances.
I was borderline hypertensive 6 months ago. I changed my diet and started exercising 4-5 days a week. My systolic pressure is just above normal and my diastolic is now normal. My heart rate has decreased from 70's beats per minutes to low 50's per minute.
See your doctor first; however, a lifestyle change focused on nutrition & exercise can greatly help most people.
How To Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control
Many men don't even think about their blood pressure. Well, maybe you do, when someone makes you mad or you get really upset about something. Aggravating events tend to cause a temporary rise in blood pressure.
What we're talking about here is something more serious: "hypertension," or high blood pressure that remains elevated over time. This condition can be a symptom of something else going on in your body or, uncontrolled, it can signal problems to come.
Keeping your blood pressure under control is tremendously important to your overall health. High blood pressure is one of several factors associated with cardiovascular disease, which is the number one killer of Americans...both men and women. Cardiovascular disease claims more lives annually than all cancers combined, killing approximately one million people in the U.S. each year. It disables countless others.
High blood pressure is often silent -- or without symptoms -- until a major problem develops. That's why it's essential to see your primary care physician for checkups on a regular basis. Such checkups can literally save your life. Your doctor can help you prevent high blood pressure or, at minimum, treat it at an earlier stage when it's easier to manage.
There are also natural supplements out there from Africa like Prosit, if you can get your hands in it you should be able to keep it under control.
go to the international chiropractor Association and look at the research. Also get exercise, eat well, reduce stress and talk with you doctor. Chiropractic has lots of research showing that it helps.
I went for a physical exam today at my insurance Doc, and first the physicians assistant took my blood on both arms. One was 140/90 and the other 145/90 - both borderline high! When I went in to the Doctor I told him I have a bit of nervousness when getting it tested (white coat syndrome) and he redid it. In his room my blood pressure tested 115/70 (quite low!)
My point is that your blood pressure can vary greatly, and many Doctors may have even put me on BP meds based on my first test without checking further. Make sure you really have high BP before you consider taking any medications, and try EXERCISE and DIET first!
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