Treating High Blood Pressure
While many people are inherently at risk for high blood press, it can happen to any person.
High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) knows no racial barriers. Neither is age a barrier as there have been cases of high blood pressure in the very young as well as the very old.
There is no perfect profile for a person who definately does or does not have high blood pressure. Think of cases in which someone who was extremely fit actually died of a stroke or heart attack - as a result of hypertension. On the other hand, there are people who would seemingly be excellent candidates - perhaps very overweight and out of shape who posess normal blood pressure numbers.
It is a very non-discriminating disease and everyone should apply caution by keeping a frequent check on their blood pressure.
One reading should not necessarily be cause for panic. A number of things need to be considered such as what you were doing just prior to having your blood pressure reading taken.
If you have had an unusually stressful day, your blood pressure may read much higher than at other times. If you just underwent a painful procedure or are otherwise experiencing pain - the reading may be much higher than normal.
Don’t do things just prior to a reading that could contribute to the artificially high results - such as drinking coffee or smoking. The best setting is one in which you’ve had a chance to relax for five or more minutes.
Once you have determined that your blood pressure is high by taking numerous readings at various times, you can begin to look at ways to reduce it. One of the key factors in blood pressure control is weight control.
Even a weight loss of a few pounds can lead to a reduction in blood pressure. A healthy lifestyle with regular exercise will benefit your body and mind in many ways.
Another key factor in reducing the burden of high blood pressure is through a drastic reduction of salt (sodium) intake. Processed and fast foods are loaded with excess sodium.
Breakfast cereals, luncheon meat, almost anything that has been processed has had large amounts of sodium added to it. Put down the saltshaker, eat more raw vegetables and fruits and you may be amazed at the effect it will have on your blood pressure.
And of course a major detrimental factor to our health is stress. It is a major contributor to high blood pressure.
The mind will also benefit from relaxation. A clear head leads to better decisions in our lives.
A combination of less salt, better exercise and good relaxation can go a long way toward your good health.
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