High Blood Pressure Blog

by Christian Goodman

Pregnancy does not stop the need to continue going on with everyday activities. I see women everywhere in every country accomplishing their usual daily tasks while visibly pregnant.

Some situations though do not make it easy or even possible for some pregnant women to continue their regular routines. Pregnancy Induced Hypertension is a serious condition that can leave mother and baby in a very fragile state.

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) also sometimes referred to as preeclampsia or toxemia occurs in about 5 to 10 percent of pregnancies. Chronic hypertension varies from PIH in that it is normally present prior to pregnancy.

Both conditions, however, can pose serious health threats to both mother and baby. There are also cases of gestational high blood pressure which do not necessarily pose the same risks, but can increase the chances of the mother later developing PIH.

Why high blood pressure is a problem in pregnancy

Blood flow to different systems in the body is hindered with high blood pressure. Because of the lack of blood flow, the baby can suffer too.

A number of complications can occur including inadequate fetal growth or even abruption from the placenta.

Seizures or even death can occur for mother and/or baby if PIH is not addressed.

Some PIH symptoms

high blood pressure blurred vision extreme nausea edema or swelling more than trace amounts of protein in the urine present

A single symptom may not be an indication of PIH. More than one though should raise awareness - or if a single symptom is posing problems.

These systems may result in regular trips to the doctor for monitoring to determine if PIH has developed is or likely to develop.

Treatment

Having the baby is the best cure for the mother, but not necessarily the best option for the baby. The baby may not yet be developed enough to sustain life outside the womb.

More than likely, increased or total bed rest is recommended for the duration of the pregnancy. This can be for weeks or even months.

Experiencing pregnancy complications can leave the mother and the father emotionally stressed. High blood pressure as a result of such stress can then be present in the father as well.

If you are pregnant, take your pre-natal care seriously. Almost all pregnancies result in happy, healthy babies, mothers AND fathers. Reduce the stress and tension in your life wherever possible to help keep your blood pressure normal or at least at manageable levels.

Whether you are experiencing a normal, healthy pregancy or a more complicated one, my blood pressure program can assist with stress reduction. Both partners can benefit greatly by reducing anxiety during such a sensitive time.

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by Christian Goodman

I regularly hear from people who suffer from high blood pressure.  But once in a while, someone who has low blood pressure or suspects they do will inquire.

Often, it’s the person suffering from high blood pressure who acts almost jealous of the low blood pressure sufferer.  If the heart is working less strenuously in the low blood pressure situation, it reasons that things should be in good shape.

The fact is, normalized blood pressure is what we need to obtain.

In the case of low blood pressure, serious damage can occur as inadequate oxygen flow is distributed to vital organs.

Symptoms tend to exist with very low pressure also.

Anxiety, a uneasy “rocking” feeling and/or profuse sweating are just a few.

Readings do not always indicate low blood pressure.  Usually, the condition is suspected due to the symptoms unlike diagnosing high blood pressure.

Both both high and low blood pressure require monitoring and awareness.

Eating at regular intervals helps alleviate symptoms of low blood pressure in less severe cases.

Other suggestions are to avoid certain activities or postures.  One example is to sit with your legs apart or side by side rather than the common cross legged position.

I also recommend my High Blood Pressure Program.  Although the program’s name focuses on high blood pressure, it actually achieves normalized pressure.  This is the true goal.

You can achieve desired results quickly by using the few basic exercises.

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Medications of high blood pressure is far more dangerous then High blood pressure. The reasons are listed below :

Hypertension medications cause serious side effects. The medical companies say: “No efficacy without side effects” only to defend themselves.

Some of the major side effects are dizziness, headache, fatigue, depression, throbbing of the heart, lack of energy, lack of concentration, impotency, frigidity etc.

Sometimes these medications give rise to a unique feeling of “false security”.

Suppose you are wearing a helmet which has an unnoticeable crack. Then you take more risk because by trusting the helmet, because if something hits you in the head the helmet wont be able to protect you.

Medications for hypertension doesn’t cure hypertension or does it protects from any cardiovascular events - such as  heart attack, stroke, embolism, kidney failure and other conditions that are often directly caused by high blood pressure. It doesn’t even normalize the blood pressure.

Around 50 % of the population dies due to these diseases. And people who are using the medications the mortality rate is still higher. But people are put on medications for their life, they think that they are safe , but the safety device doesn’t work.

Stress and wrong diet are the reason that medications don’t work.

The living standards have been very high in western world. It is not easy to live a good life. Though we have plenty to eat and nice clothes to wear and shelter but the worries and stress have also increased and plagued us so much.

The normal person has worrying thoughts running through his/her mind 24/7. People in that state have tension in their mind and tension in their body. They cannot sleep and they cannot relax. This builds up emotional tension, which again causes hypertension.

You need a break!

Your mind needs a few minutes focused break every day. And watching TV doesn’t cut it. It actually makes it worse. You absolutely do need to give your body and mind a few minutes break from all tension and all worries every single day.

A My Focused break exercises could have saved many of those people. as half of western world’s population die due to hypertension.

Blood Pressure - What Are You Doing About Yours?
by Christian Goodman

The medical term for high blood pressure is ‘hypertension’. As a general rule, you’re considered to be ‘hypertensive’ if your blood pressure is consistently above the ideal 120/80. Some people are genetically predisposed for having high blood pressure, but there are other factors that often contribute to it, regardless of your genes.

To make you better understand high blood pressure or hypertension, you should know what hypertension really is.  When your blood pressure is taken, what is actually measured is the amount of pressure your blood is exerting against the walls of your blood vessels.  When you get a higher number, it means that more pressure is being forced against those walls.

Imagine a balloon with water being filled in it.  When more water is being put in the balloon, it stretches out to contain the waterup to a certain point.  You will see the balloon thinning out as it gets fuller, and eventually breaks if you continue putting water into it.

If you allow your blood pressure to get high and remain there unchecked, your vessels will suffer the same fate as the overfilled balloon. They can and will eventually burst. The location of the burst vessel determines the severity of the results. If it’s a brain vessel, you can have a stroke. If it’s a vessel that feeds blood to the heart, you can have a heart attack or suffer complete heart failure.

This is why high blood pressure is often called the ’silent killer’. You may feel fine and have no symptoms whatsoever…until the pressure becomes so great that it causes a life-threatening episode.

The top number of a blood pressure reading is called the systolic pressure. This is how much pressure is within the blood vessels with each pump or ‘beat’ of your heart as it forces blood out. The bottom number is the diastolic pressure. This number represents how much pressure exists within the blood vessels in between beats, when you heart is momentarily at rest.

This is the reason why doctors are more critical of the bottom number.  If your diastolic pressure is over 80, and especially once it gets over 90, it means that a great amount of pressure is being exerted on your vessels even though your heart is not working, or is at rest.  With high blood pressure, the spurting force of the blood as it leaves the heart the next time could be the one that proves to be too much.

So how do you lower your blood pressure?  If you are overweight, lose those excess pounds.  If your are overly stressed, avoid and eliminate the causes of stress.  If you are smoking, stop.  And if you are sedentary, exercise more.

Or try something a little easier, just as effective and even quicker, my Hypertension Program I created to help reduce your chance of heart attack or stroke by lowering your blood pressure to acceptable levels. It doesn’t involve drastic lifestyle changes or hours of sweating in a gym.

It is composed of simple blood pressure exercises that you can do easily, but the result is nothing short of life-saving.

Even medical people who have researched blood pressure for decades admit that the cause is unknown for about 95% of high blood pressure problems and you could have it without even knowing, even if you’re otherwise healthy. For this reason it’s important that you know what your blood pressure is and have it checked on a regular basis.

Coffee and smoking will both raise your blood pressure temporarily so be sure you don’t smoke or drink coffee for at least thirty minutes before you have it taken. If you’re a smoker, you should know this puts you at greater risk for developing high blood pressure than a non-smoker.

Other factors that increase your risk include high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke, heart disease or another medical condition or if you’re over the age of 60 or of menopausal age. When you check your blood pressure, be aware that fluctuations are normal, and a one time high reading doesn’t necessarily mean you have hypertension. It’s when those readings are consistently elevated that a diagnosis is usually made. Sometimes other medications you may be taking can contribute to raising your blood pressure.

The help you reduce the risk and even prevent high blood pressure, you need to change your diet and your lifestyle.  Some of these changes are listed below.  The more you can incorporate these changes into your life, the more you reduce your risk of developing hypertension.

> Limit alcohol to two drinks per day or even less

> Maintain a healthy weight and lose weight if needed

> Cut your fat intake to less than 30%

> Limit added salt and be mindful of sodium content in prepared foods

> Exercise regularly at a moderate level of intensity several times a week

> Stop smoking

> Be sure you get at least 1000 mg (milligrams) of calcium every day. Good sources are dairy products, broccoli, canned salmon, figs, tofu and kale

> You also need 2500-3000 mg of potassium daily. Get that from fresh veggies and fruit, nuts and dairy products. Look for low fat brands of dairy products.

> Get 350-400 mg of magnesium daily. You’ll find it in dark green veggies, whole grains, seafood, legumes, nuts, and soybeans.

> Get a good night’s sleep. Inadequate sleep can actually raise your blood pressure even higher if you already have hypertension.

> Relax more. Reduce the stress in your life, particularly if you have risk factors for high blood pressure. Consider taking up yoga or meditation to learn how to relax.

> If you drink a lot of coffee (more than 2-4 cups) every day, consider cutting back or eliminating it altogether. It can help lower your blood pressure, but only slightly.

Something else you can do to lower your blood pressure is to use the Natural High Blood Pressure Program I developed that lowers your readings naturally.

You only need to do a few simple exercises, and you only need a few minutes each day to do them.  The program has been highly successful in lowering the blood pressure of hundreds of people safely and naturally.

Notice that every time you visit a doctor’s office, hospital, clinic, or any other health related place, they always begin by checking your blood pressure.  Have you ever wondered why?

Well, high blood pressure, also known as “hypertension”, the “silent disease” or the “silent killer” is the measure of pressure that the blood exerts against the wall of your arteries as your heart pumps.

Many people with dangerously high blood pressure are walking around without even knowing that they have the disease because there are no symptoms for weeks, months, or even years.

High blood pressure is a very dangerous disease and there can be serious complications.  As the heart pumps the blood through the walls of arteries that have lost their flexibility, the heart has to exert more effort to push the blood through them.

Because the blood needs to pass through every organ in the body as well, the pressure not only affects the arteries but every vital organ in the body like the heart, liver, and lungs.

Since the arteries need a higher pressure to maintain the flow of blood, all the other organs suffer from the extra surge of blood needed to maintain those weakened arteries.

Complications of Hypertension can be life threatening.

You may feel healthy even though your body is already on the brink of a stroke, heart attack, dissection of the aorta, kidney failure, or irreversible heart damage.

Medication can help manage high blood pressure.  But aside from that, a healthy lifestyle and preventive measures are also needed to fight the disease.

There are a number of things that can be done to control and lower high blood pressure. For starters, put down that saltshaker. Diets lower in salt have proven to be beneficial to many people but especially to those suffering from hypertension.

Second is to exercise regularly.  This is very beneficial to the body in so many ways, lowering the blood pressure being one of them.  For those who are overweight, dropping a few pounds can have a very positive effect in controlling high blood pressure.

Many people have explored alternative measures and there are reports that some of these alternatives produce a wide range of results. It has been suggested that possible relief of hypertension can be found in a variety of practices including acupuncture, aromatherapy, massage therapy, qigong, yoga, and shiatsu.

One area of relief that most of the medical community will agree on is simple relaxation. Stress has been identified as one negative factor affecting one’s blood pressure so it would be wise to evaluate the things that may be causing stress in your life and finding other ways to deal with those issues.

No matter what solutions you choose or the available options you try, one thing is for sure, controlled blood pressure is vital in maintaining a healthy body that will see you well into your senior years.

The sooner you become aware of your blood pressure levels and begin practicing the lifestyle that will keep them lowered, the sooner you will be begin enjoying health benefits that will last a lifetime!

My high blood pressure program can assist you even if your blood pressure is already beyond normal limits.  By following a few simple exercises, your numbers will go down easily and in a completely natural way and often within a week

You’ve just had a fight with your spouse or your kids. You’re angry, your face is red, you feel your heart pounding and on top of all that, now you’re getting a headache. If you took your blood pressure right now, it would be alarmingly high.

Our blood pressure increases with intense emotion, but it’s a natural reaction and will quickly return to normal levels once your fear or anger subsides. High blood pressure is typically not diagnosed until it remains consistently high over an extended period of time.

The only way to detect it is to have it checked regularly, at least once every two years. The following symptoms may indicate that you are suffering from hypertension, or high blood pressure. Be aware you could also have high blood pressure without any of these symptoms; that’s why it’s so important to check your blood pressure regularly.

Dizziness  Chest pain  Headaches  Shortness of Breath  Blurred Vision or other visual abnormalities

Most people in the traditional medical system will tell you that  roughly 95% of high blood pressure is from unknown causes, this is termed essential hypertension. I think it’s scary to consider such a big percentage unknown. Because there is something you can do about this 95%. More on that later.

There are risk factors that are controllable and there are also those that are uncontrollable.  Uncontrollable risk factors are your heredity, age, and race.  As you get older, your risk of developing high blood pressure also increases.

Most commonly, hypertension occurs in men between thirty-five and fifty years old.  In women, it commonly occurs after menopause.  Also, if a family member has it, your risk of getting it is increased.

Your race also contributes to your chances of getting hypertension.  African Americans have a higher tendency of developing it earlier and more frequently than Caucasians. You cannot control those risk factors, and you cannot do anything to change them.

But there are many factors that you do have control over that have a direct relation with you developing high blood pressure.  Too much salt intake, excessive drinking of alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, smoking and stress all contribute to the development of high blood pressure.  Do you have many of these risk factors?

High blood pressure, if left unchecked and untreated can lead to more serious health problems with long-term consequences, like brain, heart, and kidney damage.  The eyes can be damaged as well if fragile blood vessels erupt in that area.  Some of the dangerous health conditions that can develop because of high blood pressure include:

Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias  Heart attack or brain attack (known more commonly as a stroke)  Chronic kidney disease, ultimately resulting in kidney failure, requiring dialysis or transplant  Hardening of the arteries, called atherosclerosis  CHF - Congestive heart failure, a condition in which your heart becomes too weak to be  efficient at pumping your blood.

The usual treatment being done to combat hypertension is aggressive drug therapy, which drives down your blood pressure, but it comes with many side effects.  More often than not, they don’t even get the blood pressure down.  If you recall, most doctors admit they don’t know about 95% of the reasons for high blood pressure.

But I do and I’ve developed an amazing High Blood Pressure Program designed to do the same thing as the drugs without all the side effects.

With simple exercises that take no time to learn and even less time to perform, this method helps lower your blood pressure naturally and helps you handle the stress that’s so often at the root of blood pressure problems. You can learn more about my program here…

Sadly, different studies have shown that almost half of Americans today are overweight.  And this statistic is not just limited to the adults.  Almost 14% of Children now are overweight, compared to 5% only a few decades ago.

The reason for this, experts say, is that the average American exercises less than before. Also, as American families become more affluent, consumption of the wrong kinds of food increases accordingly.

Even though some physical activities are being required by schools, such as credits in Physical Education or JROTC for graduation, the statistics are telling us that these efforts are not enough.

It’s been long known that being overweight has direct links to hypertension. Since the body is forced to carry more weight than what nature designed it to, the heart works harder to compensate. It gets larger, then grows weaker as time passes.

Hardening of the arteries may also happen, which impedes the blood from circulating around the body.

A blood pressure reading of over 120/80 mm Hg is a sign of hypertension.  When you have hypertension, you are more prone to heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, dementia, blindness, and impotence.

There have been studies saying that people who are overweight have a higher risk of getting high blood pressure - up to three times more likely - than those who are not.

There are numerous conventional hypertension treatments out there, from medical therapies to suggestions on how to exercise and eat healthier.  However, as I’ve mentioned before in a previous post, in every three individuals, less than one actually use these treatments.

Some of these treatments are expensive, while others have side effects which people would much rather do without.

You can then say that they can exercise to reduce weight right?  We all know that the most common reply would be, “I’m too lazy”, or “I don’t have time to exercise”, which just sounds more pleasing than “I’m too lazy.”

So what’s the deal?

Some of these treatments are effective, as I’ve tried some of them. Just a 10-pound reduction of body weight by exercise, weight reduction, and healthier diet, lowers blood pressure significantly.

The problem is, not all of us are willing to give up the little joys in life.  And that’s why you need my Natural Blood Pressure Exercise Program.

My exercises don’t involve long hours or vigorous physical activity - actually, they don’t even involve any weight loss. Instead, they effectively lower blood pressure by clearing the body of nerve tension and emotional stress.

It only requires you to dedicate a few minutes each week to do the exercises.

These exercises helped me control my hypertension better than any other treatment I’ve tried before. The link to the program can be found on the upper-right-hand side of this website.

It wouldn’t hurt at all if you lose a few pounds as well by doing the exercises, right?

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.

My High Blood Pressure Program will teach you easy and quick exercises that will lower your blood pressure in ways you never thought possible.

Pregnancy does not stop the need to continue going on with everyday activities.  I see women everywhere in every country accomplishing their usual daily tasks while visibly pregnant.

Unfortunately for some, pregnancy does not allow for a “normal” daily life.  Certain conditions such as Pregnancy Induced Hypertension can create emotional as well as serious physical concerns.

Those with chronic hypertension are already battling high blood pressure before pregnancy occurs.  Less than 10% of pregnant women though will end up with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH).  PIH is sometimes also referred to as preeclampsia.

Both conditions, however, can pose serious health threats to both mother and baby.   There are also cases of gestational high blood pressure which do not necessarily pose the same risks, but can increase the chances of the mother later developing PIH.

Why high blood pressure is a problem in pregnancy

Blood flow to different systems in the body is hindered with high blood pressure.  Because of the lack of blood flow, the baby can suffer too.

A number of complications can occur including inadequate fetal growth or even abruption from the placenta.

Seizures or even death can occur for mother and/or baby if PIH is not addressed.

Some PIH symptoms

high blood pressure   blurred vision   extreme nausea   edema or swelling   more than trace amounts of protein in the urine present

A single symptom may not be an indication of PIH.  More than one though should raise awareness - or if a single symptom is posing problems.

These systems may result in regular trips to the doctor for monitoring to determine if PIH has developed is or likely to develop.

Treatment

The mother can be alleviated of PIH by delivering the baby.  Unfortunately, this is rarely a good option for the baby until much later in pregnancy.

More than likely, increased or total bed rest is recommended for the duration of the pregnancy.  This can be for weeks or even months.

Experiencing pregnancy complications can leave the mother and the father emotionally stressed.  High blood pressure as a result of such stress can then be present in the father as well.

In spite of complications, nearly all pregnancies are concluded with heathly babies and parents.  However, you must be diligent with your pre-natal care.   Stress reduction can also help alleviate added problems during pregnancy.

Relaxation is a key component in my blood pressure program.  It can be a help to both mother and father during stressful periods.

And finally, check out my high blood pressure program