Because of the food intake and daily life of millions of Americans 90 percent have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Nearly all Americans have at least one risk factor including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, being overweight, or exercising too little.
Since the 1990s Americans have continuously packed on the weight. Therefore more people are getting heart disease and diabetes. Thousands of Americans between the ages of 25 and 74 participated in the study.…
Much is talked about high blood pressure and the need to reduce it, but how high is “High” and what is the optimum?
Look at the four blood pressure categories below and then determine which category you fall into.
If your blood pressure reading is in two different categories where systolic pressure is in one category and diastolic pressure is in another, then your correct blood pressure category is the higher one. For example, if your blood pressure reading is 119/85 you have Pre-hypertension.…
Hypertension is considered to be the leading cause of serious health conditions such as heart attack, stroke and even kidney diseases. There are many people suffering from this condition, and the worst part is that they are even unaware of it. Therefore, knowing the symptoms is the first step to having a normal blood pressure.
Once you figure that out, it is time to change your lifestyle. Here are the main mistakes that cause high blood pressure:
At the first sign of any symptom you need to find a remedy, so that you can effectively get rid of high blood pressure.…
Reasons for high blood pressure! We all know that a significant increase in Blood Pressure Level is bad for our health, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and early death. You may not fully understand the scientific reasons that causes an increase in Blood Pressure and in fact in 90 to 95% of hypertension cases, the cause is unknown, BUT you do know that there are certain changes you can make in your life to reduce and normalize Blood Pressure.…
Did you know there are ways of lowering blood pressure naturally? Many people think, when high blood pressure becomes an issue, that the only option is daily medication. Nothing is further from the truth. Change your diet and make some simple lifestyles changes. When you do so, you will quickly find that your blood pressure is coming down without the need for a prescription medication. Here are some methods you may wish to try today.
Lose weight and your blood pressure drops too.…
Are you suffering from blood pressure problems or do one of your family members have any kind of heart disease or kidney problems? Then you must have already visited a doctor for a cure and your doctor must have given you a lot of pills and suggestions about the diet you should follow. Well, you can reduce these things and do simple exercises to make sure your blood pressure never goes up and beyond 120/80.…
According to statistics, high blood pressure or hypertension is a major contributor to a whopping 15 percent of deaths in the United States and the percentage is comparable in many other countries all over the world. The contrast in all these is that high blood pressure is controllable.
Hypertension does not cause any symptoms, but is a major risk factor for a number of deadly cardiovascular diseases including aneurysms, heart attack and stroke. Because of these risks, it is imperative that high blood pressure is diagnosed early and measures taken to lower it.…
First, I’d like to start with, if you don’t already know, the main classification of high blood pressure into two main categories: essential and secondary hypertension.
Essential hypertension: the underlying cause can’t be determined (it isn’t caused by another disease) – it’s just present. This is usually prevalent in individuals in which hypertension runs through the family, as well as being attributed to lifestyle habits and choices.
Secondary hypertension: This is where the underlying cause can be determined.…
High blood pressure is a health malady that can lead to severe disabilities and even death, which many face. To help combat high blood pressure, in addition to dietary and other life style adjustments, you’ll find, after study, that it’s a good idea to self monitor your blood pressure. To help convince you so that you can live longer, this article will investigate the reasons why you’d want to monitor your blood pressure at home.
Why Should I Monitor My Blood Pressure Numbers at Home?…