ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM BLOOD PRESSURE?

ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM BLOOD PRESSURE?

Life nowadays is very busy and hectic. We all are going through ups and downs which affects our health.

Every other person we meet is suffering from some sort of disease or mental state like anxiety depression or elevated blood pressure.

The purpose of writing this article is to bring in to knowledge that what blood pressure is.

INTRODUCTION

As the name indicates blood pressure is the pressure of blood on the wall of arteries when your heart pump it around your body.

There are 2 types of blood pressure:

Systolic and diastolic

Systolic should be 120mmhg

Diastolic 80mmhg

Blood pressure readings 120/80 to 139/89mmhg is considered as normal readings.

High blood pressure over a long period of time is considered as risk factor for heart disease.

High blood pressure may weaken the heart gradually.

Medical name for high blood pressure is hypertension.

CAUSES FOR HYPERTENSION

The exact cause of high blood pressure is still unclear. But it may be influenced by:

Family history

Age

More frequent intake of salty and oily foods

Weight

Being less active

Alcohol intake

SYMPTOMS

There are usually no symptoms for high blood pressure so more frequent you monitor your blood pressure is the only way to keep an eye on it.

But some people may complain of heavy head and dizziness following high blood pressure.

DIAGNOSIS

The best way to diagnose hypertension is to get it checked by your doctor or health care provider.

Readings may fluctuate and may be different in morning than at night.

HOW TO CONTROL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

LIFE STYLE MODIFICATIONS

If you suffer from high blood pressure life style modifications is very important.

Keeping your blood pressure track is essential.

Less salt in diet and less oily food will make a huge difference.

Moderate physical activity will keep you active throughout the day and helps you to get rid of toxins from your body.

Achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Manage your cholesterol by eating health food.

Keep yourself away from depression and anxiety and look after your mental health.

HEALTHY TIPS TO COMBAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Potassium rich food can help you to lessen the effect of sodium on blood pressure.

Potassium rich food includes fruits and vegetables such as bananas.

Reduce your sodium intake.

Drink plenty of water.

STOP smoking.

Cut down your alcohol intake.

Limit the use of caffeine.

Avoid stress triggers

Make a regular visit to your doctor and check your blood pressure at home as well.

FOODS THAT LOWERS THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Green leafy vegetables, berries, beetroot, skimmed milk, yogurt, oatmeal, bananas, sea food such as salmon and fish with omegas, seeds, garlic and herbs.

Dark chocolate may also help in lowering high blood pressure

Pistachios and pomegranates may also help to go lower the blood pressure.

Try to cook food in olive oil.

CONCLUSION

High blood pressure does not mean that life is over and your cannot enjoy your food.

Life style modification and keeping yourself away from stress triggering factors can help you to live a happy and healthy life.

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