Dec 18

Unhealthy Lifestyle Practices That Prevents Us From Controlling High Blood Pressure

Do you know that one of the leading causes of morbidity today is hypertension? That is because of the lifestyle that many people live today and that is unhealthy lifestyle. Due to the fast paced life we have, it is very difficult to live a healthy life. Many hypertensive individuals are having difficulty in their controlling high blood pressure. There are just so many temptations that it’s hard for one to have self-discipline.

Controlling High Blood Pressure

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The main temptations nowadays that people cannot do away with and are the common causes of hypertension are unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and alcohol-drinking. It is very important that one should know what is in these things that make one develop increased BP. To learn more about these causes of hypertensions, read below.

The first factor that contributes to increase in BP is unhealthy diet. That is, eating foods that are rich in cholesterol or fats. Cholesterol is bad for our body especially if it is in excessive amounts because it will be deposited to our blood vessels. Once it builds-up on the blood vessel wall, the blood circulating in our body will be impeded because there’s not much space to in the vessel for the fluid to pass trough. If this happens, some areas of the body will die and thus one will experience stroke and paralysis.

It is therefore very important that we must lessen our intake on fatty foods to lower blood pressure numbers. We should eat fruits and vegetables regularly so our body can get the nutrients it needs and the fat build-up will be burned because such foods increases the body’s metabolism. Not many individuals can prepare balanced diet and healthy food because they do not have time. They end up buying preserved foods that has no nutrients and just full of cholesterol.

The next thing that contributes to developing high BP is sedentary lifestyle. That means, our body lacks exercise and it doesn’t do much activities in a day. Exercise is very important because it enhances our body’s metabolism, burns fats, improves blood circulation and strengthens the bones and muscles. If we don’t exercise, we can expect that over time the circulation within our body slows and cholesterol build-up will happen thus bringing us hypertension.

We need to be active every day. Even if we work 8 hours sitting down in the office, we should at least dedicate 2 hours for exercise and movement so that our body will not get used to being sedentary. We should also practice habits of walking and climbing stairs instead of using the elevator. These little things are already minimal exercises that will help in our body’s circulation.

The last things that will make us increase our BP are smoking and alcohol drinking. These are not good vices especially if it is in excess because it will make us become hypertensive. When we smoke, nicotine which is one of the substances that is used in cigarettes will be deposited into our vessels especially if we smoke too much. Again, this will affect the circulation in our body thus making us prone to hypertension.

Also, if we drink too much alcohol we can also become hypertensive. Alcohol in excessive amount will increase BP and we always drink it, it is very likely that we can develop hypertension. Excessive drinking of beer will make us fat and we already know what will happen if we have too much fats in our body.

Now, if we want to protect ourselves from developing the disease, we should be familiar on the unhealthy lifestyles that prevent us from controlling high blood pressure. High blood pressure cures will always come down to practicing healthy habits. If we don’t have enough self-discipline, we cannot be spared from having hypertension.

Dec 11

Determining The Two Significant Blood Pressure Numbers

Nowadays, we need to be watchful on what we eat and what we do. It is because there are already so many diseases coming out that can result to increase in morbidity. One of the most important things we have to watch for in our body is our blood pressure. We need to know the tricks of controlling high blood pressure and to maintain the right blood pressure numbers to stay out of illness and danger.

Blood Pressure Numbers

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Before we tackle the subject on BP numbers, we need to know first what disease we can get when we have increased or lowered BP. Two things come out when there is a significant increase and decrease in our BP. That is, hypotension and hypertension.

Hypotension results when we have low BP. This can be caused by some diseases and an example is anemia. It can also be due to orthostatic hypotension wherein all blood is pooling up on our upper body and if we tend to stand immediately, we will collapse or feel dizzy. Another even that will cause hypotension is when we lose large amounts of blood in our body and this is very dangerous.

The opposite of hypotension is hypertension or HPN which is simply described as having an increased BP. There are many causes of hypertension. It can be hereditary or lifestyle-related and an example is frequent intake of fatty foods and lack exercise. If we cannot watch ourselves on what we eat or do, we will surely develop HPN.

Now since we talked about the two things that will happen when there is changes on the numbers of our BP, we need to know what the borderline values are. The values that we should take note of are 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg. If you are curious what mmHg is, it means millimeter mercury and it is the unit used in determining BP.

When we get a BP reading of 90/60, it is a borderline value and if we go lower than this, we can go Hypotensive. But, there are people who have a usual BP reading of 90/60 mmHg or slightly lower and this is normal for them and it is considered acceptable. Examples of individuals having lower BPs are the active athletes. One will know if an individual is in the hypotension stage because he will feel dizzy, sleepy, have headache and have tired body.

On the other hand, if one gets a BP reading of 120/80 mmHg it is also a borderline value. If you exceed this number, you are considered mildly hypertensive. Again, there are some individuals who can have a BP reading higher than this and still remains not hypertensive because they normally have high BP but are healthy. This will be determined by the physician.

Now that you know the two basic and significant blood pressure numbers, you should always remember it. This is because if you will have a BP check, you will already have an idea if you are a candidate for hypotension and hypertension. There are many hypotension and high blood pressure cures around that one can use if needed.

May 18

Why would you be interested to know how to cure high blood pressure? For you to appreciate it, you need to know the definition of high blood pressure.

Cure High Blood Pressure

You are said to have high blood pressure if the blood moves through your blood vessels at above-normal pressure. Simply put, something is blocking the way for pressure to start building. Another term for high blood pressure is hypertension.

One needs to be very careful about this since it does not develop any symptom. In fact, it is called a silent killer. A person with very high blood pressure is at risk of developing kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, or stroke.

There is no such thing as a definite cure for hypertension. Once you have it, you need to stick to a long-term plan. Nevertheless, a lot of people have been able to control their hypertension and are living normal lives like everybody else.

The first thing you need to remember when treating high blood pressure is the goal. You may want to approach your doctor to know the most ideal blood pressure for your present condition and age. Normally, you should not go beyond 140/90. However, if you have other complications such as diabetes, your target should be much lower.

The most effective way to slow down hypertension is to modify your lifestyle. First, you need to cut back on fat and sugar intake. The kind of fat you take may elevate the level of bad cholesterol in the blood, which will cause the build-up of plaque along the lining of the arteries. When this happens, the blood’s passageway becomes even more constricted.

Rather, increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, which usually do not have any fat and are enriched with vitamins and minerals that can improve the condition of your body. You may particularly opt for those that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, nuts, and flaxseed. These ones are known to increase good cholesterol, which eliminates the plaque.

It is also time to get yourself some physical exercise. It helps in blood circulation, cleanses your lymphatic system, lowers your triglyceride levels, and strengthens the heart through cardiovascular routines. The degree of fitness and your duration will depend on a number of factors. Again, you have to refer it to your physician. There could be some exercises that you will not be allowed to do, especially the more strenuous ones.

Cut back on your unhealthy vices such as smoking and drinking alcohol. A sip of wine daily may be ideal to improve the heart, since usually the grapes used in making the beverage are rich in resveratrol. However, too much can damage the blood vessels of the body.

Lastly, learn to relax. You do not want to forcefully overwork the heart that it pumps blood more than it should. Always find time to de-stress even just for few minutes or hours every day. You can listen to feel-good music, go out with friends, or find a quiet spot where you can be all by yourself.

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