Wednesday 13 August 2014

All about high blood pressure (hypertension)

High or low blood pressure can be a sign of other serious health problem.  As per a survey, one out of four adults has high blood pressure and almost one third are unaware about it. The very big reason behind this is that it doesn’t have any symptoms most of the times. You just need to be aware and get the readings often to catch hold of the situation on time. The heart pumps blood to the arteries and creates a pressure. Constantly elevated pressure in arteries can be termed as hypertension. It can be cured with allopathic as well as homeopathic remedies for blood pressure.

Why excessive pressure is bad? -  Constant excessive force can scar and damage the arteries. The major organs of the body like heart, brain, kidneys and eyes are at the risk of permanent damage in this case. It can also lead to total/ partial blindness, kidney failure, heart failure and stroke. The number of untimely deaths worldwide is increasing due to this. In 90% of the cases, it is very difficult to know the reason behind elevated pressure. The pressure within arteries can also rise due to endocrine disorder. Homeopathic remedies for blood pressure are safe for any age group.

Who can be at risk? – As I already told you that there are not any scientifically proven causes for this health condition. Doctors have accumulated few factors which can put you at the risk of developing it. As you grow older, the chances to develop hypertension increase.  Obesity is another major cause which you cannot ignore. If you have a family history of high blood pressure, you are at risk of developing it. Smoking and heavy drinking increases the pressure of blood. Sedentary lifestyle and excessive consumption of sugar and salt can put you at the risk of developing this condition.

How to treat? - Now you can figure out one of the possible reasons. The next step is how you can deal with this. First and foremost rule is that monitor the blood pressure and keep it under control. Consult your doctor if you find any abnormal readings. Blood pressure can be kept under control with medicines and homeopathic remedies. Get moving with healthy diet and active workouts. Say a big no to fatty junk foods and carbonated drinks. Eat fruits, whole grain, nuts, vegetables and low fat dairy products. Lose the extra weight. Be happy and stay away from stress.

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