High Blood Pressure And Its Treatment
January 8, 2009
High Blood Pressure And Its Treatment
If the pressure at which the blood flows through your arteries is more than normal then it is called high blood pressure.
Normally the blood pressure is 120/80. Systolic blood pressure is the higher value 120. This is the pressure at which the blood is pumped by the heart. The diastolic blood is 80. This is the pressure when the heart relaxes. If the blood pressure is 140/90 or more, then you are said to have hypertension or high blood pressure
Compact blood pressure monitoring equipment is available. It consists of a cuff, which is tied round your hand. You have to inflate the cuff with air by squeezing a bulb. Electronic blood pressure monitors automatically inflate the cuff. The instrument gives two readings which show the diastolic and systolic blood pressures.
Your blood vessels might be damaged by high blood pressure. This in turn may damage your heart and kidney. High blood pressure may also cause heart attack or stroke.
Treatment to high blood pressure starts with a change in life style.
Stop smoking and the use of any tobacco product.
Regular exercise is an absolute must.
Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Avoid eating saturated fats.
Cut down the intake of salt and alcohol.
Relaxation techniques such as meditation would be of great help.
Consumption of alcohol might increase blood pressure in some people. If this is the reason you should avoid alcohol. Stress is also said to affect blood pressure. You have to find out methods to relax in consultation with your doctor.
Various types of drugs are prescribed for hypertension. They include diuretics, alpha blockers and beta blocker. Certain other varieties of drugs include calcium channel blockers and ACE inhibitors.
There are also various other treatments for hypertension
Some natural remedies for hypertension are
Eating papaya every day on empty stomach
Eating garlic cloves.
Taking honey
Take Amla or Indian gooseberry every day
By: Sridhar
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Sridhar has a master’s degree in science. Blogs at rareremedies.blogspot.com bnsridhar.blogspot.com
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