The optimum reading for adults who are under the age of 55 is 120/80. (120 is the systolic reading, and 80 is the diastolic reading.) That is OPTIMAL, or average. That doesn’t mean that any deviation from those numbers is not all right. The range of satisfactory readings for adults is between 120-140 systolic and […]
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Simple Ways to Prevent Hypertension
Hypertension is the major reason for a couple of heart related diseases that can cause aneurysm and the dreaded highly fatal heart attack and stroke. What happens is that the blood puts a higher than normal pressure on the arteries which leads to the enlargement of the heart. The reasons for hypertension are usually hereditary, […]
More Drugless Ways to Control Hypertension
Here are more ways to control hypertension without the use of drugs. These guidelines were issued by the Department of Health (DOH) in Manila and are recommended for those with mild hypertension (those with a reading of 140/90) who have no underlying disease. EXERCISE REGULARLY. Exercise leads to weight loss which, in turn, lowers your […]
Nitric Oxide – The Secret Messenger in the Veins
This compound, the name of which many people will hear several times during the course of their lives but be unaware of what is actually is, is one of the most important vehicles for human survival. Nitric oxide (NO) is defined as a colorless, toxic gas obtained from the oxidation of nitrogen. It is a […]
Drugless Ways to Fight Hypertension
If you have hypertension, what factors are within your control? First, make sure that you’re not taking any drug that can increase your blood pressure. The usual culprits, as I mentioned earlier, are phenylpropanolamine and cortisone which can elevate blood pressure when taken in excess or for a long period of time. Mixing these drugs […]
Nitric Oxide Supplements – How the Molecule of the Year Works For Bodybuilders
Nitric Oxide (NO) acts as a neurotransmitter in your body. This means it is used to sends signals to your blood vessels which tell them to relax and to widen. This allows increased blood flow to organs and, importantly for us, all our muscles. Without this little molecule we would not be alive. And when […]
Water Drinking and Hypertension – The Linkage
It is significant to know that water drinking and hypertension has a linkage. Drinking plenty of water can give us benefit to control blood pressure. Living with hypertension or high blood pressure is the most terrifying condition. Ironically, there is no cure for hypertension. Though, since hypertension and water are linked, you still can live […]
What is Low Blood Pressure? – Treatment Advice
What is low blood pressure? BP in simple terms is the force that the heart exacts as it pushes blood round the vessels of the body. BP is generated by the strength of the heart’s pumping action and is partly caused by the resistance of the blood vessels to the flow of blood around the […]
What You Need to Know About Baby Aspirin For Your Heart
A daily dose of a “baby” 81-milligram aspirin is the most common prescription in American for ongoing heart health. But a baby aspirin a day does not always keep the heart doctor away. Here’s what you need to know about how much aspirin some people need to take, what kind to take, and when to […]
Lower Your High Blood Pressure in 3 Minutes Flat
We all know high blood pressure is bad.? It is a major cause of strokes, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, kidney failure and a host of other conditions we would all like to avoid.? I have high blood pressure, diagnosed by my family doctor on a routine visit.? I?had no warning and no symptoms. I […]
Blood Pressure – Finding Natural Ways to Alleviate High Blood Pressure
My grandfather who lived 101 years old had often said “Your health is more important than your wealth”. He always reminded us to take care of your body particularly as you age. His perspective was if you invest into your health with daily exercise, a good healthy diet, you should stay fit and healthy for […]
Treating Hypertension with Excercise
People with hypertension are three times more likely to have a heart attack, five times more likely to develop heart failure, and eight times more likely to suffer a stroke than people with normal blood pressure. The problem with high blood pressure is that nearly one third of the folks who have it do not […]
Hypertension Home Remedies – 6 Easy Steps
Hypertension is a potentially serious condition.? Most people are aware that untreated high blood pressure can cause a strain on your heart and cardiovascular system.? But neglected hypertension can cause a stroke, kidney failure as well as a fatal heart attack.? Follow these six steps to try to reduce your risk profile. 1.? Live your […]