Hypertension warning? 6 simple adjustments to keep your blood pressure under control! – Viralnova
My doctor recently told me about high blood pressure, often known as hypertension. The drugs were discussed, but I don't want to take medication for the rest of my life. It was then that I started doing research.
What is hypertension?
Hypertension is often called the “silent killer” because the symptoms are not present as long as there have already been significant damage to the heart. What is happening is that there is too much strength in the blood against the walls of the artery. A stroke and heart disease can occur if it continues for too long.
The blood pressure is expressed in two numbers: systolic / diastolic.
Systolic: Pressure when the heart beats.
Diastolic: The pressure when the heart rests between the beats.
Normal reading is 120/80 and you are considered hypertensive when you are 130/80 or more.
What you can do to avoid hypertension
According to the CDCHealthy lifestyles are essential to prevent high blood pressure.
Here are some of the things you can do:
- Focus on a healthy diet with lean proteins, whole grains and fruits and vegetables
- Reduce salt consumption to less than 2,300 mg per day
- Introduce regular physical activity, including 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week
- Maintain (or reach) healthy weight
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Reduce or eliminate tobacco use
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Discuss your concerns with a doctor
It is important to regularly monitor your blood pressure. If your blood pressure does not drop when you make various lifestyle changes, talk to your doctor. There may be underlying conditions that require attention.
By focusing on your health and making changes, it is often possible to avoid hypertension – and the sooner you start, the healthy you can be.
