What Is High Blood Pressure Problem And How to Deal With It Right

High Blood pressure (HBP) is a condition in which the blood pressure in your blood vessels is consistently too high. This is also called Hypertension. Normally your blood pressure rises and falls throughout the day. Most of the people in the world have high blood pressure problem but important thing is that many of them don't even know they have it.

Over time, the friction and force of HBP damages the arteries and bad cholesterol forms plaque around the walls of arteries. Due to this the arteries becomes narrower and increases the blood pressure. Under this condition you can get heart attack or stroke.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IS CRITICAL!

1. Your busy lifestyle can be the reason behind your high blood pressure.

2. Bad eating habits are the main reason behind various diseases like cardiovascular and obesity.
3. Oily food, smoking and alcohol intake are not good for your heart.

4. High blood pressure is considered to be a silent killer.

5. Diabetes can also leads to high blood pressure problem.

6. Your physical inactivity can be dangerous for your heart.

7. High blood pressure is also depends on your family history.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHART

SOURCE: heart.org

The above chart shows the range for different conditions. 

DO YOU HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE PROBLEM:

You should check your blood pressure regularly by a certified medical person. This is the only way you can track your health status. But your check up must be correct and take following steps to avoid getting false readings:-

1. Do not exercise, drink coffee, or smoke cigarettes for 30 minutes before the test.

2. Go to the bathroom before the test.

3. For at least 5 minutes before the test, sit in a chair and relax.

4. Make sure your feet are flat on the floor.

5. Do not talk while you are relaxing or during the test.

6. Uncover your arm for the cuff.

7. Rest your arm on a table so it is supported and at the level of your heart.

HOW CAN YOU DEAL WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE PROBLEM:

1. Don’t smoke or quit smoking immediately. It is harmful.

2. Avoid alcohol or drink less.

3. Go gym and maintain a healthy weight or Body mass index.

4. Eat a healthy diet that is low in saturated and trans fats and rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low fat dairy products. Eat DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) diet for a good health.

5. Reduce the sodium intake by taking low sodium diet. Its is good for your health.

6. Increase your potassium intake by eating potassium rich foods. 

7. Increase your physical activity by going gym regularly. Do aerobic and cardio exercises more often.

8. If your doctor prescribes you medicine then take the way they tell you.

9. Get enough sleep properly.

"Sodium is an important ingredients in your body to controls blood pressure levels. Your kidneys help to balance fluid and sodium levels in the body. Kidney uses sodium and potassium to remove excess fluid from the blood as urine. Due to increase in sodium levels in the body, blood vessels retain more fluid. This increases blood pressure in the blood vessels."

BOTTOM LINE:

By adopting a healthy lifestyle, you can keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. Change in your diet like reducing sodium and increase in potassium rich food will help you manage your blood pressure. Do more physical activities like bicycling, running, swimming etc to keep your weight in control. Avoid taking alcohol and quit smoking forever. Do regular check up. 


References:
1. heat.org
2. www.nhlbi.nih.gov


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