Hypertension or high blood pressure is fast becoming a great concern for society. When most people are initially told they have high blood pressure, it comes as quite a shock. Part of the problem is that it has no early symptoms. Most people feel good and do not notice any problems.
(PRWEB) December 29, 2005 -- Hypertension or high blood pressure is fast becoming a great concern for society. When most people are initially told they have high blood pressure, it comes as quite a shock. Part of the problem is that it has no early symptoms. Most people feel good and do not notice any problems. Yes, you may be a little unfit and you could eat better, but generally you feel fine.
If you are lucky, you’ll get a warning. Some people will have dizzy spells whilst for others the early warning comes as a mild heart attack. If you are one of the lucky ones who make it through the warning, please do not take it lightly.
Hypertension is part of the collective term “Cardiovascular Disease”. Cardiovascular Disease encompasses high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart failure, and stroke. Hypertension is the biggest killer in the western world with 696,947 deaths in 2002 in the US alone. Getting on top of high blood pressure early can make all the difference in the world.
7 Tips for Reducing High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Blood Pressure can be reduced significantly and quickly by making minor but consistent adjustments to your lifestyle. Until then, these simple guidelines should be followed:
1. Have regular medical checks, especially if you are over 40, overweight, smoke, or lead an inactive lifestyle.
2. Start a regular exercise regimen. Obtain medical clearance prior to starting an exercise program.
3. Your exercise program should be gradual, consistent and aerobic in nature (walking/cycling). Start by walking 5 days per week, for 10-20 minutes. Something as simple as walking 10 minutes per day can reduce blood pressure to the extent where medication is no longer required!
4. Give up smoking (or at least cut down!). Giving up smoking has been proven to be the greatest single factor in improving your health quickly and efficiently.
5. Eliminate salt from your diet. Salt increases blood pressure and increases fluid retention.
6. Focus on your breathing throughout any lifting or stretching as holding your breath will increase blood pressure.
7. Don’t use pulse rate as a direct measure of exercise intensity if blood pressure medications are being used, as these can decrease pulse rate significantly.
High blood pressure does not have to be a death sentence. Give it the respect it deserves and it just may turn out to be a positive turning point -- the start of a new (fit and healthy) you.
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