Hypertension or High Blood Pressure (HBP) can affect both men and women and in cases where a child is faced with obesity, he/she can be faced with this illness as well.
This sickness is often called the silent killer because many people who are suffering from it do not experience any signs, although there are some signs in some cases.
This sickness could affect your food choices and the things you do and although there is no known specific cause as to what causes this sickness, there are several things that can contribute to you getting it. Yes, it opens the door for you to suffer from a stroke or a heart attack.
Therefore, if you were diagnosed with it, it is best to get it down as quickly as possible and the following suggestions may be helpful in accomplishing this.
Stress
Stress is also a health issue that affects many people and if this is a part of your life, it needs to be cut off. Make a written record of the things that stresses you out and go through it, letting go of the things that are not necessary and working out a schedule that will reduce the stress.
Medication
If it is necessary, your doctor will prescribe some medication and you will need to take it at the prescribed time of the day. Sometimes, there are side effects from taking the medication and because of this, you may not want to take it anymore, but before you stop, talk with the physician. Perhaps he/she will give you something else that will work better for you.
Weight Loss
If you are overweight, it is time to loose those extra pounds and to keep it off. Therefore, it is a good idea to take up a physically demanding sport, such as riding a bicycle, playing tennis or basketball and do not overlook walking.
Since weight control is a lifelong challenge, try making it as much a part of your life as you can, instead of treating it as a pill that you take periodically.
Tobacco, Food And Drink
Reduce your tobacco, alcohol, cholesterol and sodium intake and replace them with calcium and potassium, that is, eat more fruits, vegetables and dairy products that are low in fat.
If you are concerned about this, go to the doctor, and if he/she informs you that it is a bit high, this does not necessary mean that you have this illness. It may take a second or third visit before he/she can diagnosed it as such.
