Hypertension is the medical term for a condition in which the arterial blood pressure is consistently above the normal range. A blood pressure reading consists of two numbers. The number at the top represents systolic pressure. This is the amount of pressure that the heart generates when pumping blood out through the arteries. The number […]
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New Treatment – Technique to Reduce High Blood Pressure/Hypertension
It is believed that hypertension is the main risk factor for premature death while a significant number of world’s population suffers from it. While most people know that it can lead to heart attack and stroke, probably not many people are aware of the fact that nerves situated in the kidney area have substantial influence […]
How To Treat Benign Hypertension
Benign Hypertension is a term used to distinguish the condition from the more aggressive and severe malignant hypertension. It is usually diagnosed when there are elevated blood pressure levels for a long period, which may be progressing at a very slow pace, and so any damage being caused may take many years to develop. If […]
Hypertension: A Preventive Lifestyle
The cause of hypertension varies from person to person. Some people have a family history of high blood pressure making it more likely that they too will suffer from the condition. For most people, the cause is usually ascribed to stress and or to being overweight and leading a sedentary lifestyle. You cannot do anything […]
High Blood Pressure and Protein Needs
Hypertension, as high blood pressure is medically known as, is important because it is a major risk factor for three serious conditions: stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. In the past, the first thing that a person with continued high blood pressure was told was: to cut out salt, to lose weight, stop smoking and […]
Natural Ways to Lower High Blood Pressure – Safe Ways to Conquer Hypertension
High blood pressure poses lots of serious health problems and you have to realize that you can do something about it. The earlier you correct this, the earlier you will enjoy a healthy, happy and hypertension-free life. If you are looking for natural ways to lower high blood pressure, here are useful things you can […]