Hypertension is definitely one of the diseases that can be considered a “silent killer”. The problem with hypertension is that it could lurk into your body and creep into your system without you knowing it. By the time, High Blood pressure is detected it has already endangered your life or you may have already developed other deadly diseases like Diabetes and Myocardial Infarction.
So how do we detect, treat and prevent Hypertension? This advice is not intended to replace professional advice but this would most likely help you achieve a better understanding of High blood pressure.
Hypertension is detected by taking a Blood pressure reading of more than 130 mmHG systolic pressure. The normal systolic pressure for an adult should be lower than 130 mmHg. There are several stages of Hypertension and it would be best to consult with a licensed doctor about your Hypertension.
If you have hypertension, it will be a lifelong disease. It will progress slowly as your body deteriorates but fortunately there are ways to prevent the further or increased deterioration of your body.
Changing your diet is one of the most important steps to checking hypertension.
Avoid the following foods, which are most likely foods that are high in cholesterol.
1. Foods that contains preservatives and salt – Salt is one of the causes of hypertension. Preservatives contains lots of toxins that causes atheriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.
2. Foods that are high in High-density lipoproteins like pork,beef, cheesburgers,french fries, etc.
3. Avoid white Rice and White breads. – This foods contains lots of carbohydrates which turns in to fats.
Living a healthy, non-sedentary lifestyle.
You don’t need to be athletic or sporty but just have enough work throughout the day. Clicking keypads on the keyboard is not considered an exercise, but walking two flights or stairs a day is a great way to start. So skip that elevator, you might be skipping hypertension as well.
I cannot reiterate the importance of getting fit and losing weight to the importance of treating hypertension. As you get bigger and fatter, your cell becomes more and more laden with cholesterol and this thickens the blood viscosity thus increasing the blood pressure.
It is not just enough to treat the hypertension but it would be wiser to treat the cause of hypertension which is hardening of the arteries and increased blood viscosity. It would also be wise to lose fat and build muscle at the same time because you would have achieved multiple results.
If you still have hypertension and have been diligent with your medications, why do you still have High Blood Pressure? You might want to know how you can lose fat to help in the the treatment of your hypertension.
==> Build muscle and lose fatThe author is a health practitioner engaged in helping people lose weight and achieve a better lifestyle.
