High Blood Pressure: Symptoms and Protection - By: C Nolt

High Blood Pressure, also called Hypertension, can be very dangerous because there may be little or no symptoms at all in the beginning, which can be a serious concern as it can result in long term complications. Blood pressure should be checked regularly. Anything above 140/90 is considered to be high blood pressure and could lead to heart disease.

It is very dangerous to leave high blood pressure un-attended because it causes the heart to overwork and could lead to hardening of the arteries, which is known as atherosclerosis. Symptoms of high blood pressure may include any of the following: headaches occurring behind the eyes that usually happen in the early morning hours, chest pains, buzzing in the ears, nose bleedings, heart-beats that are irregular, tiredness and changes of vision.

Women that are 55 or above, women who are overweight and do not get enough physical exercise, women smokers and women using oral contraceptives have a higher risk of high blood pressure. Women with consistent high blood pressure should consult their doctor before making an effort to become pregnant, because they are at a greater risk of placental abruption before delivery. As many as five percent of women have high blood pressure before becoming pregnant, but most have normal pregnancies. It is just best to take precautions in order to be on the safe side.

In mild cases of high blood pressure or if it is well controlled, it is encouraged to exercise and to participate in some organized sports that will take some physical activity. Exercise will help the blood vessels and the heart to become healthy and strong and will get the blood pressure lowered. Exercising regularly will also help to keep the weight at a healthy balance. It will take about one to three months of regular exercise in order for it to have a stabilizing influence on the blood pressure. Remember to include some aerobic exercises which flexes and strengthens the blood vessels. It is important to remember to always warm up before and cool off after each exercise. Everyone needs to include some healthy laughter in their everyday lifestyle which is good for the heart!

Diet as well as stress play a huge role in high blood pressure. Changes in diet and lifestyles often helps to control the blood pressure. A diet of low saturated fats and rich in nutrients found in fruits and vegetables is a healthy guide. You need to get thirty five hundred mg. of potassium in your daily diet.

Every minute the blood pressure changes, largely depending on whether you are in an active or resting mode. The body temperature, medications and other things such as the stature and emotion play a part. High blood pressure is not something that will just disappear without proper treatment and should be taken seriously, otherwise it may just be a ticking time bomb! Take good care of your body, both physically, emotionally and spiritually!

About the Author

Clara Nolt is interested in health and cancer research. Some of Clara's work can be seen at Cancer Cure Book and One Stop Health Resources

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