Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries and is measured in millimetres of mercury (mm Hg). Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. Systolic blood pressure (the higher number) is the maximum force exerted against blood vessel walls each time the heart beats, while diastolic blood pressure (the lower number) is the force exerted on the blood vessels when the heart is resting between beats.
The two forces that determine your blood pressure are firstly the force created by the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries and through the rest of the blood vessel circulatory system and the second force is determined by the arteries as they resist the blood flow.
Higher blood pressure numbers mean that the heart has to work harder because of the restrictions of the blood vessels. Certain hormones, like adrenaline (which is released when you are under stress) cause blood vessels to constrict, and this in turn raises blood pressure forcing your heart to work harder. Any deposits on the wall of the blood vessels can also cause restrictions or as we get older our blood vessels lose their elasticity thus elevating blood pressure.
If your blood pressure is above the normal range you can lower it naturally with a combination of exercise and lifestyle changes. There are certain foods that can help lower blood pressure like some nuts, garlic, bananas and chocolate, yep... chocolate is good for blood pressure.
If you are considering taking blood pressure medications then we urge you to consider the harmful side effects that blood pressure medications can have on your body long term. Do your due diligence on the medications because some of them have potentially some very nasty side effects. Why not try a natural remedy that has no nasty side effects
Friday, November 14, 2008
How to Lower Blood Pressure
The most common way to lower blood pressure is with the use of blood pressure medications but more and more people are becoming aware of the dangers of blood pressure medications and are looking for an alternative. One such alternative is a natural remedy that includes changes in your lifestyle that contribute to a lower blood pressure.
Do you know the dangers of blood pressure medication when taken long term?
Unfortunately when you begin to take blood pressure medication, you are committed to taking the medication for the rest of your life due to blood pressure medications synthetically controlling your blood pressure, without tackling the cause of high blood pressure. If you stop taking the medication, then the cause is still present, and immediately your blood pressure returns to the high levels that required you to start taking medications in the first place.
If you have been advised that you need to start taking blood pressure medication, or are considering taking blood pressure medications we urge you to do your due diligence in regards to the long term side effects that blood pressure medications have.
How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally.
Some of the ways to lower blood pressure you probably won’t want to hear. Physical exercise helps along with losing weight for those that have a few extra pounds around the middle. Stress contributes to high blood pressure as well but it is not all doom and gloom. Chocolate and certain nuts contribute to lowering your blood pressure along with garlic and bananas. In fact it is very easy to control your blood pressure naturally and the great thing about doing it naturally is that you end up with boundless more energy than if you just started popping pills and trying to control blood pressure that way. Don't let high blood pressure sneak up on you and catch you unaware.
Do you know the dangers of blood pressure medication when taken long term?
Unfortunately when you begin to take blood pressure medication, you are committed to taking the medication for the rest of your life due to blood pressure medications synthetically controlling your blood pressure, without tackling the cause of high blood pressure. If you stop taking the medication, then the cause is still present, and immediately your blood pressure returns to the high levels that required you to start taking medications in the first place.
If you have been advised that you need to start taking blood pressure medication, or are considering taking blood pressure medications we urge you to do your due diligence in regards to the long term side effects that blood pressure medications have.
How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally.
Some of the ways to lower blood pressure you probably won’t want to hear. Physical exercise helps along with losing weight for those that have a few extra pounds around the middle. Stress contributes to high blood pressure as well but it is not all doom and gloom. Chocolate and certain nuts contribute to lowering your blood pressure along with garlic and bananas. In fact it is very easy to control your blood pressure naturally and the great thing about doing it naturally is that you end up with boundless more energy than if you just started popping pills and trying to control blood pressure that way. Don't let high blood pressure sneak up on you and catch you unaware.
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