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Free Blood Pressure Health Report

February 21st, 2010 | 1 Comment

Free Blood Pressure Health Report

Dealing with high blood pressure? Ninety percent of Americans will develop high blood pressure, which increases risk for heart attacks, strokes, kidney damage and sudden death. High blood pressure usually occurs in people who have normal blood pressures when they were young. Learn all about this dangerous condition, including the difference between primary and secondary hypertension, the classic blood pressure reading and why yours may differ, how to take your own blood pressure, how high … Read entire article »

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High Blood Pressure – The Basics of Hypertension

January 11th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Because it can damage your heart, kidneys, and brain, even though you feel no symptoms, high blood pressure is often referred to as “the silent killer.” Blood pressure is the force exerted on the walls of your arteries by the blood circulating through your system. Your blood pressure is at its highest when the heart beats. This is called systolic pressure. When the heart is at rest, between beats, your blood pressure falls. This is the diastolic pressure. The cause of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is relatively unknown. In fact, in 90 to 95 percent of the cases, doctors have no idea of the underlying cause. In the remaining cases, the disease can be traced to specific causes: heredity, kidney abnormalities, adrenal gland tumors, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hormone … Read entire article »

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Why You Need to Keep a Blood Pressure Log

October 12th, 2008 | Add a Comment

One good way to keep track of your blood pressure if you have high blood pressure is to keep a log of your blood pressure levels. A log can help you determine which foods and activities may make it go up or down. People don’t have the same body. Some things that cause your blood pressure to rise won’t cause someone else’s too. You might be able to eat certain foods that other people cannot. It is important to know which foods these things are and which activities are best for you and your blood pressure. When you maintain a blood pressure log you should write down your daily activities. If you have an active lifestyle then it may be easy to forget to write in the log. … Read entire article »

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Exercise And High Blood Pressure

December 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment

A healthy exercise program is based on the principle that every work out asks a little more of your body. For example, let’s say you take up swimming and the first time out you’re able to do a single lap before your body becomes overworked. Through persistence, you’ll gradually discover that a single lap no longer stresses your body and you’re capable of swimming further and further. Eventually, your strength and endurance will improve to such a degree that you’re able to many laps without encountering any fatigue or stress. This principle applies to any form of exercise you choose to undertake. Here’s how it affects your blood pressure: extra blood is extracted from the muscles of the body as you exercise. These muscles become very adept at extracting the available oxygen, … Read entire article »

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How To Deal With The Silent Killer

November 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment

It’s called The Silent Killer … high blood pressure. Also referred to as hypertension, high blood pressure can potentially lead to heart disease, stroke, dementia, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, and blindness. It’s one of the ten (10) leading causes of death in the world. What’s worse, recent studies have concluded that hypertention will increase by 60% by year 2025, with third world countries experiencing the largest increases. Unfortunately, the reason high blood pressure is often referred to as the Silent Killer is because you’re often unaware that you’re suffering from it until you begin to experience the many side effects of the condition. This is one of the reasons your physician will check your blood pressure every time you’re in for a check up or a visit, whether or not it … Read entire article »

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Uncovering The Signs of High Blood Pressure

August 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment

Physical signs of high blood pressure can often confuse an attending physician. Therefore it’s vital when you’re experiencing any type of illness to have your blood pressure checked. Signs of high blood pressure are often uncovered when the doctor is looking for an entirely different illness. Because high blood pressure (when it’s severe enough) can cause untold problems for all the major organs of the body, you don’t want to miss the signs and have your high blood pressure go undiagnosed for any lengthy period of time. Complications can include cardiac problems, liver and kidney disease, as well as potential vision problems and stroke. Physical high blood pressure signs include: Headache Ataxia (Difficulty with walking) Convulsions Blurred Vision Tremors Giddiness Some of these signs can easily be mistaken for other problems. In addition, high blood pressure can be a … Read entire article »

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