Sunday, September 12, 2010

Natural Remedies For Blood Pressure

New discoveries have been made on natural remedies for blood pressure that people should be aware of.

High blood pressure is a major epidemic that is becoming an increasingly big problem in the United States and other parts of the world. The questions of why this is remain debatable and people want to know the truth about what really causes this condition. We all know the pharmaceuticals produce endless types of blood pressure medication to help fight against this disease. The real question is whether or not there are natural remedies for blood pressure people can seek out. Some prescriptions come with extreme side effects leaving the patient having to deal with other complications. As if dealing with blood pressure problems weren’t enough.

New studies from health experts have shown that high blood pressure is on the rise and the estimates of 1 out of every 3 Americans will have this condition is staggering. That is a shocking estimate to deal with and playing with odds like that are not worth playing when it comes to your health. More surprisingly, people who are prescribed high blood pressure medications and visit the doctor on a regular basis still deal with high blood pressure. It is pure madness having to take medication that doesn’t really do much of any good. However, some new discoveries bring natural remedies for blood pressure into light. These remedies for blood pressure problems may be of some surprise for those suffering from high blood pressure.

People tend to give up once they heard they have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. This is because they have been told they will be taking medication for probably the rest of their life. But don’t you think it would be a more intelligent idea to take a few little steps to doing some research? Finding out simples foods to stay away from and what secret foods fight against high blood pressure is just a matter of taking the initiative to do so. This is important to do because often time’s medication just isn’t doing that much at all to deal with high blood pressure. And even worse, having high blood pressure problems over the years could cause other health conditions like stroke and other heart diseases. Why risk that and continue taking medications that just cause side effects in the first place?

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein.


Taking the same blood pressure medication without it being very effective and not seeking out other sources such as natural remedies is indeed insanity. Trying some new natural remedies for blood pressure are no where near the gamble as prescribed medications are. Staying informed and educated is your best bet to fight against high blood pressure. I invite you to take a look at the new discoveries that are being offered to patients suffering from high blood pressure. Taken the first step in learning about natural remedies for blood pressure could be one of the smartest steps you can take.

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Saturday, September 11, 2010

Day 1 Introduction To Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the force placed on the inside of the arteries
by the blood as it passes through them. Another way to look at
is if we picture a water pump with a hose attached to it. The pump
sends water through the hose as a heart sends blood through the arteries.

If the hose narrows the pump must increase the force of the water sent
through the hose. Therefore it increases the pressure against the hose.
The same thing happens with the heart, arteries and blood.

If the arteries narrow the heart must increase the force of its pumping
action therefore increasing the pressure against the arteries. This leads
to high blood pressure.


Measuring Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is measured by a blood pressure cuff. I'm sure you are
familiar with this because your family doctor usually takes it during routine
check ups or physicals. The blood pressure cuff
consists of an air pump, a pressure gauge and a rubber cuff.

Blood pressure is measured in units of millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
The cuff is placed around the upper arm (above the elbow) and inflated
with an air pump to a pressure that blocks the flow of blood in the main
artery that travels through the arm. The arm is then straightened at the
side of the body at the level of the heart, and the pressure of the cuff on
the arm is gradually released.

As the pressure in the cuff decreases, a health care professional listens
with a stethoscope over the artery at the front of the elbow. The pressure
at which the health care professional hears a pulse first is the systolic pressure
(top number - heart pumping).

As more air is let out of the blood pressure cuff the pulses slowly fade
until they stop. This is the point of diastolic pressure (bottom number -
point in between heart beats)

Accurate Measurement of Blood Pressure

There are a few factors that may affect proper readings of blood pressure
It is important that the following things must be avoided one hour before
taking blood pressure:

  • Smoking
  • Exercising
  • Eating
  • Caffeine Intake

Your blood pressure needs to be taken several times with consistent high
readings before your family doctor will diagnose you with hypertension.