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8 Natural Approaches to Lowering Blood Pressure


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Published : 25 Jan 2021 08:12 PM | Updated : 25 Jan 2021 08:12 PM

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that requires the heart to pump harder than desired due to increased pressure and stiffness in the arteries. Affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide — one in every four adults — this condition often causes no symptoms, leaving many with high blood pressure undiagnosed. For this reason, hypertension has been called “the silent killer”. High blood pressure is known to increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney disease, especially if left untreated. 

Blood pressure consists of two numbers, traditionally measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The first number is the systolic blood pressure and the second is diastolic pressure. Blood pressure is expressed as 120/80 (systolic/diastolic). 

•    Systolic blood pressure: the pressure your heart exerts on your arteries when pumping.

•    Diastolic blood pressure: the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest. 

Those with high blood pressure need to be under the care of their personal physician. 

Blood Pressure Interpretation:

•    Normal blood pressure: <120 / 80

•    Elevated Blood Pressure: >120-129/ 80-89

•    Hypertension (Stage 1): 130-139/ 80-99

•    Hypertension (Stage 2): Over 140/90

        Courtesy: iHerb