Blood pressure concerns are completely understandable. I suffered from high blood pressure myself and now spend my time researching this problem as well as many other health conditions.
In general, a reading of 140 over 90 is considered "high." 120 over 80 up to 139 over 89 is usually considered "pre-hypertension." The top number is called the systolic pressure.
How are these numbers relevant? The older we get, the more likely high blood pressure tends to be. Two thirds of those aged 65+ are estimated to have hypertension. It is believed that the increase in high blood pressure may actually start at closer to age 50.
If high blood pressure is not addressed, it continues to strain the heart leading to a number of problems such as atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Heart attack or stroke can then follow.
In addition to the heart, other organs can be affected such as the kidneys.
Systolic pressure is the measurement of the force of blood through the arteries with heart beats. Diastolic (which measures the force of blood in the arteries while the heart rests) does not have to be "high" for high blood pressure to exist if the systolic reading measures high. Isolated systolic high blood pressure describes this situation.
The diastolic reading actually tends to go down as we get older, so the systolic pressure is particularly important. Of course, both measurements are necessary to accurately diagnose high blood pressure.
A confirmation of chronic hypertension can be assessed by a medical professional. Typically your blood pressure will be checked and checked again.
Understand that one does not have to necessarily feel symptoms in order to have high blood pressure. It is known as the "silent killer" as many people do not feel particularly poorly yet suffer from the problem.
The possibility of medication being prescribed does deter some people from having their blood pressure professionally checked. Actually, it is the side effects of the medication that can be a deterent. This is important to discuss with your physician.
Expressing this concern does not necessarily mean that medication still will not be prescribed or recommended. This is a key complaint regarding most Western doctors.
In fairness though, many doctors worry that certain dietary and physical changes will not be followed through on by the patient. Therefore, medication becomes the first line of defense.
My all natural High Blood Pressure Program has been tremendously successful in treating and curing high blood pressure (be is Isolated Systolic or otherwise high.) It is very relaxing and requires a small fraction of your time.
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In general, a reading of 140 over 90 is considered "high." 120 over 80 up to 139 over 89 is usually considered "pre-hypertension." The top number is called the systolic pressure.
How are these numbers relevant? The older we get, the more likely high blood pressure tends to be. Two thirds of those aged 65+ are estimated to have hypertension. It is believed that the increase in high blood pressure may actually start at closer to age 50.
If high blood pressure is not addressed, it continues to strain the heart leading to a number of problems such as atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Heart attack or stroke can then follow.
In addition to the heart, other organs can be affected such as the kidneys.
Systolic pressure is the measurement of the force of blood through the arteries with heart beats. Diastolic (which measures the force of blood in the arteries while the heart rests) does not have to be "high" for high blood pressure to exist if the systolic reading measures high. Isolated systolic high blood pressure describes this situation.
The diastolic reading actually tends to go down as we get older, so the systolic pressure is particularly important. Of course, both measurements are necessary to accurately diagnose high blood pressure.
A confirmation of chronic hypertension can be assessed by a medical professional. Typically your blood pressure will be checked and checked again.
Understand that one does not have to necessarily feel symptoms in order to have high blood pressure. It is known as the "silent killer" as many people do not feel particularly poorly yet suffer from the problem.
The possibility of medication being prescribed does deter some people from having their blood pressure professionally checked. Actually, it is the side effects of the medication that can be a deterent. This is important to discuss with your physician.
Expressing this concern does not necessarily mean that medication still will not be prescribed or recommended. This is a key complaint regarding most Western doctors.
In fairness though, many doctors worry that certain dietary and physical changes will not be followed through on by the patient. Therefore, medication becomes the first line of defense.
My all natural High Blood Pressure Program has been tremendously successful in treating and curing high blood pressure (be is Isolated Systolic or otherwise high.) It is very relaxing and requires a small fraction of your time.
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About the Author:
Christian Goodman is a well known health researcher and creator of several revolutionary alternative healthmethods. One of his best known breakthroughs is his natural method for high blood pressure. You can learn more about Christian on his Natural Health Blog.
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