All you Need to Know About Hypertension

Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure is too high, this leads to a situation whereby the force of the blood against this artery wall is so high. Blood pressure measurement takes into account how much blood is passing through your blood vessel and the amount of resistance the blood meets in the blood vessel while the heart is pumping. Narrow arteries increase resistance. The narrower your arteries are the higher your blood pressure will be. over the long term, the increased pressure can cause health issues, including heart diseases.

Hypertension is very common than most people could ever think of as nearly 50 percent of Nigerian adults will now be diagnosed with this condition. Hypertension develops over the course of several years, usually, it has no symptoms. but even without Symptoms, it can cause serious damage to your blood vessels and organs especially the brain, liver, heart, and kidney.

How Do you Know you are Hypertensive? (how to measure Blood pressure)

You know you are having hypertension when you start seeing symptoms (described below when you scroll down) and as well you need to go to a hospital for measurement of use a sphygmomanometer to measure your Blood pressure. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and is written systolic over diastolic (for example, 120/80 mm Hg, or “120 over 80”).According to the most recent guidelines, normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg.  Elevated blood pressure is 120 to 129 and less than 80. Hypertension is blood pressure that is greater than 130/80. You can Order hypertension herbs that help in lowering your blood pressure 

Types of Hypertension

1. Primary hypertension

Primary Hypertension is also called essential Hypertension and this kind of Hypertension develops over time with no identifiable cause. most people have this type of high blood pressure. Even though Doctors haven’t been able to specify the cause of this type of hypertension but science and Traditional medicine have shown that it is due to chronic dehydration because people think it must come with old age. but the truth of the matter is that the thirst perception suffers a gradual loss as we age. Older people do not easily know when they are thirsty, and if they don’t drink enough water over a period of time, hypertension sets inOther factors that contribute to the development of this primary hypertension are;1. Genes: Some people are genetically predisposed to hypertension. this may be from gene mutations or genetic abnormalities inherited from your parents.2. Physical changes: if something in your body changes, you may begin experiencing issues throughout your body. high blood pressure may be one of those issues. For example, its thought that changes in kidney function due to aging may upset the body’s natural balance of salts and fluid. this change may cause your body’s blood pressure to increase3. Environment: over time, unhealthy lifestyle choices like lack of physical activity and poor diet can take their toll on your body. lifestyle choices can lead to weight problems. being overweight or obese can increase your risk for hypertension

2. Secondary hypertension:

Secondary hypertension is the high blood [pressure that often occurs quickly and can become more severe than primary hypertension. several conditions that may cause secondary hypertension include;Stress Kidney disease Obstructive sleep apnea Congenital heart defects Problems with your thyroid side effects of medications use of illegal drugs Alcohol abuse or chronic use Adrenal gland problems certain endocrine tumorsThe best way to know if you have hypertension is to get regular blood pressure readings. Most doctor’s offices take a blood pressure reading at every appointment. if you have a family history of heart disease or a family history of hypertension, you have to take extra care and concern about watching your blood pressure. if you have any of the above-listed risk factors or developing the condition, your doctor may recommend you check your blood pressure at least twice a year.

Who is at the risk of high blood pressure?

Anyone can develop high blood pressure, but there are certain factors that can increase your risk:

• Age – Blood pressure tends to rise with age
• Race/Ethnicity – High blood pressure is more common in African American adults
• Weight – People who are overweight or have obesity are more likely to develop high blood pressure
• Sex – Before age 55, men are more likely than women to develop high blood pressure. After age 55, women are more likely than men to develop it.
• Lifestyle – Certain lifestyle habits can raise your risk for high blood pressure, such as eating too much sodium (salt) or not enough potassium, lack of exercise, drinking too much alcohol, and smoking.
• Family history – A family history of high blood pressure raises the risk of developing high blood pressure

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

Shortness of breath from a pulmonary embolism, Chest pain, coughing and sweating, Coughing and sweating, Severe headaches, Nosebleed, Fatigue or confusion, Vision problems, Chest pain, Difficulty breathing, Irregular heartbeat, Blood in the urine, Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears

How to prevent High blood pressure

You can help prevent high blood pressure by having a healthy lifestyle. This means

• Eating a healthy diet. To help manage your blood pressure, you should limit the amount of sodium (salt) that you eat and increase the amount of potassium in your diet. It is also important to eat foods that are lower in fat, as well as plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The DASH eating plan is an example of an eating plan that can help you to lower your blood pressure.
• Getting regular exercise. Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your blood pressure. You should try to get moderate-intensity aerobic exercise at least 2 and a half hours per week, or vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise for 1 hour and 15 minutes per week. Aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, is an exercise in which your heart beats harder and you use more oxygen than usual.
• Being at a healthy weight. Being overweight or having obesity increases your risk of high blood pressure. Maintaining a healthy weight can help you control high blood pressure and reduce your risk for other health problems.
• Limiting alcohol. Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. It also adds extra calories, which may cause weight gain. Men should have no more than two drinks per day, and women only one.
• Not smoking. Cigarette smoking raises your blood pressure and puts you at higher risk for heart attack and stroke. If you do not smoke, do not start. If you do smoke, talk to your health care provider for help in finding the best way for you to quit.
• Managing stress. Learning how to relax and manage stress can improve your emotional and physical health and lower high blood pressure. Stress management techniques include exercising, listening to music, focusing on something calm or peaceful, and meditating.

Treatment for hypertension

Treatment for Primary Hypertension

If you are diagnosed with primary hypertension, lifestyle changes may help reduce high blood pressure. If lifestyle changes alone aren’t enough, or they stop being effective, do the following to make hypertension herb or contact me for herbs to combat high blood pressure

Drugless healing secret for Hypertension

1. WATER, SALT, CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM ARE REQUIRED IN BRINGING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE TO NORMAL because they are involved in ENERGY REGULATION inside the cell

Take nothing less than 4 1/2 liters of water every day, at least half a teaspoon of salt daily in a stew, food or vegetable or however you want to consume it, 1 gram supplement of calcium or eat beans to supply it to your body. Eat leafy vegetables, eggs, milk, almond, and other nuts to supply magnesium and potassium to your body.

2. Garlic: eat three cloves of garlic at least three times daily 3. Diet: Rice has low fat, low cholesterol content, so it makes a perfect diet for hypertensive people

Treatment for secondary hypertension

If your doctor discovers an underlying issue causing your hypertension, treatment will focus on that other condition. for example, if a medicine you’ve started taking is causing the increase in blood pressure, your doctor will try other medicines that won’t have this side effect.

Sometimes, hypertension is persistent despite treatment for the underlying cause. In this case, your doctor may work with you to develop lifestyle changes and prescribe medications to help reduce your blood pressure.

 

Herbs for Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Locust bean/ Iru, Garlic/ Alubosa Ayu, Egbo Akogun, put it all in a tight container (water bottle preferably), and cover it tightly for 5 days. On the fifth day, start taking two spoonfuls every morning and evening. This is a very effective way to regulate your blood poressure at normal levelTreatment plans for hypertension often evolve. What worked at first may become less useful over time. Your doctor will continue to work with you to refine your treatment. You can contact me here for hypertension herbs that help in lowering your blood pressure