High Blood Pressure: Don’t Ignore It...It Won’t Go Away Until You Do Something

Have you recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure? Have you always thought that you were blessed with great health and wellness, and never before worried about serious health issues until recently? High blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, is an increasing problem in the United States.
According to the American Heart Association approximately 50 million Americans or 1 in 4 adults are diagnosed with this illness. Many people don't even know they have it. Not treating high blood pressure is very dangerous and increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure can also damage your arteries and kidneys
You may be wondering what is high blood pressure. When diagnosed with high blood pressure it means the pressure in your arteries, or blood vessels is elevated. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. There are two numbers that are expressed and it can be confusing as to what it means. The top number (systolic) is the pressure when the heart beats and the bottom number (diastolic) is the measurement of pressure when your heart rests between the beats.
It is very important to follow your doctor's instructions. These are tips to help lower your blood pressure and live healthy.
-Reduce alcohol consumption. -Quit smoking. -Reduce the fat in your diet. Especially saturated fats. -Cut out fried foods. -Lose weight. -Exercise. -Reduce consumption of salt. It is going to take a lot of effort and commitment to make your lifestyle changes that will help lower your blood pressure. It will be too difficult to change overnight, so take a step at a time with your goal in mind. Don't give up, your health and wellness are important. When you make these changes you will feel better, look better, and have a healthier heart.
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