High blood pressure is a main cause of death in the United States today and not in itself but because it drastically raises your risk of developing a number of life bullying conditions including such things as cardiovascular disease, heart attack, heart failure and kidney failure. Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. In Canada, it has been estimated that 25% of men and 18% of women have high blood pressure. Many are not aware of the problem. Of those who are, less than one-third receive sufficient treatment to control their blood pressure. High Blood Pressure Symptoms: - â€Lightheadedness â€Fast Heart Rate â€Increase in Blood Pressure â€Fluttering Heart â€General Weakness â€Cannot Sustain an Erection â€Headache â€Impotence â€Chest Pain â€Confusion â€Fatigue It will also be seen that lifestyle plays an important part in both preventing the condition and also in providing the basis of natural remedies for high blood pressure. Here bearing in mind such things as the link between high blood pressure and exercise and next a high blood pressure diet in the middle of other things mean that for many people lowering high blood pressure simply entails adjusting their lifestyle. High Blood Pressure Treatment: - *Healthy Weight: - Being heavy weight can make you two to six times more likely to develop high blood pressure than if you are at your attractive weight. Even small amounts of weight loss can make a big difference in helping to prevent and treat high blood pressure. *Reducing salt intake: - Often, when people with high blood pressure cut back on salt, their blood pressure falls. Cutting back on salt also prevents blood pressure from rising. * Avoid Alcohol: - Drinking alcohol in moderation, if at all drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. So to help prevent high blood pressure and, if you drink alcohol, limit how much you drink to no more than two drinks a day. *Reduce Stress: - Stress can make blood pressure go up and over time may contribute to the cause of high blood pressure. There are many steps you can take to reduce your stress. The article on easing stress will get you started. *Potassium: - Eating foods rich in potassium will help protect some people from rising high blood pressure. You probably can get enough potassium from your diet, so a supplement isn't necessary. Many fruits, vegetables, dairy foods, and fish are good sources of potassium. *Magnesium: - A diet low in magnesium may make your blood pressure rise. But doctors don't advocate taking extra magnesium to help prevent high blood pressure the amount you get in a healthy diet is enough. Magnesium is found in whole grains, green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and dry peas and beans. *Fish oils: - Large amounts of fish oils may help reduce high blood pressure, but their role in prevention is unclear. Taking fish oil pills is not optional because high doses can cause unpleasant side effects. The pills are also high in fat and calories. Of course, most fish, if not fried or made with added fat, is low in saturated fat and calories and can be eaten often. *Garlic: - There has been some evidence to suggest garlic’s effect in lowering blood pressure in addition to improving cholesterol and reducing some cancers. Further research is being conduct to fully assess garlic’s potential health benefits.
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