Hypertension or high blood pressure occurs when heart pumps too much blood.Normal Blood Pressure should be 120/80mmHg.Above is considered as high blood pressure and below as low blood pressure,also known hypotension.
Hypertension can cause to :
*Heart attack
*Stroke
*Heart Failure
*Kidney Failure
*Atherosclerosis
*Eye Damage
Causes of Hypertension
Despite the causes of hypertension are not fully known yet there are some factors linked to hypertension.
*Aging.
*Drinking alcohol
*Eating a lot of sodium (salt)
*Being overweight or obese.
*Having high cholesterol.
*Lack of exercise.
*Stress.
*Eating a diet low in potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
*Being insulin-resistant.
What Can Be Done ?
*Stop smoking
*Make The exercise your daily routine
*Stop consuming alcohol
*Stay away from stress.
*Try to lose weight if you are overweight
*Follow a diet high in potassium,magnesium and calcium
Natural Remedies For Hypertension
As for all deseases Nature has cures to prevent hypertension or to treat it naturally.However it is important to let your doctor know what you are doing.
Garlic
Researches have shown that use of garlic may thin the blood.It is suggested to be used under the control of your doctor.
Fish Oil
Fish oil may lower high blood pressure because of the ingredient of DHA(docohexaenoic acid) it contains.
Folic Acid
Folic acid contains vitamin b which is necessary for formation of red blood cells.Researches have shown that it may be helpful in lowering high blood pressure.
Hypertension or high blood pressure occurs when heart pumps too much blood.Normal Blood Pressure should be 120/80mmHg.Above is considered as high blood pressure and below as low blood pressure,also known hypotension.
