The Science Behind Hypertension
Apr
Do you have high blood pressure? High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension, is a chronic systemic condition with the major symptom being an elevated arterial blood pressure. Each time your heart beats it contracts or squeezes and pushes blood through your arteries which then creates pressure or force on your arterial walls. This arterial blood pressure caused by your heart contracting is known as your systolic blood pressure. After each contraction there is a corresponding relaxation between each beat causing a lower pressure in your arteries known as your diastolic blood pressure.
Two Basic Types Of Hypertension
Just as there are two distinct measures or readings of blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) there are also two distinct types of hypertension:
Primary Hypertension – Primary hypertension is high blood pressure that is not caused by any other underlying condition or disease. Simply hypertension caused only by hypertension.
Secondary Hypertension – Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that is caused by another medical condition making your heart work harder. These underlying conditions usually occur in the kidneys, arteries, endocrine system or the heart itself. Examples of conditions that cause secondary hypertension include: diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, pregnancy or hyperthyroidism. It is important to note that if the underlying condition is improved, the resulting hypertension is also often improved.
Hypertension – The “Silent Killer”
You may have dangerously high blood pressure for years without experiencing any outward signs or symptoms, which is why the disease is known as “the silent killer.”
As hypertension advances, symptoms become hard to ignore and include sweating, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, shortness of breath, nose bleeds, chest pain, nausea and vomiting or stroke.
Do not take high blood pressure lightly, is a serious health issue that affects 60 million Americans and 40% of all adults over the age of 25 worldwide. Hypertension has been linked to increased stress, genetics, high sodium (salt) intake, fluid retention and inflammation, smoking and alcohol, obesity, aging, sedentary lifestyle and prescription medications.
Six Natural Ways To Improve Hypertension:
- Stop Smoking. Smoking causes vasoconstriction, tobacco reduces the size (diameter) of your blood vessels and raises your blood pressure with each inhalation.
- Get Up And Move. Physical activity helps lower “bad” cholesterol, burns calories and maintains a healthy body weight, lowering your high blood pressure.
- Avoid Salt. Salt (sodium) in your diet increases fluid retention. Excess fluid in your cells and tissues increases your blood pressure. Reducing your salt intake can quickly lower your blood pressure.
- Lose Weight. Excess body fat (obesity) makes your heart work harder and increases the pressure against your arteries. Losing weight is one of the most effective ways of lowering high blood pressure.
- Increase Your Potassium And Magnesium. Eating foods high in potassium and magnesium (bananas, tomatoes, oatmeal and dark leafy green vegetables) supports a healthy heart and lowers blood pressure.
- Reduce Alcohol Intake. Alcohol, much like tobacco, raises blood pressure. If you feel you must drink, limit your alcohol to one glass a day for women, two for men to reduce the effect on your blood pressure.
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I’m Amy, a health blogger who’s passionate about helping people achieve their weight loss and wellness goals through evidence-based information and practical tips on nutrition, exercise, and self-care. When I’m not blogging, I enjoy hiking, practicing yoga, and experimenting with healthy recipes in the kitchen.