High Blood Pressure & Hypertension!!!
Health Issues Linked to High Blood Pressure
DESCRIPTION:
Hypertension is a condition of high blood pressure regardless of the cause. It is more common in blacks, and the risk increases with age. One-fourth of people in the United States between the ages of 20-74 have hypertension, and three-fourths of women and two-thirds of men over 75 have hypertension.
Blood pressure is described by two values: the highest pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts (systolic pressure), and the lowest pressure just before the heart contracts (diastolic pressure). Blood pressure is considered high when the systolic pressure is above 140 and the diastolic pressure is above 90 for mild hypertension.
When a change in blood pressure occurs, the body has compensatory means of returning it back to normal. These include changing the amount of blood that the heart pumps, controlling the diameter of the arteries, and changing the volume of blood in the bloodstream. The kidneys can also help control blood pressure by excreting salt and water in the blood so that the blood volume decreases, which returns the pressure to normal
For those that have primary hypertension, the cause is unknown. However, the increase in pressure may be due to a change in the heart and blood vessels or an increase in the blood volume. Other factors contributing to hypertension include an inherited abnormality, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, stress, smoking, excessive alcohol, and salt.
Most people with hypertension experience no symptoms from hypertension itself, so it often goes a long time without being treated. However, once damage has occurred to other organs as a result of hypertension (brain, eyes, heart, kidneys), symptoms of those conditions may manifest themselves as headaches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, restlessness, and blurred vision.
Hypertension increases for other conditions. The higher the pressure, the more likely you are to experience a stroke, mycardial infraction, angina, heart failure, renal failure, or early death from a cardiovascular cause.
-- Causes of high blood pressure & hypertension --
According to the American Heart Association, the cause of 90-95 percent of high blood pressure cases is unknown. These cases are referred to as primary hypertension. The other 5-10 percent of the cases are caused by kidney abnormalities, structural abnormality of the aorta, or narrowing of arteries known as secondary hypertension. The National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (National Institute of Health) states that high blood pressure can be prevented and controlled. High blood pressure increases the risk for stroke, myocardio infraction, heart failure, renal failure, and early death from cardiovascular problems.
-- The Nutritional Approach --
Foods that have been proven to help with high blood pressure:
Complex carbohydrates, garlic, onioins, shallots, chives, leeks, oats, wheat germ, olives, nuts, organ meats, eggs, raspberries, cranberries, grapes, red whine, black currant red cabbage, green tea.
Nutrients that have been proven to help with high blood pressure:
Plant enzymes, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin E, and Garlic.
Excercises that have been proven to help with high blood pressure:
A new study published in Archives of Internal Medicine provides further proof that exercise, especially in combination with weight loss, can help keep high blood pressure under control. Exercise will decrease the amount of fat present in the body which puts extra stress on the cardiovascular system.
-- Basic High Blood Pressure Plan --
- Reduce stress.
- Maintain an optimal weight.
- Select foods high in antioxidants.
- Select low sodium foods.
- Select foods rich in enzymes (raw foods).
- Exercise regularly.
- Avoid foods high in saturated fats.
- Avoid coffee, teas, and sodas - they increases blood pressure temporarily.
-- Associated GNLD Products --
Stress 30, Omega III Concentrate, Vitamin E Plus,
Premium All-Purpose Protein, Garlic Allium, Carotenoid,
Beta-Zyme Digestive Enzymes, Chelated Cal-Mag
-- Links to Associated Products --
Stress 30 Multiple Vitamin Omega III ConcentrateVitamin E Plus Premium All-Purpose Protein
Garlic Allium Carotenoid Complex
Beta-Zyme Digestive Enzymes
Chelated Cal-Mag
Chives Recipes:
Chive-Flavored Salad Dressing
- 1/4 cup of fresh chopped chives
- 1/2 cup of buttermilk
- 2/3 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/1/2 teaspoons of sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Wisk all ingredients in a bowl. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour to chill. Serve over green salads.
***As set down by the Food and Drug Administration, vitamin supplement products cannot be advertised as intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.***
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Hypertension is a condition of high blood pressure regardless of the cause. The National Institute of Health states that high blood pressure can be prevented and controlled.
-- Associated GNLD Products --
Stress 30 Multiple Vitamin
Omega III Concentrate
Vitamin E Plus
Premium All-Purpose Protein
Garlic-Allium
Carotenoid Complex
Beta-Zyme Digestive Enzymes
Chelated Cal-Mag
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