If you're above the age of 35, chances are good you may have already been warned about the dangers of hypertension, or high blood pressure. Hypertension is a condition that occurs when the force of the blood on the arteries' walls is strong, which eventually creates health problems, especially those connected to heart disease.
Our blood pressure is mainly dependant on our blood vessels. When they narrow, the blood pressure will be high (just like a garden hose being squeezed sends water more strongly). The normal blood pressure should be 120/80.
Symptoms of hypertension
Unfortunately, many people won't show signs of hypertension, and it will only become evident when they either go through a test or have a health related problem.
Common symptoms include: Mild headaches, Dizziness, nosebleeds, shortness of breath and vision problems.
Common causes of high blood pressure
- Kidney problems
- Age
- Obesity
- Stress
- Lack of exercise
- Use of certain drugs (cocaine for example, alcohol for another)
- certain medication (cold remedies, birth control pills, pain relievers etc.)
- sleep apnea
However, there are a great many cases of hypertension with unknown underlying reasons, perhaps genetic, and they can be controlled effecitvely with certain home remedies and lifestyle changes.
Home Remedies that will lower your blood pressure:
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