Blood pressure, as we all know,
is a very important phenomenon, both in clinical and general terms. In the human body, blood pressure is regulated
by the heart. The heart is the most vital organ in our body. The functions that the heart performs are absolutely
essential to sustain life. One of the most important functions performed by the heart is regulating the blood
pressure in our body.
"I had quite severe intermittant claudication which was painful when walking and my
legs and feet would throb when resting. After the course of Angioprim my claudication has reduced
dramatically and my legs no longer throb. I also feel healthier and more alert which may be
coincidental or related to the Angioprim.
My blood pressure was high, running about 150/105, now I check it weekly and
it's maintained in the range of 130/70 to 140/80. I can only assume that this reduction is a result
of using Angioprim "
Brian Atack - Nottingham, United
Kingdom
The heart pumps blood in and out of the blood vessels to and from different organs of
the body and as such, forms the main component of the circulatory system. Blood pressure represents one of the four
vital signs of life which is required to judge the health status of a person. Often we have come across terms like
high, low or normal blood pressure. It is very important to understand properly what these terms are and what they
signify.
Although most commonly referred to as blood pressure, it should have been vascular
pressure instead. This is because, in technical terms, blood pressure is actually the pressure exerted by the blood
flow on the blood vessels, most particularly on the arteries. The arteries are the blood vessels which take pure,
oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body; while veins carry the impure, deoxygenated blood from
different organs to the heart. The heart is a muscular organ and it shows rhythmic
contraction and expansion along with regulating the blood flow.
There are two important terms related with blood
pressure, systole and diastole, referring contraction and relaxation of the parts of the heart (atrium and
ventricle) respectively. Thus, there are the systolic and diastolic pressures on the arteries which signify higher
and lower pressures on the arteries. This concept is extended to indicate blood pressure in quantitative terms.
Generally, the blood pressure of a healthy, normal adult person is given as 120/80 and it is called the normal
blood pressure. Here 120 and 80 refers to the normal systolic and diastolic pressure
respectively.
When the blood pressure is significantly higher than this value, it
signifies high blood pressure or hyper tension. Similarly, a lower value signifies low blood pressure or
hypotension. Clinically blood pressure is measured by an instrument called sphygmomanometer and the values are
represented in mm Hg or k Pa.
The blood pressure in the body does not stay constant all over,
even for a normal person, and even throughout the day. There are numerous external as well as internal factors
which control blood pressure in human beings. They are the physical and mental state of the person, response to
stress, medicine, drugs, nutrition, exercise, hormonal and osmotic balance in the body and many more.
Whatever, it is, blood pressure remains in a continuous state of flux and that is why it plays an important role in
a person’s life.
Both high and low blood pressure can give way to serious health
implications in a man. Hypertension results in symptoms like headaches, dizziness, fatigue, reduced vision etc.
Similarly hypotension is associated with a large number of symptoms like dizziness, fainting, seizures, chest pain,
irregular heartbeat, fever, headaches, inability to eat and drink, fatigue, losing consciousness etc.
The health implications of having high or low blood pressure is that,
it becomes chronic with time and if not taken care of at an early stage of development, may lead to serious
physiological and medical upsets including heart attack and fainting.
Hence, you must make it a point to get your blood pressure
checked regularly. If any abnormality is found, then proper medicinal care should be taken.
One out of three American adults has high blood pressure or
hypertension. High blood pressure is known as the "silent killer" because people with this condition can go years
without realizing they have it. The only way to tell is to have it checked by a doctor.
Taking the necessary steps to
control high blood pressure includes a healthy diet, increased physical activity and lifestyle
changes.
HEALTHY
DIET
The key to preventing high
blood pressure is moderation and a healthy lifestyle. More adults are overweight now than when their
grandparents were young. Modern conveniences seem to add to the problem rather than to prevent
it.
Sixty-five percent of American adults are
overweight or obese. If you are 30 percent above your normal weight, you are a high risk. Take the necessary steps
to lower your blood pressure.
First, make changes to your diet. Cut salt
back to 1.5 grams a day. Add potassium to your diet by eating 8-10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day -
Goji Berries. Eat whole grains, poultry,
fish, and nuts. Avoid canned foods, cold cuts, red meat, sugary beverages, and sweets. Choose low fat dairy
products.
INCREASE PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
Second, lose the weight. Light aerobic
exercise 20 to 45 minutes 4-5 times a week will reduce your body fat.
Commit to walking after dinner or first
thing in the morning. If it is hot outside, walk inside the mall or go swimming. If you do not have time to commit
to a regular schedule, increase your physical activity by parking your car a good distance away and walk to your
destination. Take a flight of stairs instead of the elevator, weed your garden, or cut the grass instead of having
it done for you.
CHANGE
LIFESTYLE
Did you know that your lifestyle could be
killing you? We get so used to living a certain way that change can be difficult. However, your lifestyle can
dramatically increase your chance of having high blood pressure so take the time to change your bad habits one by
one.
Drink alcoholic beverages in
moderation. A moderate amount is one drink for women and two drinks for men.
Avoid Tobacco. Smoking,
even second-hand smoke, is not good for anyone but especially those with high blood pressure. Ask your doctor for
help. Inquire about nicotine gum or patches. If you smoke, your chance of suffering a heart attack is 2-6 times
more likely.
Avoid Coffee. There is a
new report that indicates that some unknown ingredient or ingredients in coffee is what is responsible for high
blood pressure and not caffeine. Research shows that even people who drink decaffeinated coffee display these
effects. While this might seem like good news, it is best to avoid it if at all possible.
We hear reports of people who drop dead,
and this includes physically active and sedentary people alike. High blood pressure is the "silent killer". Have
your blood pressure checked regularly. Make the necessary changes in your lifestyle and live a long healthy
life!
"Some nine years ago I had angioplasty and a stint put in. After a few years I
began to get the same symptoms returning and after a stress test it was determined that I had further
narrowing in my arteries.
I found Angioprim and decided to take the treatment. "AMAZING" After about 48 hours I began to get
relief. After a week my symptoms were gone. I have taken Angioprim for 4 years now and I feel the best that I have felt in 35 years.
This product is a true miracle.
I have also recomended it to many of my friends and if taken as instructed they have also
experienced simular results."
"I have had increased angina pain for the last year. I decided to try
Angioprim, and in three days my pain was completely gone, and has
remained gone now for six months. I also feel I have more energy. I gave it to an older
family member and he is thinking much clearer for his age. It is one of the few things I
have ever taken that actualy worked."
"Angioprin has given me my life back. I thought I was going to have a heart
attack at any moment untill I started taking Angioprin. Now I feel young again without the chest
pain and I did it without surgery or drugs. ThanksAngioprim."