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!
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