Blood pressure is the force at which blood pumps from the heart into the arteries. A normal blood pressure reading is less than 120/80 mm Hg. When blood pressure is high, the blood moves through the arteries more forcefully. This puts increased pressure on the delicate tissues in the arteries and damages the blood vessels.
High blood pressure also known as hypertension usually has no signs or symptoms, so the only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure measured. However, keep in mind that a single high reading does not necessarily mean you have high blood pressure.
The condition is known as a “silent killer” because it usually doesn’t cause symptoms until it has done significant damage to the heart.
Many things can affect your blood pressure through out the day, so your doctor will take a number of blood pressure reading to see that it doesn’t stays high over time. Occasionally people with high blood pressure say they experience headache, but it is best to visit your doctor to confirm if you are concerned about symptoms.
Ways to control high blood pressure
Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline.
Exercise regularly.
Eat a healthy diet.
Reduce sodium in your diet.
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.
Quit smoking.
Cut back on caffeine.
Reduce your stress.
Home Remedy For High Blood Pressure
Get 4 seeds of avocado pear.
Grate it or cut into pieces. Dry under the sun and grind into powder .
Add a teaspoon of this powder into your pap, oats or smoothie daily for 2 weeks.
Do this consistently for 2 weeks then you can go back to check your blood pressure again.
