Posts from — September 2010

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the arteries which are the vessels that carry blood away from your heart. Your heart is a muscle which contracts to send blood through you arteries which are part of the larger circulatory system. When the heart beats it creates pressure measured in mmHg known as systolic pressure. Diastolic pressure is a measurement which relates to your heart in its resting state.

According to the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluations and Treatment of High Blood Pressure and the National Institutes of Health classification normal blood pressure is has the Systolic pressure of less than 120 and the Diastolic pressure of less than 80. This guideline is dependent on a number of factors including morbidity and age. Time of day, activity levels and other factors such as obesity and general health greatly influence blood pressure measurements. Always consult a trained physician to determine a healthy blood pressure for your individual health and wellness.

When a medical professional measures your blood pressure the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure provide important information pertaining to your health. When the systolic rate is above 140 and the diastolic rate is above 90, some measurements indicate that an individual is in Stage 1 Hypertension.

It is important to control high blood pressure and your diet to minimize risk of disease. By controlling blood pressure, your risk of illnesses such as stroke, heart and kidney disease are greatly reduced. A low-fat, low-salt diet and health living habits can help minimize your risk of high blood pressure. In addition to dietary considerations, medicine and reducing the intake of alcoholic beverages and not smoking can help control and risks related to high blood pressure and hypertension. For more information about high blood pressure and healthy living consult your physician and other medical professionals.

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