| Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is considered | | | | mmHg. Once symptoms are apparent and the |
| a modern day disease that can lead to heart | | | | condition has been diagnosed as hypertension, the |
| disease and stroke. It is therefore vitally | | | | treatment of high blood pressure should begin |
| important to be on the lookout for the | | | | immediately. |
| symptoms of high blood pressure. As soon as | | | | Treatment of High Blood Pressure |
| symptoms are apparent, the treatment of high | | | | Garlic is a proven remedy for those exhibiting |
| blood pressure should be sought immediately. It is | | | | symptoms of high blood pressure but as garlic |
| known as a modern day disease because the | | | | thins the blood consultation with your physician is |
| symptoms of high blood pressure are attributed | | | | recommended before treatment begins. Fish oil |
| to the fast paced lives that modern Americans | | | | has also been used effectively in high blood |
| lead in industrialized environments. | | | | pressure treatment. Studies have shown that it is |
| Symptoms of High Blood Pressure | | | | the docohexaenoic acid, or DHA, which is the |
| One of the first signs that high blood pressure | | | | active ingredient in the treatment of high blood |
| treatment may be needed is a dull ache in the | | | | pressure. Very often, blood pressure levels |
| head or neck, especially just after waking. | | | | depend on the sodium/potassium ratio in the |
| The other symptoms of high blood pressure are | | | | blood. If there is enough potassium in the blood, |
| more noticeable and include: | | | | then it acts as a buffer and mitigates the effects |
| Nosebleeds | | | | of high sodium levels, known to increase blood |
| Difficulty in breathing | | | | pressure. A potassium-rich diet that includes |
| Dizziness | | | | bananas, oranges and potatoes can therefore be |
| Nervous tension | | | | a natural treatment for high blood pressure. Both |
| Frequent urination | | | | children and adults should eat 4500 mg of |
| Fatigue. | | | | potassium a day. A significant reduction in the |
| Symptoms tend to increase with age, so the | | | | symptoms of high blood pressure are seen when |
| treatment of high blood pressure should be | | | | supplements like folic acid are added to the diet. |
| considered from late middle-age onwards. | | | | Studies have showed positive results in smokers |
| However many other factors can lead to high | | | | who were given a folic acid treatment for high |
| blood pressure, including lack of exercise, obesity, | | | | blood pressure. |
| and kidney malfunction. Lifestyle factors play a | | | | High blood pressure can be lowered by regular |
| major role in increasing blood pressure, such as | | | | exercise, which in turn will help keep weight down. |
| smoking, excessive drinking, stress, and too much | | | | Research has shown that there can be a fall of 1 |
| sodium (or too little potassium) in the diet. All of | | | | mm Hg in blood pressure for every 2lbs lost. |
| these factors contribute, yet the treatment of | | | | Keep food intake at a reasonable level and ensure |
| high blood pressure should only be sought after | | | | that through diet, exercise and supplementation, |
| correct diagnosis. | | | | the medical treatment of high blood pressure may |
| Normal blood pressure should be around 120/80 | | | | never become necessary. |