Do you have White Coat Syndrome? If you find that your blood pressure is higher than normal whenever someone with a white coat measures it, the answer may be yes. Fortunately, there are a few hypertension remedies that can help you lower your risk of being over-diagnosed in the doctor’s office.
Generally, the most important reason why your blood pressure might appear higher in the doctor’s office than in other settings is this: You’re stressed. Read more »
Preeclampsia is also called pregnancy-induced hypertension, toxemia of pregnancy, or acute hypertensive disease of pregnancy. Preeclampsia acts as a disorder that occurs during pregnancy, which is related to pregnancy-induced hypertension. Characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine, preeclampsia usually occurs after the 20th week of pregnancy. Sometimes referred to as pregnancy toxemia, preeclampsia can range from mild to severe. Without proper care and management, preeclampsia can cause a number of serious health complications, including preterm labor, seizures, and even death.
The hypertension component of Preeclampsia is present when the systolic blood pressure is greater than 140 mm Hg or the diastolic blood pressure is greater than 90 mm Hg in a woman known to be normotensive prior to pregnancy. The diagnosis requires 2 such abnormal blood pressure measurements recorded at least 6 hours apart. Read more »
Heart disease is endemic in the western population. A large part of this disease explosion is due to the high fat, low mobility, express lifestyle which we embrace.
However, nature has not equipped the human body to deal with this over indulgence, and the consequence is a massive increase in heart disease (atherosclerosis). In the UK, one in five men and one in seven women suffer from this condition.
Yet it is not all doom and gloom. By making simple lifestyle changes along with judicious supplementation, you can prevent or mitigate this condition. Read on to see how just a few of these natural remedies can help to keep your heart healthy:- Read more »
Many people are choosing to use natural remedy for high blood pressure. High blood pressure or hypertension can cause heart attacks or strokes if left untreated. Although there are degrees of hypertension, anything over 120 - 139 systolic and 80- 89 diastolic can be dangerous and needs to be reduced.
In the early stages, there are not usually any symptoms, but as the pressure rises the patient can suffer dizziness, nosebleeds, and headaches. Hypertension has no single cause, although being overweight, eating too much salt, stress, and alcohol abuse can all contribute to high blood pressure. Read more »
The heart is a vital organ which pumps blood to ensure that every cell of the body functions well. If the heart works more to pump the same amount of blood, this condition is called high blood pressure or high heart rate. While there are medications available to treat this condition, the medications also have certain undesirable side effects. That is why it is better to look for natural methods to lower heart rate.
One can choose from the following natural methods instead:
Exercise: Regular exercising will build a strong heart which will pump at a much slower pace to supply the required amount of blood. Cardiovascular exercise like swimming, brisk walking, jogging and cycling are ideal. Read more »
With the world becoming such a fast paced one and every day seeming like a competition, the average person’s health has been severely affected, whether they realize it or not. Trying to cram in more than 24 hours in a day, with domestic, career and social responsibilities has made the human body numb to an extent that it does not realize that something is persistently wrong until something goes terribly awry. To avoid such a circumstance, all that has to be done is indulging the body in some simple relaxing activities that will help to slow down your heart rate. This Buzzle article will discuss tips on how to slow down your heart rate.
Perform Aerobic Exercises
While excess physical exercise is one of the major causes of a fast heart rate, in order to get your heart rate down for the long run, you need to engage your body in regular physical exercise. Note that the keyword here is ‘regular’. Only when your body gets enough and regular aerobic exercise will your blood get enough oxygen, and the circulation will steady up when your body gets used to the workout routine. Yoga also helps in a great way to slow down the heart rate. So practice different Yoga Asanas and slow down your heart rate. Read more »
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a dangerous condition that can lead= to stroke, enlarged heart, congestive heart failure, kidney and eye damage, atherosclerosis hardening of the arteries, and premature death.
According to a recent report released in The New England Journal of Medicine of 16,000 adults surveyed over the age of 24, nearly 30 percent had blood pressure of at least 140/90 and more than one-third of them were unaware of their condition. Read more »
