High Blood Pressure ( Hypertension )

High blood pressure is a very common condition in which the heart works harder to pump blood into the body and may eventually cause heart problems like heart disease. Globally, high blood pressure has claimed over 7.5 million deaths. It accounts for 12.8% of the total global deaths. Worldwide, the general prevalence of high blood pressure is in adults older than 25 years. And due to aging and population increment, the overall number of persons affected with high blood pressure-induced hypertension has risen from 600 million in 1980 to 1 billion in 2008. It’s possible to have high blood pressure for years without showing symptoms. Symptoms Of High Blood Pressure Most cases of high blood pressure started with no symptoms, even when they reach a life-threatening level. Only a few people with high blood pressure show generic signs like headache, nosebleeds, or shortness of breath, but these signs aren’t particular to high blood pressure and may be ignored. Causes Of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is made up of two types: primary hypertension and secondary hypertension. Primary hypertension usually develops slowly for years. Secondary hypertension can be caused by hidden health conditions such as sleep apnea, thyroid problem, kidney problem, wrong medication like a birth control pill. Risk Factors Of High Blood Pressure Some risk factors of high blood pressure include: Age: The risk of developing high blood pressure increases with age. The disease is more prevalent in men above the age of 64 and 65 for women. Family history: In some families, high blood pressure is hereditary. Other risk factors include being overweight, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol intake, and smoking of tobacco. Treatment Of High Blood Pressure Lifestyle changes can play a huge role in preventing high blood pressure. Some of the lifestyle changes include:

Exercising
Eating heart-healthy foods
Consuming less salt
Controlling your weight
Reducing alcohol intake

However, some cases may require medical attention. Treating High Blood Pressure with lifestyle changes Lifestyle changes can play a huge role in preventing high blood pressure. Some of the lifestyle changes include: Weight loss is the most important step to control blood pressure. Shed off extra pounds and stay conscious of your waistline as excessive weights around your waistline can increase your chances of high blood pressure. Often times, blood pressure increases with weight. Also, being overweight obstructs sleep, which further increases blood pressure. Maintain a regular exercise A regular 30 minutes of exercise daily can lower your blood pressure by up to 8 mm Hg. Some types of exercises that reduce blood pressure include jogging, walking, swimming, cycling or dancing. Maintain a healthy diet Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy can lower your blood pressure. . Limit your daily alcohol intake. Going beyond in the holistic approach Louise Hay, Motivational leader and empowerment coach who has done pathbreaking work in supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families, has said that, “Illness however mild or severe is an indicator of your emotional state, caused by your thoughts and focus.” According to her, the main cause of High Blood Pressure:Longstanding emotional problem not solved. One of the ways of healing this is through saying or writing affirmations. Her affirmation for healing High Blood Pressure is: I am alive to the joy of living. I deserve and accept the very best of life. I love and rejoice in my masculinity. Read less