High Blood Pressure Blog

A quarter to one-half of all Americans today, based on studies, are overweight.  It is sad to know that these figures are not limited to adults.  A sharp increase from 5% to 14% of children are overweight now than they were a few decades ago.

The reason for this, experts say, is that the average American exercises less than before. Also, as American families become more affluent, consumption of the wrong kinds of food increases accordingly.

Even though some physical activities are being required by schools, such as credits in Physical Education or JROTC for graduation, the statistics are telling us that these efforts are not enough.
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Do you know the reason why every time you go to a doctor’s office, hospital, or any other health related place, they always begin with a check of your blood pressure?

High blood pressure or hypertension, also known as the “silent disease” or the “silent killer” is the measure of the blood’s pressure against the wall of the arteries as the heart pumps.

Many people walk around every day with dangerously high blood pressure without ever knowing it because often times there are no symptoms for weeks, months, or even years. (more…)

It’s no surprise to my friends and family that I pride myself on living a healthy lifestyle.  This is why, I suppose only half-joking, that they refer to my daily Grande coffee from Starbucks as my “vice.”

A friend recently told me to “watch out,” while at Starbucks the other day as I drank my coffee because her doctor told her that coffee can contribute to high blood pressure, or hypertention. (more…)

I am extremely fortunate in my position to be able to receive direct feedback from my clients.  They let me know personally, how my program has helped and ask follow up questions to help ensure they are as healthy as they can possibly be.  Sometimes, the same question comes up and its good to be able to address the answer to many.

Several of you have asked if there is a link between Vitamin D deficiency and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Vitamin D is actually several different vitamins ” Vitamin D2 and D3 specifically.  Vitamin D3 is produced when a persons skin is exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet light.  In fact, sunlight is the easiest way to get the required amount of Vitamin D. (more…)

Blood pressure concerns are completely understandable.  I suffered from high blood pressure myself and now spend my time researching this problem as well as many other health conditions.

In general, a reading of 140 over 90 is considered “high.”  120 over 80 up to 139 over 89 is usually considered “pre-hypertension.”  The top number is called the systolic pressure.

Why are these numbers that important?  As we age, hypertension tends to be more prevalent.  In fact, it is estimated that up to two thirds of the population over age 65 have high blood pressure.  Some even believe the increase begins around age 50.

If not treated, hypertension can continue to put strain on the heart which can then increase the chances of heart attacks or strokes.

In addition to the heart, other organs can be affected such as the kidneys. (more…)

I was about to doze off when I heard the words heart attack and stroke.  This was matter of factly mentioned in conjunction with the advertisement for high blood pressure medicine.

I can’t even tell you how many people I hear from due to this very concern.  They have turned to my natural High Blood Pressure Program to avoid these side effects and more.

I am very familiar with the host of problems various drugs can bring.  However, I never tire of researching it just the same.  I am amazed all over again when reviewing the side effects of the various drugs people have mentioned.

140 over 90 is typically considered high blood pressure. (more…)

High blood pressure is a very common concern.  A great number of studies, research, advise etc. is out there especially in light of the serious health consequences if it is not treated.

I too have published a number of articles especially since I too suffered from hypertension.  I intend to continue this effort because it is serious but treatable.

Most people are familiar with the standard blood pressure ranges – anything over 140 over 90 is considered hypertension.  120 over 80 up to 139 over 89 is considered pre-hypertension.

Many are not aware though that even if the diastolic reading (bottom number) is low, that a high systolic reading (top number) can also affect health adversely. (more…)

Very often I am receiving emails from people who have tried each and everything to lower their up to 210/140 high blood pressure. They are using medicines for about a decade and also tried all the supplements that are known to humans.

I also came to know that their parents, grandparents and also their aunts and uncles had suffered from soaring blood pressure. So, it is present in their genes, right?

Nearly every time, they do have the same sort of question….

“Could this program help me in such a bad situation?”

As this is a frequent question, I have decided to explain it here on this blog.

You see, hypertension is of course partly caused by genetic factors or wrong bad modern days diet. But that is only a small part of the problem. Emotions and thinking patterns plays much bigger part. (more…)