HYPERTENSION : it's causes, prevention and management

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Hi everyone hope you all have a wonderful day am here to discuss about an important issues, people see it as a common thing, yes is common but very important for us to know about it. Is about
HYPERTENSION
(high blood pressure)
Someone may ask

WHAT IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
This is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high( i.e 140/90mmHg )or higher,
it is common but can be serious if not treated.
People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms, the only way is to get your blood checked.

SYMPTOMS OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Severe headaches
Chest pain
Dizziness
Difficult breathing
Nausea
Vomiting

CAUSES OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Lifestyle habit can increase the risk of high blood pressure including if you:

• Eat unhealthy foods often, especially foods that are high in salt and low in potassium.

• Drink to much alcohol or caffeine

• Don't get enough physical activity

• Don't get enough good quality sleep

• Experience high stress situation

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN BLOOD PRESSURE IS HIGH

If your blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs such as your brain, kidneys and eyes.
If it's not treated,it can increase your risk of serious condition such as heart disease and heart attack.

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HOW To PREVENT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

• Eating a healthy diet
• Getting regular physical activity
• Being at a healthy weight
• Limiting alcohol
• Not smoking
• Managing stress
• Getting enough high quality sleep

HOW to calm your blood pressure

How to lower your high blood pressure

• A 60_second trick to lower blood pressure immediately is to take a deep breath and try to relax
• Drink some water
• Try some mild physical activity
• Eat some dark chocolate
• Take a cold shower
• Get some sun
• Drink beetroot and apple juice

I hope with this little knowledge of my I believe I have made your day.

Thanks for your time