Treating High Blood Pressure

Some of the most common health problems of adults in the U.S.A. are related to high blood pressure or hypertension. A recent survey revealed that more than 30% of Americans suffered from this ailment. Higher, and sometimes lower, than normal blood pressure can be fatal if not discovered and acted on at an early stage.

The cardiovascular system is a complex network of body parts, including the heart and blood vessels. Blood pressure is the force that is exerted on the heart and these vessels while the blood is flowing through the body.

Systolic pressure is measured as the maximum pressure in the arteries when the heart is actively pumping blood. Diastolic pressure, is measured as the minimum pressure when the heart is resting between beats.

A normal blood pressure reading for a healthy person would be around 120 over 80. Generally, anyone with a systolic blood pressure consistently above 160 and/or a diastolic pressure over 100 need treatment to lower their blood pressure.

High blood pressure can lead to various problems such as kidney failure, heart disease, strokes and even heart failure. It has become known as a silent killer because most of the symptoms can be passed off as just a general feeling of tiredness or weakness and it is not till a later time that people discover they have high blood pressure.

Making sure that your blood pressure remains at an acceptable level is quite an easy task for a normal healthy person. Eating a healthy diet, taking regular exercise, cut down on your salt and alcohol intake and quit smoking are a few of the most important things you can do.

If you are suffering from high blood pressure your doctor can prescribe certain drugs that should be able to regulate it, and arrange regular monitoring in case a change of medication is needed.

Natural remedies have been used to maintain a healthy heart and circulatory system in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Clinical studies are available that show there are a range of herbs that are able to support the cardiovascular system and to keep blood pressure at normal levels.

High blood pressure in itself is not fatal, but if it is not brought down to acceptable levels it may lead to other fatal complications later so have it checked now before it is too late!