Hey there, blood pressure warriors! Dealing with hypertension doesn’t have to mean relying solely on medications. If you’re looking for natural remedies to tame the blood pressure beast, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll uncover five simple yet effective ways to keep your blood pressure under control using natural methods. Let’s dive…
Are you tired of feeling like a balloon about to burst with high blood pressure? Or maybe you’re just looking to avoid a future with a daily regimen of pills. Either way, you’re in luck because lifestyle changes can manage your blood pressure levels! No more excuses about your ‘African genetics’ being the cause because a few changes can make a huge difference.
High blood…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure in pregnancy, is when blood pressure (the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood) is too high. Some women have high blood pressure before getting pregnant, and some develop it during pregnancy.
Preeclampsia, a life-threatening blood pressure disorder, can happen during pregnancy or after pregnancy.
Your blood pressure is an essential indicator of your overall health, which is why monitoring it regularly—and understanding what the numbers mean— is vital, especially if you’re at risk for hypertension or high blood pressure.
High blood pressure should never be ignored, as it can lead to health
complications, heart disease, retinopathy (eye disease), chronic kidney disease, and even…
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Overview
High blood pressure (or Hypertension) is known as the ‘silent killer. It rarely has warning signs or symptoms, but untreated, it can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Key Facts
The risk of developing high blood pressure increases with age
Most people do not…
Blood pressure depends on how much blood your heart is pumping and how well your blood flows through your arteries. When it is slightly lower than 120/80 mmHg is considered normal, but when higher than 130/80 mmHg is considered high.
The term elevated blood pressure ranges between standard and high levels.
Managing this health condition can be difficult to handle sometimes, especially when it has…
For someone who typically has no history of hypertension, it can be bothersome to experience hypertension after surgery. Changes in blood pressure readings after surgery can either result in hypertension (high blood pressure) or hypotension (low blood pressure).
These changes may result from a directive given before the surgery or at the point of the surgery. It usually has little or nothing to do…
From erectile dysfunction to prostate cancer, hepatitis, and more, there are many health conditions that are common in men. High blood pressure is also one of such conditions, and it is pretty common among men who do not check their blood pressure numbers regularly and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
What is blood pressure?
Simply put, blood pressure is the level of force on your blood as…
It is quite common to hear Nigerians say, “don’t stress yourself; do you want to have a high B.P.?” It sure works as a means of pacification because people know the severity of this condition.
Having normal blood pressure is essential to living a healthy life. This is because when the pressure that forces the blood to flow around the circulatory system is not present, nutrients or oxygen…