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		<description><![CDATA[Primary (aka essential) hypertension has no known cause, however there are a number of lifestyle factors which do seem to effect the chances of developing hypertension. Risk factors may be related to the environment, genetics and family history, smoking, diet, hormones, how much sodium (salt) you have in your diet or even the level of [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Primary (aka essential) hypertension has no known cause, however there are a number of lifestyle factors which do seem to effect the chances of developing hypertension.</p>
<p>Risk factors may be related to the environment, genetics and family history, smoking, diet, hormones, how much sodium (salt) you have in your diet or even the level of stress in your life. </p>
<p>Hypertension also increases your risk of having a stroke or heart attack, and can lead to other diseases as well as make other health conditions even worse. It is important to your health and your future to learn about the risk factors and by controlling and altering what you have control over you can change you decrease your risks. </p>
<p>? Exposure to environmental pollutants, such as tobacco smoke, vapors around the office, etc.</p>
<p>? Obesity &#8211; being over weight is a factor in hypertension, especially as one ages. Proper diet and weight loss may aid in reversing the associated problems. </p>
<p>? Lack of exercise &#8211; Daily &#8216;aerobic&#8217; exercise (walking, swimming, running, cycling, etc.) can be very beneficial in decreasing blood pressure, as well as helping with your weight . </p>
<p>? Stress &#8211; we could all benefit from a little less of this. Exercise also helps with reducing your stress.</p>
<p>? Lower Alcohol Consumption &#8211; Drinking excessively doubles your chances of suffering high blood pressure or a stroke. </p>
<p>? Medicines and prescriptions (Ritalin, hormones, steroids, anti-rejection medications), your doctor and pharmacist should be intimately aware of what you are taking. Illegal drugs can also cause you problems (amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy). </p>
<p>? Diet &#8211; a diet high in sodium puts strain on the blood vessels by increasing the fluid volume in the body (salt attracts water) </p>
<p>These risks can be helped or even controlled with the help of a doctor </p>
<p>? Pregnancy &#8211; the extra volume of blood, plus toxemia from high dietary salt intake can put a great strain on the vascular system. </p>
<p>? Kidney failure &#8211; the body is unable to remove fluids from the body causing an increase in fluid volume and blood pressure. </p>
<p>? Right-sided Heart Failure &#8211; decreases the hearts ability to pump high volumes of fluid through the heart causing a back-up into the blood vessels </p>
<p>Risk Factors over which you have no control</p>
<p>? Family history of hypertension especially onset before the age of 50. </p>
<p>? Age -your increases your chances of getting hypertension</p>
<p>? Gender (male or female)</p>
<p>? Race (Afro-American)</p>
<p>? Nervous System disorders</p>
<p>Secondary Hypertension</p>
<p>While the single cause of Primary hypertension is not known, the cause(s) of Secondary hypertension is and it is usually caused by another condition or disease. Conditions such as arteriosclerosis, diabetes, kidney disease, or even from medications and pregnancy (Gestational hypertension and is one of the reasons your doctor wants to see you more frequently near the end). </p>
<p>Hypertension can be caused either by taking medications or by stopping medications too quickly. Medications such as corticosteroids, birth control pills and other hormones, migraine medications, and medications used for chronic anemia (erythropoieten). Also a number of over-the-counter medications such as cough/cold medications and medications for asthma can cause hypertension.</p>
<p>Medications for hypertension can also cause a rebound hypertension if they are not weaned off of slowly. </p>
<p>Street drugs that can cause hypertension include: alcohol, amphetamines, ecstasy (MDMA and derivatives), and cocaine. </p>
<p>A small number of people experience malignant hypertension. This is an extremely high blood pressure that causes swelling of the optic nerve (the nerve that control vision). This is considered a medical emergency. Many of your vital organs are in serious risk of injury including your brain, your eyes, blood vessels, heart, and kidneys.</p>
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<p>Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is caused by the pressure due to excessive pumping of the heart..It is one of the leading causes of death in the world today. In addition to being a deadly condition, hypertension can also cause damage to vital organs like the liver, brains, kidneys and the heart. Unfortunately, people suffering from hypertension may not even be aware of that condition till it becomes too serious a problem. Blood pressure measure always has two readings, one taken when the heart is beating and the other when the heart is at rest. The normal values for these two readings are 140 and 90 respectively.</p>
<p>Causes of Hypertension: There are two types of hypertension. One occurs due to the increase in the pressure of the heart while beating., mostly due to old age. This type of hypertension called essential hypertension or primary hypertension. This condition can be controlled with the proper precautions, and many people with essential hypertension may live for eighty years or more. The other called Malignant hypertension occurs due to the disorders of any of the vital organs, such as the brain, the liver and the kidneys. Hormonal imbalances can also cause hypertension in some cases. These are very fatal and need to remedied urgently. Malignant Hypertension is also called Secondary Hypertension</p>
<p>Hypertension Symptoms: Some of the common symptoms of hypertension are: ? Giddiness, Dizziness and a Feeling of Instability. ? Palpitations. ? Insomnia (inability to sleep well). ? Digestive problems and Constipation.</p>
<p>Treatment of Hypertension:</p>
<p>Hypertension, like any other physical disorder needs to be treated by a physician. Yet, hypertension, not being a disease but only a condition can be controlled through diet, exercise and adjustment of lifestyle. There are several claims about &#8220;cures&#8221; for hypertension through use of herbal medicines and other remedies. I do not like to go into the merits of these claims.</p>
<p>But there is a simple method which does not involve use of any drugs or remedies. This technique called Slow Breathing can bring down your blood pressure quickly and almost effortlessly. This method has medical recognition &#8211; FDA approved, easy to use and practicable by all. This method has been used and endorsed by such institutions of repute as the Harvard Medical School, The Mayo Clinic, Rush-Presbyterian Hospital and the American Heart Association. Studies published in the Journal of Human Hypertension and numerous other respected medical journals reveal that:</p>
<p>Breathing slowly and deeply (less than 10 breaths per minute) for 10 to 15 minutes a day while extending exhalation results in significant reductions in blood pressure. That&#8217;s because gentle, slow breathing acts like a natural safety valve to relax muscle tension, especially in the chest area, allowing constricted blood vessels to open and relieve pressure on the heart.</p>
<p>It literally takes a load off your chest!</p>
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<p>Several factors influence hypertension, however it must be fully understood that these factors change from person to person. Some people inherit high blood pressure genetically whereas others develop it from an unhealthy diet and weight gain. These hypertension causes are important to understand how they apply to each patient concerned about their blood pressure. Here are 6 main causes of hypertension found amongst most sufferers of the disease.</p>
<p>· Obesity. Chronic weight gain increases the chance of developing high blood pressure by 500%. A massive 2/3 of the cases of hypertension can be attributed to obesity. It is a serious health issue that is plaguing the developed countries of the world.</p>
<p>· Sodium Sensitivity. Sodium can increase the amount your cells release water inside your blood. This will increase blood pressure as your blood gets “thicker” or “heavier” in a sense.</p>
<p>· Genetics. In 30% of cases the patient has inherited the disease through their genes. This does NOT mean that the patient is untreatable, they can still practice long term lifestyle changes to combat the disease even if there are of normal health and weight.</p>
<p>· Drugs. Specific medications such as different forms of hormone enhancers and some anti-inflammatory drugs can play a large contribution to high blood pressure. It is up to the patient to seek medical advice concerning their drug therapy but some studies are debatable and results limited. However what I always advise people; is to stay away from using drugs if possible. Because you don’t 100% know the side affects that the specific drug will have on your body, thus to play it safe always try to seek out a more natural alternative.</p>
<p> So these hypertension causes are to be taken into account when planning your blood pressure management. Each cause is preventable and if you feel like you have tried everything don’t give up. There are numerous alternatives to just medicinal drugs, the easiest alternative is to be as healthy as you can be, being the right weight and eating healthy plus exercise is the first step to healthy blood pressure levels.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a persistent blood pressure above 90 mm Hg between the heart beats (diastolic) or over 140 mm Hg at the beats (systolic). The blood pressure varies naturally in response to stress and physical work load. Therefore the blood pressure shall be measured in a relaxed situation and several times before this diagnosis is certain.</p>
<p>Hypertension does not in itself give dramatic symptoms, but it is dangerous because it causes a highly increased risk for heart infarction, stroke and renal failure.</p>
<p>THE PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION</p>
<p>One out of six persons is hypertensive. Most persons suffering from hypertension is over the age of 35. Still 6% of teenagers are hypertensive and also 1% of every child.</p>
<p>THE SYMPTOMS AND CONSEQUENCES OF HYPERTENSION</p>
<p>Hypertension is often without symptoms. By mild hypertension, flushing and headache can occur.<br />
More serious hypertension gives symptoms like: Fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, tachycardia (rapid heart rate) and nosebleeds.</p>
<p>Extreme hypertension gives morning headache, blurred vision, dyspnoea (breathing difficulties) and elevated values of certain components in the blood, like urea and serum creatinine.</p>
<p>Hypertension will in the long run hurt the blood vessels, and serious hypertension can do extensive damage to the blood vessels in a few months or years. </p>
<p>The damaged blood vessels will impair the blood flow. They can also rupture causing a bleeding or be clogged by a blood clot that shuts out the blood flow and causes tissue damage. These things can occur in the brain, causing a stroke, in the heart causing heart infarction or in the kidneys with renal failure as a consequence.</p>
<p>A renal failure will in the next turn cause the hypertension to aggarvate, partly because a damaged kidney will not manage to secrete water and salt well enough, and partly because a kidney that do not get enough blood will start a hormonal mechanism that induces the kidney to actively hold back salt and water.</p>
<p>THE MECHANISMS AND CAUSES OF HYPERTENSION</p>
<p>The direct mechanisms causing hypertension is one or more of these factors:<br />
- An increased tension in the blood vessel walls.<br />
- An increased blood volume caused by elevated levels of salt and lipids in the blood holding back water.<br />
- Hardened and inelastic blood vessels caused by arteriosclerosis.</p>
<p>The primary causes behind these mechanisms are not fully understood, but these factors contribute to causing hypertension:<br />
- A high consume of salt<br />
- A high fat consume.<br />
- Stress at work and in the daily life.<br />
- Smoking.<br />
- Over-weight<br />
- Lack of exercise.<br />
- Kidney failure.</p>
<p>LIFESTYLE MEASURES TO PREVENT AND TREAT HYPERTENSION</p>
<p>Lifestyle measures shall always be a component of the hypertension treatment. Sometimes such measures are enough to cure the condition. Those measures are:<br />
- Reducing salt consume.<br />
- Reduction of the consume of fat, and especially saturated fat.<br />
- Weight reduction.<br />
- Relaxing and stress reduction techiques, for example meditation and autogenic training.<br />
- Regular exercise.</p>
<p>SPECIAL FOOD TYPES THAT REDUCE THE BLOOD PRESSURE</p>
<p>Research projects suggest that the following food types reduce blood pressure.</p>
<p>Fish oil and fat fish. The working substances seem to be the omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The effect from fish oil seems to cease when the fish oil supplements are stopped.<br />
-Olive oil, especially olive oil of the quality extra virgin.</p>
<p>NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS TO HELP AGAINST HYPERTENSION</p>
<p>Natural supplements to treat hypertension exist. These supplements reduce blood pressure by lowering the cholesterol and lipid content in the blood, by preventing oxidation of tissue components by free radicals, and by helping damaged blood vessels to heal. Examples of ingredients having these effects are vitamin B3, inositol, turmenic extract and gum guggul extract. </p>
<p>They may also contain Ingredients giving a direct anti-hypertensive effect, like potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C and fatty acids from marine sources.</p>
<p>MEDICAL TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION </p>
<p>When lifestyle measures and supplements are not enough to cure the condition, medical treatment must be applied.</p>
<p>Diuretics, or medicines to increase the urine production, are used to decrease the water content in the blood vessels, and thereby reduce the pressure in the vessels. When the water content is lowered, the heart does not need to pump so hard any more, and this will also reduce the pressure.</p>
<p>Beta-adrenergic blockers are another group of medicines to treat hypertension. This group of medicines block the signals that hormones and neurotransmitters give to the vessel walls, and the vessel walls then relax. They also slow down the heart rate to give a lower pressure exerted by the heart upon the blood.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common health problem of older age groups and some younger adults. Hypertension varies depending on the age, height, weight, and gender.</p>
<p>Most physicians and doctors are recommending pharmaceutical medicines which are being sold in drug stores, as the means to treat hypertension. Many researchers and scientists are beginning to lean towards the natural ways as the means to treat hypertension. This is because of the unpleasant outcomes which may result when you continuously take pharmaceutical medicines.</p>
<p>In this busy stressful life, it is highly important for old and younger adults to have a systematic check of their blood pressure. High blood pressure can be controlled with natural remedies and changes in diet and lifestyle. Reducing your stress can also improve your general health, including your blood pressure. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits and diet habits prove to be an effective step in both preventing and controlling high blood pressure. Blood pressure medications can be added if lifestyle changes alone are not effective in controlling your high blood pressure.</p>
<p>Having hypertension is one indication that you are living an unhealthy lifestyle, and hence leading a healthy lifestyle can probably help you to control your blood pressure and lead a healthier and happier life. Hypertension is a disease that is typically easy to treat with natural means. There are a number of natural ways to treat hypertension. Most of the natural remedies used for treating hypertension are safe and effective. Researches found that hydrotherapy, special vegetarian diet, exercise, herbal tea, and adequate water have good effect in controlling hypertension.</p>
<p>Diet change is one natural way of treating hypertension. Consume either raw or cooked garlic to help in lowering hypertension. Garlic, which contains a compound called adenosine which functions both as a muscle relaxant and as an aid in vaso dilation, helps in dilating the muscles of blood vessels, thereby avoiding blood clots and lowering blood pressure. Eat high-potassium diet, such as bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, skimmed milk, oranges, watermelon, soya beans, almond and spinach, to help lower your blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables are best sources of vitamin C, potassium and soluble fiber, all of which have an effect in lowering blood pressure. Fishes which contains omega-3 fatty acids can be a good diet for people who are experiencing hypertension. Omega-3 fatty acids have the ability to dilate blood vessels and significantly lower blood pressure. Food rich in calcium regulates the heart?s muscle contraction, making it easier for managing blood pressure. Many people have successfully treated hypertension with apple cider vinegar. It is rich in so many vitamins and nutrients that are thought to be helpful in lowering hypertension. Hawthorne berries can also be used to treat hypertension.</p>
<p>Drinking lot of water and getting enough rest are holistic and natural way of treating hypertension, besides taking natural medications. Enough sleep, regular exercise and healthier lifestyle with recreation time can control your blood pressure. You can also control your hypertension through weight management, meditation and relaxation. All these natural health remedies rely on how you balance your diet, intake of supplements and your lifestyle, in order to control your high blood pressure.</p>
<p>Besides the above tips, you can refer a lot of web-sites which show the exact step-by-step formula of natural treatments for Hypertension.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Have you ever felt your heart to be pumping so hard especially when you are at the height of extreme emotions like anger or happiness? Have you ever felt a sudden rush of blood when you are nervous or excited? Are these conditions related to <b>hypertension</b>? </p>
<p><b> What is Hypertension? </b></p>
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<p> Commonly referred to as high blood pressure, <b>hypertension</b> is a medical condition characterized by the elevation of blood pressure. There are different kinds of hypertension but the most common is the arterial hypertension. This condition could also be classified into two &#8211; essential and secondary. </p>
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<p> Essential <b>hypertension</b> refers to the condition when there is no specific medical cause that could explain the occurrence. On the other hand, secondary hypertension is caused by secondary conditions like kidney malfunctions or adrenal tumors. When not treated immediately, this condition could become persistent and could cause a lot of other ailments especially those that concern the heart. It has known to be the common risk strokes, heart attacks, heart failure and arterial aneurysm. It is also said to be the leading cause of chronic renal failure. As an effect of hypertension, a person who frequently suffers such is known to have lesser life expectancy. </p>
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<p> Though medicine poses specific ranges of blood pressure that are considered to be at the level of hypertension, the condition is still relative to a person. Sometimes, hypertension is dependent on how a patient can sustain certain blood pressures. When the blood pressure rises 50 percent above what is known to be the normal to a person, it already calls for a treatment. </p>
<p><b> Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension </b></p>
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<p> Hypertension is only determined through a blood pressure measurement equipment and reads the systolic and diastolic of the blood. There is actually no identified sign of hypertension; rather, it varies from one person to another. Some people report to have experienced headaches, fatigue, dizziness, blurring of vision and facial flushing. </p>
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<p> One of the misconceptions of <b>hypertension</b> is its association with stress, mental tension and anxiety. These conditions may affect the flow of the blood but those could not alone cause the imbalance condition of the blood flow. However, accelerated hypertension is closely associated with somnolence, confusion, visual disturbances, nausea and vomiting. </p>
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<p> Being in a hypertension condition is not permanent; and it could not be severe enough to cause symptoms. Symptoms only surface when signs of end-organ damage are determined or are possible; otherwise, the condition is still considered accelerated hypertension. Malignant hypertension, on the other hand, is caused by increased intracranial pressure. These could be diagnosed through retinal examination. </p>
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<p> Another misconception is that hypertension is known to be only experienced with people in old age. However, this condition could also occur in children and teenagers. Obesity in children is known to be a factor of developing the occurrence of such phenomenon. The detection and intervention in childhood <b>hypertension</b> could be determined though early evidence of the development of atherosclerosis. Aside from that, temperature could also affect the condition in children especially that they are in the height of an active lifestyle. </p>
<p><b> Complications of Hypertension </b></p>
<p><b> Hypertension</b> , as mentioned earlier, could cause a lot of complications. Alone, it is not considered as illness since it is temporary. However, this condition increases the risk in developing other health conditions. Complications include cerebrovascular accidents or strokes, heart attack, heart failure, damage to the retina of the eye and renal failure. </p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Knowing about your body can be very beneficial to your health as you age. Knowing about your blood pressure can help prevent strokes, heart disease and kidney disease. In this article you will find everything you should know about your blood pressure. </p>
<p>Anyone can have high blood pressure. It doesn&#8217;t matter your age, race, ethnicity or gender. Many people suffer from high blood pressure and have a higher risk of strokes and heart diseases than those with regular blood pressure. </p>
<p>What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. Your blood pressure is always rising and falling throughout the day and if it rises and stays that way over time, you have high blood pressure. </p>
<p>High blood pressure is usually referred to as hypertension. When you have high blood pressure it puts more pressure on the heart, making it work harder than usual. This is why you end up at risk for strokes or heart disease. </p>
<p>What is the normal blood pressure level? The normal blood pressure level is less than 120 over 80 or less. The first number is your systolic pressure and the second number is your diastolic pressure. Your numbers are read 120 over 80, etc. If your pressure is 140 over 90 or higher you have high blood pressure. </p>
<p>What is systolic blood pressure? This is the force of blood in your arteries when your heart is beating. </p>
<p>What is diastolic blood pressure? This is the force of blood in your arteries when your heart is relaxing. </p>
<p>What are the risk factors of high blood pressure? The most common risks of high blood pressure are stroke and heart disease. There are a few other risk factors that can be modified and some that cannot be. The following are some risks: Tobacco Physical Inactivity Diabete Abnormal Cholesterol Being overweight </p>
<p>Who can get high blood pressure? Unfortunately anyone can get high blood pressure but it is more common among African Americans. Nearly one in three American adults has high blood pressure. African Americans also have a much higher death rate from kidney disease and stroke than white Americans. Even so, with treatment you can help lower your blood pressure. </p>
<p>How can I lower my blood pressure? Fortunately there are many different ways of helping to lower your blood pressure. Exercise is a great way to lower it. Doing physical activity will make your heart stronger over time. If you have a stronger heart it can pump blood easier lessening your risks of stroke and kidney diseases. It is never too late to start exercising! </p>
<p>If you are concerned about your blood pressure consult your physician. Ask any and all questions you might have and find the best way for you to lower it. If all regular ways fail, consider medication. Talk with your doctor about your health and lifestyle so he can choose the best medicine for you. If you want to live a healthy life, taking control of your blood pressure is very important.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a natural way of helping to control high blood pressure then a great place to start is by modifying your diet. A diet designed to reduce blood pressure should include plenty of fresh, fruits and vegetables as they contain essential minerals, nutrients and fiber, which can all help in a [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are looking for a natural way of helping to control high blood pressure then a great place to start is by modifying your diet.  A diet designed to reduce blood pressure should include plenty of fresh, fruits and vegetables as they contain essential minerals, nutrients and fiber, which can all help in a treatment plan to reduce high blood pressure.  So what kinds of high blood pressure fruits and vegetables should a person be choosing to eat?</p>
<p>&#13;Generally a person should be eating fruits and vegetables which contain high amounts of fiber in them.  This will help suppress the appetite and help the digestive process.</p>
<p>&#13;Fruits and vegetables to include in a diet to reduce high blood pressure include the following: </p>
<p>&#13;Asparagus<br />&#13;Carrots<br />&#13;Broccoli<br />&#13;Peas<br />&#13;Corn<br />&#13;Strawberries<br />&#13;Oranges<br />&#13;Apples<br />&#13;Pears<br />&#13;Bananas<br />&#13;Lentils <br />&#13;Chickpeas</p>
<p>&#13;But, most vegetables and fruits can be added into the diet, and they should replace the foods that need to be restricted from a high blood pressure diet, including processed foods, foods that contain high levels of sodium and food that are high in saturated fats.</p>
<p>&#13;The great thing about substituting these particular foods for those that are high in fat is not only do they make you feel fuller quicker, but they also provide you with good sources of nutrients and minerals, which are vital to keep your body healthy and boost the immune system.</p>
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<p>&#13;Also by eating more fruit and vegetables there is normally a natural reduction in the volume of calories consumed, and in many cases just by cutting back on the number of calories, thereby reducing weight, there is knock on reduction in the high blood pressure.  </p>
<p>&#13;As well as increasing the amount of fiber you have in your diet you should also increase the amount of potassium as well.  Fruit that is rich in potassium are bananas. </p>
<p>&#13;Why not place a few in a liquidizer with some freshly squeezed orange juice and some raspberries and you will have a really great tasting drink that is also helping to lower blood pressure, as it contains high amounts of fiber, potassium and all other beneficial nutrients.</p>
<p>&#13;To ensure that there is a sufficient mix of nutrients and variety in the diet, try and include three different colored vegetables on the plate for every meal.  So for example you could have some grated carrot along with some lettuce and a couple of cherry tomato.</p>
<p>&#13;Also, if you do need to cook your vegetables or fruit it is best if they are steamed. This way they will not lose so many of their essential properties, which are vital to maintaining a healthy body.</p>
<p>&#13;A number of studies have been carried out show changing your diet can have the same beneficial impact on high blood pressure as taking medication.  This does not mean that the medication prescribed by the doctor should not be taken &#8211; Of course it should.  But it means that if a good diet is followed then the blood pressure can be regulated much faster, and the effects can last for longer.</p>
<p>&#13;A high blood pressure, fruits and vegetables diet, with the inclusion of lean low fat meats, can mean that not only is the blood pressure reduced, but also those that are overweight usually find they lose weight as well. Discuss any changes in diet before you make them with your doctor.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hypertension is a medical condition where blood pressure is high, forcing strongly against the blood vessel walls. This would increase the workload of the heart &#8211; causing it to work harder than it should. Hypertension could cause the blood vessels to explode which is fatal or other problems to the coronary arteries, eyes, kidneys and [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hypertension is a medical condition where blood pressure is high, forcing strongly against the blood vessel walls. This would increase the workload of the heart &#8211; causing it to work harder than it should. Hypertension could cause the blood vessels to explode which is fatal or other problems to the coronary arteries, eyes, kidneys and brain which is equally damaging.</p>
<p>&#13;There are two types of hypertension &#8211; primary and secondary. Primary hypertension is closely related to the patient&#8217;s lifestyle while secondary hypertension is caused by other medical conditions &#8211; kidney and liver failure are known to be causes of secondary hypertension.</p>
<p>&#13;Symptoms or Signs of Hypertension</p>
<p>&#13;These symptoms are not mandatory in condition of hypertension, but if you suspect or find it unsettling, do take a blood pressure test at your local medical center.</p>
<p>&#13;1. Chest pains &#8211; A heavy crushing pain in the chest; in laymen&#8217;s term it feels like someone is standing on your chest.<br />&#13;2. Nosebleed<br />&#13;3. Urinal bleed &#8211; blood in urine.<br />&#13;4. Tiredness and regularly experience confusion<br />&#13;5. Changes or blurring of vision</p>
<p>&#13;Causes of Primary Hypertension and Prevention</p>
<p>&#13;Lack of physical activity: Most of the causes for primary hypertension are caused by the lifestyle factor. The lack of physical activity could, first of all, increase cholesterol levels. Rising cholesterol levels narrows the blood vessel, thus increasing the pressure of blood flow &#8211; hypertension. Prevention can then be done maintaining a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity (jogging or walking) could reduce cholesterol induced hypertension. Taking precautions against diabetes could also help because diabetes are normally related to hypertension.</p>
<p>&#13;Tobacco products: It is uncertain whether it is the tobacco, or nicotine in tobacco products that are the exact cause of hypertension. But the facts are smokers are at higher risk of suffering from hypertension. This may be explained by the fact that nicotine increases blood pressure temporarily but there are arguments that nicotine patches do not increase blood pressure. No matter the case, anyone can prevent hypertension by staying away from tobacco products especially cigarettes and users &#8211; smokers.</p>
<p>&#13;Alcohol: The factual statistics shows that between 30% &#8211; 60% of alcoholics suffer from hypertension. Although there are no medically or scientifically proven tests that results in the conclusion that alcohol is a cause of hypertension, do use your common sense by judging the statistics and stay away from alcohols because it increases your risk of suffering hypertension.</p>
<p>&#13;Sodium: Excessive intake of salt or salty foods could lead to hypertension as sodium tends to increase the blood pressure. Notice that the term &#8216;tends to&#8217; is applied. This is because only those who are sensitive or responsive to sodium would have their blood pressure react to excessive sodium intake. However, to play it safe, it is advisable to cut down on food intakes that contain high levels of salt such as salty snacks, pickled foods, processed foods, etc.</p>
<p>&#13;Stress: Blood pressure levels increase as stress increases. The only prevention for stress induced hypertension is to calm down and do not response to hectic circumstances. Take things less seriously or light, you health is far more important and therefore whatever that causes stress is just not worth your time or attention.</p>
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