Every good gardener will carefully water delicate plants to prevent them from being damaged by high water pressure. Like plants, the human body can be fragile, and it is necessary to care for it carefully to avoid excessive pressure. Have you thought about what happens to your body if your blood pressure stays high? It can have serious health consequences if not addressed!
According to the World Health Organization, high blood pressure, which is caused by a sustained elevation of blood pressure within our blood vessels, can be dangerous if left unchecked and goes unnoticed for a long time. One way to check for high blood pressure is to use a blood pressure monitor (either at home if you have access to one or at a healthcare clinic). The monitor will provide you with two types of blood pressure readings: systolic and diastolic. Normal ranges for these two readings include a systolic reading of about 120 or less and a diastolic reading of 70 or less. Whenever your blood pressure reading consistently exceeds a combined 120/70 by 10 or more, it is considered a warning sign of possible high blood pressure (often referred to as hypertension). Note that a qualified healthcare professional should diagnose hypertension.
Sadly, the World Health Organization indicates that almost half of all adults who experience high blood pressure do not know they have this condition! Yet, globally, high blood pressure has been found to be one of the leading causes of premature death. For example, high blood pressure was shown to be a key risk factor for the development of serious heart diseases. High Blood Pressure has also been related to the development of chronic kidney disease, dementia, and stroke. These health effects are alarming and suggest an urgent need to address this silent killer!
To prevent complications associated with high blood pressure, we should all regularly check our blood pressure and follow treatment recommendations if our readings are too high. We can avoid health problems associated with high blood pressure by staying physically active, such as by engaging in some form of exercise daily, such as walking, climbing stairs, or riding a bike. It is also a good idea for us to eat a healthy, low-fat, and vegetable-rich diet to help prevent high blood pressure. It is also a good idea to do our best to reduce any recurring sources of stress in our lives and to avoid excessive weight gain, which can all lead to problems with high blood pressure.
In addition, techniques like deep breathing, yoga, self-care, sleep, and low-impact exercise can help us reduce stress. Also, eating a balanced, healthy diet can go a long way toward helping us avoid excessive weight gain. Always remember that high blood pressure problems can emerge slowly and invisibly, destroying major organs bit by bit with the excess pressure it carries. These dangerous health influences from high blood pressure are creepy, and many people do not see them coming. Yet, once our blood pressure becomes elevated, it can alter the body beyond repair and cause significant harm, even death, from this silent killer. Luckily, we can do a lot to reduce the risks of high blood pressure. Stay healthy!
