Every day at least one person is diagnosed with the problem of hypertension. This is when the diastolic pressure is 90 or above and systolic pressure is 140 or above. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. More than 2,600 people die of heart disease every day, which translates into one cardiovascular death every 33 seconds. As soon as the problem is diagnosed, you start thinking about medication to bring these numbers back to normal. However, do you know that even without medication, these numbers can be brought at normal level? Our lifestyle has significant impact on our blood pressure readings. A healthy lifestyle will lead to improved health. People are generally confused about what changes they should adopt in their lifestyle which will help in controlling high blood pressure. Let take a look at 10 factors of treating high BP- Lose those extra pounds and tone your waistline- the extra pounds you put on a...
Did you know that among its many attributes, Vitamin D can contribute to: o Immune system regulation o Healthy body weight o Multiple Sclerosis prevention o Healthy brain function o Rheumatoid arthritis prevention o Cancer prevention And that’s not all… Recent studies show that there may even be a connection between vitamin D and heart health. “D” Heart of the Matter One study showed that people extremely low in vitamin D were twice as likely to suffer a heart attack, heart failure, or stroke within five years, when compared to people with higher levels. Those who seemed to be at greatest risk were people with high blood pressure. So, only those lacking in vitamin D need to be concerned about their hearts? That may sound like good news, but unfortunately a huge portion of the U.S. population doesn’t get enough vitamin D. And that might include you! Let the Sun Shine In! Vitamin D is produced naturally through our skin when we’re out in the sun. Years ago, most of us g...
In working with clients and providing advice and counsel encouraging them to focus on a well-being lifestyle, I often hear questions that start with. "I heard in the news …" This month one of the topics making news was high blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems. About 30 percent of people in the United States have high blood pressure. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently shared a study that focused on intense management of blood pressure below the traditionally targeted systolic pressure of 140. Systolic measures pressure in the arteries when the heart muscle contracts. An example is 120/90. In the past, health care providers have advised monitoring pressure more closely if the systolic pressure is 140 or above. The study began six years ago with 2,900 participants age 50 and older. As the study progressed, the data showed that by targeting a lower systol...
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