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High Blood Pressure Causes and Treatments

Hypertension or High blood pressure (HBP) means high pressure (tension) in arteries. The arteries are vessels that carry the blood from pumping heart to all the tissues and body organs.

Author: Steven Marks

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Hypertension does not mean excessive tension, but emotional tension and stress can also help to increase blood pressure. Generally the normal blood pressure is below the mark 120/80; also blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is known as "pre-hypertension", and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above it is considered as high.

If you have been professionally diagnosed as having hypertension, then you must take the appropriate precautions and steps to search for ways to manage hypertension. As properly managing hypertension means not only dealing with the condition that you are currently suffering, but also prevent your blood pressure rise from in the future.

Some of the main causes for hypertension or high blood pressure are:

* Chronic alcohol abuse
* Hormonal disturbances
* Endocrine tumours.
* Chronic kidney diseases
* Diseases in the arteries supplying the kidneys

High Blood Pressure Treatment

There is no cure for primary hypertension, but blood pressure can almost always be lowered with the correct treatment. The prime goal of the treatment is to lower the blood pressure to levels that will prevent the heart disease and also other complications of the hypertension.

In many cases, it is very necessary to take antihypertensive medication as well along with other steps. Generally the hypertensive medications are introduced at very low doses. But the dose may be also gradually increased accordingly if needed. Also second, even a third drug may be introduces to achieve the good blood pressure level.

Hypertension can be treated naturally by diet change. 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. It is advised to include high-potassium diet, such as bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, soya beans, almond and spinach etc to help lower your blood pressure level.

Drinking lot of water and getting enough rest are holistic and natural way of treating hypertension, besides taking natural medications. Proper sleep, daily regular exercise and a healthier lifestyle with recreation time can also helps to control your blood pressure. Weight management, meditation and relaxation are also effective in controlling your hypertension.

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High Blood Pressure Causes and Treatments