What is high blood pressure?


Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into the arteries (blood vessels) which carry the blood throughout the body. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, means the pressure in your arteries is above the normal range. In most cases, no one knows what causes high blood pressure. What you eat can affect your blood pressure.

How does nutrition affect blood pressure?
Certain foods can increase blood pressure.
Certain foods can lower blood pressure.
Gaining weight can increase blood pressure.
Losing weight can reduce blood pressure.

What should I eat to control high blood pressure?
Eat foods lower in fat, salt, and calories.
Use spices and herbs, vinegar, lemon or fruit juices instead of salt to flavor foods.
Use less oil, butter, margarine, shortening, and salad dressings.

What are some of the foods I should eat?
Skim or 1% milk, yogurt, Greek yogurt (calcium-rich foods can lower blood pressure)
Lean meat
Skinless turkey and chicken
Low-salt, ready-to-eat cereals
Cooked hot cereal (not instant)
Low-fat and low-salt cheeses
Fruits (fresh, frozen, or canned without added salt)
Vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned, no added salt)
Richly colored green, orange, and red items are high in potassium and minerals that help lower blood pressure.
The goal is 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
Plain rice, pasta, and potatoes
Breads (English muffins, bagels, rolls, and tortillas)
Lower salt "prepared" convenience food


Unsalted seeds (pumpkin, squash, sunflower) and unsalted nuts are mineral-rich foods that lower blood pressure.
What foods should I eat less of?
Butter and margarine
Regular salad dressings
Fatty meats
Whole milk dairy products
Fried foods
Salted snacks
Canned soups
Fast foods
Deli meats
SOURCE:http://www.gistline.com/2016/06/a-must-read-high-blood-pressure-its.html

A typical Nigerian doesn't care about his/her health, when death knocks they blame IMAGINERY witches.

Cyph98:
A typical Nigerian doesn't care about his/her health, when death knocks they blame IMAGINERY witches.

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[6/11, 7:29 PM] tanimola: What is Heart Enlargement? An enlarged heart (Cardiomegaly) is a symptoms of some underlying health disorder or disease. Enlargement of the heart, or cardiomegaly, is not a disease, but required through medical examination in order to detect the cause behind it. Doctors usually preform a variety of tests to understand the reason behind your enlarged heart. Some conditions that can cause enlarged heart are STRESS, PREGNANCY, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, THYROID PROBLEMS, CORONARY HEART DISEASE, HEART ATTACKS, WEAK HEART MUSCLES AND HEART VALVE PROBLEMS.
Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle could also lead to health conditions that causes an enlarged heart. If you have breathing problems, dizziness, an irregular heart beat, heart palpitations and fluid retention, it is imperative to get a diagnosis done and take the right remedial measures to cure this condition.
[6/11, 7:40 PM] tanimola: CAUSES OF AN ENLARGED HEART
The most common causes of an enlarged heart are blockages in the heart's blood supply (coronary artery disease) and high blood pressure. An enlarged heart can have many other causing, including;
* Viral infection of the heart.
* Abnormal heart valve.
* Pregnancy with enlarged heart developing around the time of delivery ( peripartum cardiomyopathy)
[6/11, 7:48 PM] tanimola: SYMPTOMS OF AN ENLARGED HEART
in some people, an enlarged heart causes no signs or symptoms. Others may have these signs and symptoms.
* Shortness of breath
* Abnormal heart rhythm ( Arrhythmia)
Swelling ( edema).
An enlarged heart is easier to treat when it's detected early, so talk to your doctor if you have concerns about your heart.
[6/11, 8:16 PM] tanimola: NATURAL REMEDIES FOR AN HEART ENLARGEMENT
lifestyle remedies for an enlarged heart
There are ways to improve your condition even though you can't cure it.
* Quit Smoking
* Loss excess weight
* Limit salt and the amount of foods that contain iron and cholesterol
* Reduce the amount of calories you take in the food.
Control diabetes
Drink water other liquids in sufficient amounts.
* Avoid eating heavy meal.
* Monitor your blood pressure
* Get modest exercise, after discussing with ur doctor the most appropriate program of physical activity
* Avoid or eliminate alcohol and caffeine
* Try to sleep eight hours nightly.


Herbal Remedies for an enlarged heart
Heabal tea which is very effective in treating enlarged heart consist of chamomile and skullcap

GARLIC
Garlic contains anti inflammatory, pain relieving substances such as afoene and allicin. It is a very good herbal cure for an enlarged heart Garlic also prevents the accumulation of bad cholesterol in the body, thereby improving the health of the heart. Garlic improves the circulation of the body as well. This herb is also helpful in stabilizing high blood pressure which is often the cause of cardiomegaly. Garlic juice can be consumed for gaining the benefits of this herb. Garlic cloves can also be chewed for reducing heart enlargement. Garlic tablets are also available in health store for those who cannot bear raw garlic.
[6/11, 8:34 PM] tanimola: TURMERIC
turmeric contains a powerful curative ingredient called Curcumin which is known for it's capacity to reduce inflammations and relieve pain. Turmeric can reverse cardiomegarly and restore heart function. According to researchers, curcumin impacts the cell nucleus directly and prevents material due to stress. Therefore, turmeric prevents stress induced heart enlargement and high blood pressure. As curcumin reduces heart enlargement, turmeric is very efficacious herbal remedy for enlarged heart.

GREEN TEA
Green tea are known for their capacity to improve the health of the heart. These powerful antioxidants lower the accumulation of bad cholesterol which has been associated with several heart diseases. Green tea also prevents plaque formation in the walls of the arteries and prevents the occurrence of the heart conditions and high blood pressure. Green tea also counters high blood pressure in heart patients. Therefore, it is very beneficial for healing heart enlargement. You can drink up to 3 to 4 cups of green tea in a day to cut down on bad cholesterol and keep your heart healthy.
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