Hypertension and Blood Pressure: Normal BP Range, Diet Tips to Control

Hypertension or high blood pressure is generally defined as a reading of 140/90 or above on the sphygmomanometer, normal being 110/70 mmHg.

Blood Pressure Readings, what is normal blood pressure?

Crush 3 flakes of raw garlic and let it sit for 5-7 minutes.

Then consume. Make sure you follow this practice every single day.
Allicin, a compound that is released by crushing the garlic provides immense protection against high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and heart diseases. A sharp decline in persistently high B.P. levels has been demonstrated.

US researchers have said that individuals having an elevated diastolic pressure were more likely to have problems with memory and cognition.

Persistently raised levels of B.P. affects concentration, recall capability and results in cognitive impairment.
People as young as 45, with high B.P. are more likely to have memory troubles; and an aggressive early treatment of the disorder will pay massive dividends.
Georgios Tsivgoulis, of the University at Alabama in Birmingham, who led the study, said that cognitive impairment and memory deterioration, a precursor of dementia, could be prevented by prompt and aggressive treatment of high blood pressure.
The study, published in the journal Neurology, is the largest, to look at the connection between high blood pressure and deteriorating memory.
For every 10 point increase in the bottom blood pressure reading (the diastolic pressure), the odds of a person having cognitive troubles increased by 7%, the researchers have found.
Walter Koroshetz, the deputy director of the National Institute of Neurological disorders and Stroke (which funded the study) supported the findings of this latest research. He concluded that high B.P. may be a risk factor for cognitive decline but emphasized on the need for further studies to understand the cause-effect relationship.

Garlic has been proven effective in regards its ability to lower blood pressure, through a host of studies. It has been found to reduce systolic pressure by 8 mmHg and diastolic pressure by 5 mmHg. It eases the spasm of the small arteries and slows the pulse. Garlic is also known to reduce the total serum cholesterol levels markedly.
Celery contains phyto-chemical compounds called coumarins which tone up the entire vascular system and lowers blood pressure significantly. Consuming 3 ribs (stalks) of celery everyday for 1 week, promises a sharp drop in the blood pressure.
Diet and food prescriptions ought to be coupled with a restriction in the salt consumption to make the treatment more effective. A diet low in sodium and high in potassium is beneficial for the heart. Reduce the amount of salt added to your meals. Also, make it a point to choose low-salt, low sodium products. Simultaneously, step up your intake of potassium rich foods such as fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables have low sodium and high potassium concentration.

October 16, 2009 | Filed Under Health Research and News

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Daniel on November 7th, 2009 5:54 am

One of the most detailed descriptions of the diet for patients with hypertension. Thank you

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