High blood pressure is a popular name for the medical term hypertension
and describes blood traveling through the arteries at a pressure that is
consistently too high to maintain good health. The incidence of high
blood pressure normally goes hand in hand with the aging process but can
happen to anyone, of any age, under the right set of circumstances.
High blood pressure is a symptom of stress and anxiety and great pains
should be taken to diagnosed it accurately primarily because blood
pressure in a normal person can fluctuate dramatically during the day due
to such factors as increased anxiety, periods of stress, dietary
missteps, smoking or secondary smoke, lack of sleep, and alcohol
consumption.
To verify a case of high blood pressure/hypertension, persistent
elevated readings should be recorded at different times throughout the
day, on different days and in different circumstances. Medical research
tells us that acute stress and anxiety often lead to a momentary spike in
blood pressure due to changes in the flow pattern of blood from the
heart. On the other hand blood pressure readings tend to be lower after a
nap or a good night's sleep. Chronic anxiety is a serious concern
that can lead to prolonged hypertension. Anxiety disorder has been linked
to increased risk of hypertension which in turn increases the chances of
being victimized by a heart attack, stroke, or the silent ravages of
artery disease. It might come as a surprise that approximately
seventy percent of all high blood pressure problems are linked to anxiety
during difficult situations or bouts of emotional stress. Conversely,
elevated levels of anxiety have been found in hypertensive subjects. When
this occurrence becomes chronic/recurrent it can lead to long term heart
damage due to heart attack, kidney failure or liver failure.
Additionally, when anxiety become a frequent visitor it is easy to try to
take the edge off with unhealthy habits such as drinking and smoking
which can further exasperate the problem. Hence it is essential that the
treatment being administered for controlling high blood pressure also be
able to provide some degree of anxiety relief. Let's take a look at
a few ideas which could prove helpful in both the battle against high
blood pressure and anxiety. * First eating regular meals, reducing
sugar intake, and holding caffeine consumption to a minimum are all
excellent ideas that can help you get started in the right direction.
*Second, preference should be given to foods that are natural like
fruits, whole grains, flax, leafy green vegetables etc-¦ *Third is
to set aside 30 minutes each day for moderate doctor approved exercise.
If your daily exercise is conducted outside all the better since studies
show that outdoor activity, especially on sunny days, tends to reduce
anxiety. *Fourth learn diaphragm breathing techniques and use them
to diffuse unexpected anxiety and panic. *Fifth, get adequate rest
since rest will relax the muscles and help relieve the buildup of anxiety
and stress. If despite your best efforts nothing seems to work you
should consider consulting your doctor for additional suggestions to
address your high blood pressure and anxiety. Additionally, since
most of the commonly prescribed drugs for anxiety are loaded with side
effect risks it might be a good idea to evaluate the natural treatments
for anxiety relief in consultation with your medical professional. These
types of medications can help you take the edge off of anxiety, thereby
eliminating the root cause of your high blood pressure. Rob
Hawkins is an enthusiastic consumer advocate for natural health and
natural living with over 10 years experience in the field. To learn
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