Hypertension is a condition characterized by high blood pressure. According to the National Institutes of Health, high blood pressure generally includes:
1.) Systolic blood pressure that is consistenly higher than 140. Systolic blood pressure is the "top" number of a blood pressure measurement, which represents the pressure generated when the heart beats.
2.) Diastolic blood pressure that is consistenly higher than 90. Diastolic blood pressure is the "bottom" number of your blood pressure measurement, which represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart is at rest.
Hypertension affects approximately 50 million Americans, or one in four adults. Unless severe, hypertension is generally not accompanied by any symptoms. However, it is a serious condition that can greatly increase one's risk of having a heart attack or stroke. The following risk factors are associated with hypertension:
Genetic predisposition or family history of hypertension
African-American descent
Excessive alcohol consumption
Excessive sodium intake
Sedentary lifestyle
Obesity
Depression
Anxiety
Lifestyle adjustments and other functional medicine approaches have been shown to prevent and reduce the risk factors of hypertension. These include - but are not limited to - maintaining a healthy body composition (muscle-to-fat ratio), reducing salt intake, exercising regularly, limiting alcohol consumption, and eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. - courtesy of Metagenics
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