Lower Blood Pressure Naturally – Are You at Risk for High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure affects 63 million Americans, however, a great many of those people are unaware that they have it because there aren't any real symptoms. Usually the only way they discover that their blood pressure is elevated is when they go to the doctor, however, many people don't see a health provider unless they are sick and there could be months or even years between visits.

As a result a high blood pressure condition can go a long time before it's detected. Years of bad habits such as poor diet, smoking, and excessive salt intake will all contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension) over time.
Supermarkets and drugstores have blood pressure checking devices where you can check your blood pressure yourself easily and quickly. If your pressure is not within the normal range you should see your doctor or take steps to lower your blood pressure naturally.

High Blood Pressure Defined:

· Normal Blood Pressure: Your blood pressure is normal if it's below 120/80. Millimeters of mercury (mm hg) 120 is the systolic number and 80 is the diastolic number.

· Pre-Hypertension: This is when the systolic number ranges from 120 to 139 or the diastolic number ranges from 80 to 89. Pre-hypertension generally will become worse over time and if you have high blood pressure risk factors you could develop high blood pressure.

· Stage 1 Hypertension: Stage 1 hypertension occurs when the systolic pressure ranges from 140 to 159 or a systolic pressure ranges from 90 to 99.

· Stage 2 Hypertension: This is the most severe level of hypertension where the systolic pressure is 160 or higher or the diastolic pressure is 100 or higher.

Steps you can take to lower your blood pressure naturally:

· Excess weight: Losing as little as ten pounds can have dramatic effect on your blood pressure in addition to benefiting your overall cardiovascular system.

· Exercise: You don't have to be an Olympic athlete to have a positive result from exercise. It can be a simple as a 30-minute walk, raking leaves, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

· Diet: Watch your salt intake and eat more fruits and vegetables.

· Stress: This is sometime difficult to control, as it can be the result of circumstances beyond our control. Since you may not be able to avoid it you need to manage it. There are many resources that can help you do this.

· Smoking: If you need to quit talk to your doctor about getting help.

· Excess alcohol: The guideline is two drinks per day for men and one for women. More than those can raise your blood pressure. A drink is defined as 12 ounces (oz) of beer, 5 oz of wine or 1.5 oz of 80-proof distilled spirits.


The good news is that just by making small changes to your lifestyle you can lower your blood pressure naturally.

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Bob Storrs has worked in wellness field since 1994 and has counseled people on how to use natural products and supplements to have a healthier lifestyle. NOTE: This article may be reprinted as long as it is not changed and includes the author's bio.