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Question : I AM a working mother aged 44. My blood pressure
reading is 150/90. What does my reading indicate? What should I
do to manage my high blood pressure? I am really worried.
Answer : Do see a doctor about your hypertension and follow with
regular checkups. Hypertension or high blood pressure occurs
when excessive force is exerted against the artery walls as the
heart pumps blood. It is a silent killer because people
suffering from hypertension can be asymptomatic (without
symptoms) for years.
A hypertensive person may develop a headache, lightheadedness,
ringing in the ear and a rapid heartbeat. If untreated,
hypertension can lead to many degenerative diseases including
congestive heart failure, end-stage renal disease, heart attack
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A normal resting blood pressure reading for an adult is 120 mm
Hg (systolic)/ 80 mm Hg (diastolic). An individual is considered
hypertensive if his systolic blood pressure remains at 140 mm Hg
or higher or a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher or
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and a low intake of calcium. Magnesium has been shown to help in
lowering blood pressure. You may try taking calcium and
magnesium supplement which also contains zinc and vitamin D3 for
synergistic action and enhanced absorption.
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Omega-3 in fish oil supplements can help in lowering both the
readings for systolic (blood pumped from the heart to the cells)
and diastolic (blood pumped from the cells to the heart) so that
harmful blood clots are not triggered and lodged in the blood
vessels. Salt intake has been linked to hypertension.
Eliminating salt from the diet helps to lower blood pressure in
most people. Go on a vegetarian diet as fruits and vegetables
are the main sources of potassium, a known blood pressure
lowering mineral. The fibre provided in a vegetarian diet may
also help reduce high blood pressure.
Reduce intake of dairy fat and cholesterol. Avoid caffeine from
coffee, tea, chocolate and cola drinks. Avoid alcohol. Exercise
regularly. Weight loss can lower blood pressure in individuals
who are overweight and hypertensive. Manage stress wisely.
Relaxation techniques which include deep breathing exercises,
meditation and yoga help in lowering blood pressure. Stop
smoking as, together with hypertension, it greatly increases the
risk of heart disease.
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