Each year, the 17th of May is celebrated as World Hypertension Day. The aim of introducing this day in the list of
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World Heath days was to create awareness about Hypertension, the incidence of which has increased drastically all over the world. A person is said to have high blood pressure when their blood pressure readings are 140/90 mm Hg or more most of the time under similar circumstances.
In 90% of cases, Hypertension occurs without the presence of any pre-existing medical condition, while for the remaining 10% of the people, there may be some underlying disease that might be responsible for elevated blood pressure.
The Silent Killer
Hypertension is also called the ‘Silent Killer’ because this condition can persist for years without the person even getting an inkling that it is there. Persistent high blood pressure is capable of damaging your blood vessels and putting you at increased risk of developing heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure and loss of vision.
Who Is At Risk of Hypertension
- When there is a history of Hypertension or heart disease running in the family
- When you have faulty lifestyle habits like irregular eating, inadequate sleep, lack of physical activity
- When you are going through immense stress related to any aspect of your life
Red Flags
Hypertension has very few or no warning signs. Frank signs develop when the blood pressure has been persistently high for quite some time or when complications have already set in.
Think of Hypertension if you experience:
- Repeated and severe headaches, especially at the back of the head
- Increased and abnormal heartbeat or palpitations
- Frequent nosebleeds not associated with colds
- Unexplained chest pain
- Difficulty in breathing on slight exertion
- Blurring of vision
- Swelling of the legs
A regular medical check-up routine is the only way of identifying if you have high blood pressure or are at risk of developing high blood pressure.
Prevention is Better Than Cure
As Hypertension is a lifestyle disease, the first step in its prevention is to analyze and modify wherever you are going wrong in your overall daily routine.
Watchful and healthy eating as well as regular exercise play a crucial role in controlling high blood pressure. A special emphasis needs to be put on restricting the intake of table salt, fried and oily foods as well as preserved and processed foods.
Adopting a diet which is focused on whole grains, naturally coloured fruits and vegetables rich in fiber and good fats in the form of nuts and seeds will help to bring blood pressure under control.
Treating High Blood Pressure
Homeopathic medicines are highly effective in supporting the control of high blood pressure and preventing its associated complications. The treatment is aimed at improving the entire individuals well being and not just merely reliving symptoms. If Homeopathic treatment is started as soon as the condition is diagnosed, blood pressure can be controlled without any dependence on any other form of medications.
Become vigilant about your health. Tackle high pressure today.
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