HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (- 5 years)

If you have been diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) you are making your heart work harder, damaging the blood vessels and increasing your risk of developing heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. Unfortunately, once this has developed the problem is with you for life. Most people are not symptomatic and are unaware of any issue until complications occur.

High blood pressure

It is highly recommended that you know your blood pressure and measure it regularly (Walmart usually has a free machine located by the pharmaceutical or health/beauty department). Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers: the systolic pressure (as the heart beats and forces blood through the blood vessels – the higher number) over the diastolic number (as the heart relaxes – the lower number). For example, my blood pressure is usually 118/76 mmHg. Optimum blood pressure is less than 120/80 and 121-139/80-89 is sometimes considered “pre-hypertension” because the person is likely to develop blood pressure issues in the future. A consistent reading of 140/90 or higher is considered high blood pressure, usually requiring treatment. Ideally you will want to incorporate preventative techniques instead of resorting to the band-aid approach of drugs (side-effects & liver toxicity).

Ready to start your personal high blood pressure preventative diet and lifestyle plan? Your nutritionist Jennifer can help you crack your own personal code to create optimal health, increased energy, and a happier life!