Elevated blood pressure is when the pressure on the arteries and blood
vessels becomes too high and the arterial wall becomes distorted causing
extra stress on the heart. Long term-high blood pressure increases the
risk of stroke, heart attack and diabetes.
Causes
of high blood pressure include a high salt diet, emotional stress,
alcohol, caffeine, smoking, obesity, inactivity, birth control pills,
and heavy-metal poisoning.
Blood pressure ranges include:
· Normal: Less than 120/80
· Prehypertension:...
Jun 14, 2016
Remedies for Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal response to stress or a dangerous situation,
sometimes referred to as “fight or flight” response. Anxiety becomes
problematic when it is constant or in reaction to inappropriate
circumstances.
Constant anxiety can lead to high blood pressure, insomnia, digestive problems, and panic attacks. Causes include stress, thyroid problems,
excessive alcohol, caffeine or sugar intake, and hormone imbalance.
The good news is...
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