| Diagnosis. High blood pressure is often diagnosed | | | | converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) Calcium |
| during a visit to the doctor. Blood pressure is measured | | | | channel blockers Alpha blockers Alpha-beta blockers |
| using a cuff around the arm and a device called a | | | | Nervous system inhibitors Vasodilators High Blood |
| sphygmomanometer. If your blood pressure reading is | | | | Pressure can be reduced significantly and quickly |
| high, you'll be asked to come back for repeat blood | | | | through making minor adjustments to your lifestyle. Until |
| pressure checks. If you have two or more visits with | | | | then, these tips should be followed: Lose Weight. |
| readings over 140/90, you will be diagnosed with high | | | | Exercise. Drinks lots of water. Dietary modification to |
| blood pressure. Untreated high blood pressure can lead | | | | decrease animal products and sugar and increase |
| to: Heart disease Heart attack Stroke Kidney damage | | | | fruits, vegetables and complex carbohydrates. The |
| What Causes High Blood Pressure? Stress In many | | | | sugar-free diet is the optimal diet to help you control |
| instances, stress can be the major factor causing high | | | | your weight, blood pressure and risk for serious |
| blood pressure. High sugar intake .People who had | | | | disease. Sodium intake is one factor involved in the |
| more sugar in their diet had markedly increased blood | | | | development of high blood pressure. Reduce salt and |
| pressure. Smoking Chronic smoking decreases blood | | | | sodium intake.(Ideally, daily intake should not exceed 6 |
| flow to the brain, increasing the risk of stroke. If your | | | | grams of salt) Reduce or stop alcohol intake. Reduce |
| diastolic blood pressure is over 90, then you have high | | | | or stop caffeine. If you are a smoker, reduce or |
| blood pressure and you should get medical advice | | | | eliminate your tobacco intake. While cigarette smoking |
| immediately. Getting on top of it early can make all the | | | | is not directly related to high blood pressure, it |
| difference. Types of medications to lower blood | | | | increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. |
| pressure include: Diuretics Beta blockers Angiotensin | | | | |