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Hypertension (HBP) also known as High Blood Pressure is defined as the systemic condition

accompanying high blood pressure.

When you measure blood pressure you are measuring the pressure that is put on the vessel walls. When the pressure becomes great enough to possibly damage your organs it is considered as hypertension (HBP). Abnormal blood flow can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney problems or kidney disease and death. To help prevent Hypertension a healthy diet and workout is needed. Your body takes in energy (calories) the energy you take in must balance with the energy that you use with your daily activity. You must be active and eat healthy. The time to take care of yourself is now. If you don’t believe us lets see what the American Obesity Association says about Obesity and Hypertension.

Excerpt from American Obesity Association

Hypertension


• Over 75% of hypertension cases are reported to be directly attributed to obesity.
• Weight or BMI in association with age is the strongest indicator of blood pressure in humans.
• The association between obesity and high blood pressure has been observed in virtually all societies, ages, ethnic groups, and in both genders.
• The risk of developing hypertension is five to six times greater in obese adult Americans, age 20 to 45, compared to non-obese individuals of the same age.
Find more health related problems due to obesity here at the AOA Website. http://www.obesity.org/subs/fastfacts/Health_Effects.shtml

 

Excerpt from NIDDK


How will I know whether I have high blood pressure?


Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms. The only way to know whether your blood pressure is high is to have a health professional measure it with a blood pressure cuff. The result is expressed as two numbers. The top number, which is called the systolic pressure, represents the pressure when your heart is beating. The bottom number, which is called the diastolic pressure, shows the pressure when your heart is resting between beats. Your blood pressure is considered normal if it stays below 120/80 (expressed as "120 over 80"). People with a systolic blood pressure of 120 to 139 or a diastolic blood pressure of 80 to 89 are considered prehypertensive and should adopt health-promoting lifestyle changes to prevent diseases of the heart and blood vessels. If your systolic blood pressure is consistently 140 or higher or your diastolic pressure is 90 or higher, you have high blood pressure and should talk with your doctor about the best ways to lower it.

How can I control my blood pressure?


NHLBI has found that five lifestyle changes can help control blood pressure:
Maintain your weight at a level close to normal. Choose fruits, vegetables,
Grains, and low-fat dairy foods.
Limit your daily sodium (salt) intake to 2,000 milligrams or lower if you already have high blood pressure. Read nutrition labels on packaged foods to learn how much sodium is in one serving. Keep a sodium diary.
Get plenty of exercise, which means at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, such as walking, most days of the week.
Avoid consuming too much alcohol. Men should limit consumption to two drinks (two 12-ounce servings of beer or two 5-ounce servings of wine or two 1.5-ounce servings of "hard" liquor) a day. Women should have no more than a single serving on a given day because metabolic differences make women more susceptible to the effects of alcohol. Limit caffeine intake.
See more here on high blood pressure & kidney disease.
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/highblood/index.htm
Physical activity is necessary to maintain or obtain an ideal healthy body. Diets are good but a good balance will help you achieve the best results possible. Take 30 minutes a day and do something to prolong your life for years.