Hypertension Stage 1. It is the lowest form of high blood pressure. A blood pressure on hypertension stage 1 for a longer period of time is not healthy, because it already means that my heart has a hard time supplying my body, vessels and organs with blood.
My systolic value of 127 mmHg is better than my diastolic value and would classify me as Normal. But getting two different types of classification for my blood pressure, it would be better to choose the one that is considered worse.
Doctors consider a person with a 127/92 blood pressure as hypertensive. A case of hypertension could be primary or secondary.
A primary case of hypertension can be from a person’s diet or obesity. Hypertension may develop from a high sodium intake, as well.
A secondary case of hypertension may come from a reaction to a medication. Diabetes may play a role in the development of stage 1 hypertension.
Medical specialists may use a variety of methods to treat a person with stage 1 hypertension. Hypertension Stage 1 can cause damage to a person’s kidneys, liver and heart if he or she does not receive treatment for it.
Therefore, a physician will most likely implement a dietary plan for a person with stage 1 hypertension. He or she may also prescribe pharmaceutical drugs such as thiazide, lisinopril, nadolol or diltiazem.
I have chosen to control my blood pressure with Diet and Exercise. I went to the health food store about something to lower my blood pressure. I'm on a heart healthy menu, with some splurge exceptions. I want to help my body even more so I spoke with a health food store owner and she suggested 3 spoon fulls of Flax Meal every day and a Blood Pressure supplement.
I started out at 142/94 and used the following to lower my blood pressure.
Eat Clean
Spinach is filled with potassium, folate and fiber, which helps lower blood pressure and prevents artery blockage. One serving per day helps lower homocysteine levels which is a risk factor for atherosclerosis. Asparagus is full of fiber and minerals, it helps lower blood pressure and prevent blood clots. It works within the veins and arteries to alleviate inflammation that may have accumulated over time. It boosts the body’s production of glutathione, an antioxidant that fights inflammation and prevents damaging oxidation that causes clogged or blocked arteries. It also contains alpha-linoleic acid and folic acid, which prevent hardening of the arteries. Avocado helps reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol or the bad cholesterol and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol or the good cholesterol. It contains vitamin E, which prevents cholesterol oxidation, as well as potassium, which is known to lower blood pressure. Broccoli can prevent artery clogging because it is loaded with vitamin K, which prevents calcium from damaging the arteries. Broccoli also prevents cholesterol oxidation and is full of fiber, which lowers blood pressure and reduces stress. Fatty fish, which are mackerel, salmon, sardines, herring and tuna, are rich in healthy fats, which can help to clear the arteries. Omega-3 fatty acids help to increase the good cholesterol while decreasing blood vessel inflammation and the formation of blood clots in the arteries. Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, fiber and protein. The magnesium in almonds also prevents plaque formation and lowers blood pressure. Walnuts have omega-3 fatty acid, which will reduce bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol levels which lowers the risk of plaque build-up in the arteries. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated, oleic acid, an essential fatty acid that lowers bad cholesterol and raises good cholesterol. Watermelon boosts nitric oxide production in the body which causes the arteries to relax, decreases inflammation and can help lower blood pressure. Watermelon also helps to modify blood lipids and lowers belly fat accumulation which is a bonus. Turmeric is a power anti-inflammatory. Inflammation is a major cause of arteriosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries. Turmeric also reduces the damage to arterial walls, which can cause blood clots and plaque build up. Whole grains contain soluble fiber, which binds to the excess LDL cholesterol in your digestive tract and removes it from your body. Whole grains also contain magnesium, which dilates blood vessels and keeps your blood pressure at regular levels. Whole-grains like brown rice, quinoa, barley and oatmeal help to improve cholesterol levels and keep arteries clear.
Exercise Daily
Cardiovascular and Resistance Exercise for at least 30 minutes each day.
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