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The technical name for high blood pressure is arterial hypertension. It means that the pressure of the flowing blood on the vessel walls is too strong in an affected person, as a result of which the cardiovascular system is damaged and a number of health complications occur. However, this is not an extraordinary phenomenon; there are many patients and the likelihood that you will join their ranks increases with age. In terms of numerical expression of high blood pressure, pressure values are above 140/90.
Causes of high blood pressure
Hypertension is often a consequence of an inappropriate lifestyle and usually appears in people who consume not only alcohol but also salt beyond a reasonable amount. Some causes we cannot influence by will, such as family history and age, but most causes we can deliberately eliminate. Among these, besides alcohol, especially:
- stress, especially chronic
- kidney disease
- diabetes
- smoking
- poor dietary habits and the associated excess weight or obesity
- lack of regular physical activity
- sleep apnea
From the above it follows that it is highly advisable to change such a lifestyle as soon as possible, because this will prevent not only hypertension but also the onset and development of other serious related conditions, such as kidney failure, heart failure, heart attack or stroke.
Symptoms of hypertension
In order to start treatment for hypertension and the necessary lifestyle changes in time, it is necessary to know the warning signs that accompany this adverse health condition. The most common among them are:
- more frequent nighttime urination, which is sometimes accompanied by painful conditions or blood in the urine
- cramps
- confusion
- chest pain
- visual disturbances and headaches
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- general fatigue and weakness
- shortness of breath
Natural helpers that lower high blood pressure
In addition to the medications mentioned above, it is necessary to adapt the diet to these health problems. It is generally recommended to increase the amount of vegetables and fruit regularly consumed and to limit the consumption of processed foods and also salt intake.
When it comes to truly proven natural fighters against high blood pressure, especially beetroot and garlic prevail.
Beetroot is a true storehouse of health-beneficial substances
Its consumption, of course, helps far more than just patients suffering from hypertension. In terms of minerals, it is particularly rich in magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and calcium. Of these minerals, magnesium is especially key for optimizing blood pressure levels, which is most effective in the natural juice, of which about 50 ml should be drunk daily as part of a regimen.
Many people consider garlic merely a natural agent that can in various forms enhance the flavor of food and give it piquancy
Garlic, however, is much more than that. Among its unique properties is that it is capable of correcting, and thus lowering, high blood sugar levels, while if a person is healthy and regularly includes garlic in their diet, garlic will not affect the level of their blood pressure. Garlic also acts in the body as a strong antioxidant. Regarding dosage, experts recommend eating one to two cloves daily for approximately three weeks, depending on their size. After this course give the body approximately a one-week break and then it can be repeated if necessary.
