{"id":19023,"date":"2025-09-16T11:51:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=19023"},"modified":"2025-09-16T11:51:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:51:20","slug":"high-blood-pressureits-a-symptom-not-a-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/16\/high-blood-pressureits-a-symptom-not-a-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"High Blood Pressure\u2026it\u2019s a Symptom NOT a Disease!"},"content":{"rendered":"

High Blood Pressure<\/a>\u00a0is a subject that comes up regularly because it is so common, even in quite young people. It is sometimes referred to as \u2018the silent killer\u2019 as it can creep up on you without you being aware of it. It\u2019s considered to be a significant factor in increasing the risk of disability or death due to\u00a0Heart Attack<\/a>, stroke or\u00a0Kidney<\/a>\u00a0failure.<\/p>\n

It is also generally considered to be a disease in its own right, but that is nonsense!\u00a0High Blood Pressure<\/a>\u00a0is a SYMPTOM of a serious underlying problem. It must be addressed if you want to avoid the slippery slope down to poor health and ultimately death. (Sorry about being a little melodramatic, but it\u2019s so true).<\/p>\n

Generally when someone finds out that they have\u00a0High Blood Pressure<\/a>\u00a0they take the advice given by most Doctors and accept a prescription for anti hypertensive medication. But, are these medicines the best solution, or will they just speed up your slide down the \u2019slippery slope\u2019?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s first review a few facts\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the New England Journal of medicine (August 2001) approximately 27% of the adult population of America has\u00a0High Blood Pressure<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Hypertension<\/a>. This amounts to around 43 million Americans. Of these it is estimated that 23.4 million take anti hypertensive medications. What is interesting is that only 42.9% get their\u00a0High Blood Pressure<\/a>\u00a0down to acceptable levels, (but, at a cost to their overall health).<\/p>\n

What constitutes high blood pressure or\u00a0Hypertension<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

High blood pressure or\u00a0Hypertension<\/a>\u00a0is considered to have two levels or stages. Stage 1\u00a0Hypertension<\/a>\u00a0refers to blood pressure of 140\/90 mm Hg and above. Stage 2\u00a0Hypertension<\/a>\u00a0is when blood pressure exceeds 160\/100 mm.<\/p>\n

The first number is your systolic pressure and the second number is diastolic. Systolic pressure is the pressure which is exerted on your arteries when your heart is contracting. In other words, forcing blood out of the heart chambers into your arteries. The diastolic pressure is the pressure exerted on your arteries whilst your heart is resting between beats and being refilled with blood.<\/p>\n

Optimal blood pressure is considered to be 120\/80. Even in someone with optimal blood pressure it can fluctuate during the day depending upon activity. However, if your systolic pressure is consistently 140 or more then you would be considered to have high blood pressure with all the attendant risks.<\/p>\n

Because you can have high blood pressure without any outward symptoms it makes sense to have a regular check up with your doctor so you can have it measured.<\/p>\n

Factors that determine blood pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n

The obvious one is the heart. The harder your heart has to work to push the blood through your arteries and capillaries the greater the pressure it has to exert and thus the higher your blood pressure will be.<\/p>\n

Your arteries and capillaries have to be in top condition to minimize the effort your heart has to exert to maintain the\u00a0Circulation<\/a>. Unfortunately in most people their arteries and capillaries are not in top condition. There is usually plaque present which cause the arteries and capillaries to \u2018harden\u2019 and narrow.<\/p>\n

Your arteries need to be resilient or elastic in order to allow blood to be easily pushed through them. If your arteries are lined with plaque they lose that elasticity or resilience. This combined with the layer of plaque creates significant restrictions and requires your heart to exert more pressure to get the blood through them. It\u2019s a bit like if you are watering the garden and someone partially stands on the hose! You then need to turn the tap on further to apply additional pressure to maintain the flow of water out the other end.<\/p>\n

This is the cause of \u2018normal\u2019 high blood pressure. Where the real danger comes about for those people who have high blood pressure is when it is combined with the hormone epinephrine also known as adrenaline. This hormone is released during periods of high\u00a0Stress<\/a>\u00a0and accounts for a large proportion of fatalities through\u00a0Heart Attack<\/a>\u00a0and strokes.<\/p>\n

How do you stabilize high blood pressure?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firstly, let\u2019s have a brief look at the medication used to lower blood pressure. It is usually in the form of beta-blockers or diuretics. They can be effective in treating the symptoms on a little under half the people who use them. But they do come at a price however. That price could be fatigue, impotence, and a number of other side effects including depression.<\/p>\n

In fact, a computer survey of Medicare patients using beta-blockers revealed that one in four of them were also prescribed anti depressant drugs.<\/p>\n

This is why taking medication for hypertension can potentially be the start of the \u2019slippery slope\u2019 that I referred to earlier. Even for those people who successfully lower their high blood pressure through drugs and they seem to be \u2018fine\u2019 in reality they are not because the underlying problem still remains.<\/p>\n

Therefore if you suffer from high blood pressure and whether you are on blood pressure medication or not you should make every effort to cure yourself naturally and if on drugs wean yourself off them. Whilst you are taking the appropriate measures to reduce your blood pressure naturally make sure you have regular check ups and let your Doctor know what you are doing so that your medication can be progressively adjusted.<\/p>\n

Quick tips for high blood pressure\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 If you are overweight\u2026 try to\u00a0Lose Weight<\/a>. Remember that as you add fat to your body you are also increasing the overall volume of blood that your body must carry and thus increase the work that your heart has to do in order to exert the pressure to ensure that it all circulates.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Get some exercise. If you currently don\u2019t get any, start doing some, no matter how minimal it may be initially. Be careful not to overdo it!<\/p>\n

\u2022 Avoid trans and hydrogenated fats and oils, or any food that is processed including baked goods.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Increase your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Avoid smoking as this will contribute to narrowing the arteries.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Try to reduce any\u00a0Stress<\/a>\u00a0in your life.<\/p>\n

\u2022 If you are not overweight take ALL sugars out of your diet.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Do what you can to clean your arteries. Certain enzymes and herbal extracts will help you to do this.<\/p>\n

What is the best natural supplement for blood pressure?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a number of herbal products which will lower blood pressure almost instantly but we neither discuss them or sell them. The reason for this is that they come into the category of medicines and should not be self prescribed. If you have an urgent need to lower your blood pressure then see a qualified herbalist or naturopath and they may be able to help. Some of these herbs should only be taken under expert supervision.<\/p>\n

Bear in mind that anything that reduces blood pressure quickly is only a \u2018band aid\u2019. It is not a permanent fix as it does not get to the cause of the problem which is the systematic clogging up of the arteries.<\/p>\n

To get your\u00a0Circulation<\/a>\u00a0and blood pressure back to a healthy state you must do everything you can to \u2018spring-clean\u2019 your arteries.<\/p>\n

In addition to the above tips I would suggest that you consider taking our\u00a0Cardio-Klenz<\/a>\u00a0and our\u00a0Omega 3<\/a>\u00a0DHA<\/a>\u00a0Fish Oil<\/a>. The\u00a0Cardio-Klenz<\/a>\u00a0has been specifically designed to help \u2018spring-clean\u2019 your arteries and to strengthen your entire\u00a0Circulation<\/a>\u00a0system. There are no down sides or negative side effects. It would be a fair statement to say that it is the most advanced and effective natural supplement on the market today for this purpose.<\/p>\n

I would suggest a course of\u00a0Cardio-Klenz<\/a>\u00a0for everyone over 40 years of age irrespective whether you have any symptoms or not. Take it for 6 months of the year.<\/p>\n

If on the other hand you have symptoms of any form of\u00a0Heart Disease<\/a>\u00a0then you should consider taking it for 12 months or more. The\u00a0Omega 3<\/a>\u00a0DHA<\/a>\u00a0should of course be taken by everyone permanently.<\/p>\n

If you are already taking\u00a0Total Balance<\/a>\u00a0and\/or\u00a0Cholest-Natural<\/a>\u00a0it is still OK to add the\u00a0Cardio-Klenz<\/a>\u00a0to your regime.<\/p>\n

In good health,<\/p>\n

Warren Matthews<\/a>\u00a0Xtend-Life<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

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High Blood Pressure\u00a0is a subject that comes up regularly because it is so common, even in quite young people. It is sometimes referred to as \u2018the silent killer\u2019 as it can creep up on you without you being aware of it. It\u2019s considered to be a significant factor in increasing the risk of disability or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19023","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heart-circulatory-health"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19023","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19023"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19023\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19023"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19023"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19023"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}