| What are common high blood pressure signs and | | | | pressure, but there are things you can do as well. |
| symptoms? Here you will find a helpful resources for | | | | Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the best way to |
| determining whether you have high blood pressure, | | | | prevent hypertension from happening. Even if you |
| also known as hypertension. | | | | already have hypertension, lifestyle changes can |
| How Will I Know If I Have Hypertension? | | | | make the difference between needing medication |
| Unfortunately, most people with hypertension have | | | | and not having to take it. Never stop taking any |
| no obvious signs or symptoms, even when their | | | | medication without consulting your doctor first. |
| blood pressure is high. As part of your annual | | | | What Lifestyle Changes Can I Make? |
| check-up with your doctor, a high blood pressure | | | | The best way to protect yourself from hypertension |
| measurement is taken, so it is critical that you keep | | | | is by incorporating a healthy diet into your life, |
| up with your annual visits. | | | | maintaining a healthy weight, adopting an exercise |
| Occasionally, there are symptoms that occur if your | | | | routine and to watch your salt and sodium intake. |
| blood pressure is at dangerously high levels, and | | | | It is also strongly advised that you quit smoking and |
| these include: dull headaches, dizzy spells, or | | | | limit your alcohol intake as well. |
| nosebleeds. | | | | Which Diet And Fitness Program Is Best? |
| If you are concerned that you might have | | | | Choose a diet program that encourages well-balanced |
| hypertension, you can visit your doctor, seek out | | | | meals, portion control, exercise and adequate water |
| free screenings in your local area, or go to one of | | | | intake. There are many great diet plans out there, so |
| many drugstores that have machines to measure | | | | select one that fits best into your schedule and |
| your blood pressure. A word of caution about these | | | | routine. The best regimen is one that is not only |
| machines is that you can often get inaccurate | | | | balanced, but one that you can stick to. The easier it |
| readings because they are not frequently calibrated. | | | | is to follow, the more likely you will maintain it for the |
| What Can I Do To Prevent Hypertension? | | | | long-term. When you put fitness back into focus, you |
| Many doctors will prescribe medication to lower blood | | | | will live a healthier and more rewarding life! |