High Blood Pressure: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Ways to Control It.
High Blood Pressure: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Ways to Control It. 1. Introduction: The Silent Killer. High Blood Pressure or Hypertension is a disorder in which blood pressure has become excessively too high. The term is commonly referred to as the Silent Killer as it can seldom be detected with obvious symptoms and has already done a lot of harm to the heart or kidneys. The vast majority of the population are not aware that they have it, and that is why its knowledge and observation can save lives. 2. Routine Reasons of High Blood Pressure. The first step in controlling blood pressure is to know the reasons why it increases. Key factors include: Poor Diet: Eating salty too much (sodium) food and oily, processed or junk foods. Inactivity: Sedentary lifestyle and minimal or no physical exercise undermines the heart in the long run. Mental Stress: Continuous stress, anxiety and pressure at work may lead to temporary stress that may later turn out...
