How To Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure , also known as hypertension , is a serious health problem that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. A blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or above is considered high. Hypertension usually is diagnosed when a person has a sustained high reading over a certain period of time Common causes or contributing factors of hypertension are obesity, genetic factors, excessive drinking, high salt intake, lack of aerobic exercise, stress, birth control pills, pain relievers, kidney disease, and adrenal disease. Add More Potassium to Your Diet Although importance of DASH diet has already been mentioned above in this article, I am laying more stress on having added potassium in your diet. It helps in reducing your risk of high blood pressure. You should consume at least 4,700 milligrams of potassium daily in order to attain and maintain a healthy blood pressure. Almost all fruits, vegetables and dairy products contain certain amount of potassium but some of t...