symptoms of high blood pressure

1. High Blood Pressure

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3. High viscosity of blood • Obesity • Genetic and environmental factors • Stress • Emotional disturbances • Excessive smoking • Adrenal tumors • Renal diseases - eg.glomerulonephritis • Narrowing the blood vessels because of hormone secretion especially cortisone, aldosterone, adrenaline and noradrenalin. • Heavy smoking • Alcohol • Saturated and Trans fat in the diet (chips, doughnuts, fried food etc.) • High sodium intake • High calories intake www.dietkundali.com/

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5. DIETARY MANAGEMENT Suggested by Dietitians from Diet Kundali Principles of diet: Lowfat, low sodium, low calories diet with normal protein and omega 3. Energy: Lowcalories diet is given to overweight patients to reduce weight to ideal body weight. Requirement of Energy according to their lifestyle for high blood pressure patients is given below. Sedentary Lifestyle people 1500 to 1600 kcal Moderately active people 1800 to 1900 Kcal / kg body weight Protein: Approximately60 to 65 grams of protein everyday is essential to maintain proper nutrition. E.g. If a person is 60 kg, his protein requirement is 1g/kg body weight/every day. Fats: Fats are very essential for the body, because calories needs to burn in the fuel of fats. About 20g partially as vegetable oil is permitted. www.dietkundali.com/

6. What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure (hypertension) is defined as high pressure (tension) in the arteries, which are the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. www.dietkundali.com/

7. What causes high blood pressure? • You are at a higher risk • if: • you eat too much salt; • you don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables; • you are not active enough; • you are overweight; or • you drink too much alcohol. www.dietkundali.com/

9. High blood pressure medication Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Fortunately, high blood pressure is treatable and preventable. To lower your risk, get your blood pressure checked regularly and take action to control your blood pressure if it is too high. www.dietkundali.com/

10. Many people who have high blood pressure don't know it. Most people with uncontrolled blood pressure have health insurance and visit a health care provider at least twice a year, but the condition remains undiagnosed, hidden from the doctor and patient. www.dietkundali.com/

11. Eating a healthy diet • Maintaining a healthy weight • Getting enough physical activity • Not smoking • Limiting alcohol use Learn more about steps you can take to prevent high blood pressure. www.dietkundali.com/