Seniors, young adults and even children suffer from high blood pressure.
How can the brood pressure be reduced by natural means?
High blood pressure
is
the number one widespread disease
in
Germany
.
About a third of the population suffers from high
blood pressure.
But even without
medication
, blood pressure can be lowered and holistic
health
promoted.
Frankfurt - widespread and dangerous: high blood pressure affects a large number of people in
Germany
.
To be more precise: around 20 to 30 million Germans.
This corresponds to about a third of the population, according to the figures from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI).
It has long been known that it's not just older people who
suffer from
high
blood pressure
.
Young adults and even children and adolescents are also affected.
The German High Pressure
League
(DHL) and the Society for
Hypotension
and Prevention estimate that
a total of around 700,000 children and adolescents
in
Germany
struggle
with
high blood pressure
.
The main causes are poor diet and too little exercise.
And high blood pressure can have serious consequences.
It is considered one of the most dangerous risk factors for
strokes
,
heart attacks
and many other diseases of the
cardiovascular system
.
If high blood pressure is diagnosed by a doctor, it is often
necessary to
resort to various
medications
that
lower
blood
pressure.
But this should not be taken too early, as this can also lead to new health problems. *
Limit value for high blood pressure: Risk to health even with lower values
In an adult human, the ideal
blood pressure is
below 120/80 mmHg.
That means the value for the systolic blood pressure
,
i.e. the pressure in the tension and expectoration phase,
is not higher than 120 mmHg and that for the diastolic blood pressure (lowest pressure in the relaxation and expansion phase) is not higher than 80 mmHg.
The average is 130/85 mmHg.
From a limit value of 140/90 mmHg one speaks according to the definition of hypertension.
The Robert Koch Institute points out, however, that even lower values can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
However, doctors usually do not
prescribe
any
medication
with these values
. *
optimal blood pressure |
up to 120/80 mmHG (systolic / diastolic) |
---|---|
normal blood pressure |
120 to 129/80 to 84 mmHg |
high-normal blood pressure |
130 to 139/85 to 89 mmHg |
mild hypertension (level 1) |
140 to 159/90 to 99 mmHg |
moderate hypertension (level 2) |
160 to 179/100 to 109 mmHg |
severe hypertension (stage 3) |
more than 180/110 mmHg |
Source: WHO |
Widespread disease high blood pressure: a mixture of predisposition and lifestyle
The cause of high blood pressure is often a mixture of hereditary predisposition and lifestyle.
As a first measure against high
blood pressure
, those affected should always try to make their lifestyle more active.
Regular exercise and sport - ideally in the fresh air - and the associated reduction in excess weight help
to minimize
the risk of
high blood pressure
.
Because according to "herstiftung.de" a weight loss of around four kilograms reduces blood pressure by an average of three to five mmHg.
In addition, changing to a healthier
diet can have
a significant impact on blood pressure and lower it naturally.
Also,
stress
should be avoided if possible. *
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About a third of Germans suffer from high blood pressure.
But not only drugs help.
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Changing your diet for better health: Lower your blood pressure with simple means
When
it comes to
nutrition,
there are several ways
to naturally lower
blood pressure
.
So without the use of
medication
.
For example, it helps
to eat
less
salt
.
According to "herzstiftung.de", saving one teaspoon of salt per day lowers the systolic value by around 5 mmHg and the diastolic value by almost 3 mmHg.
In general: a balanced
diet
increases
overall
health
and general well-being.
But some foods also actively help
to lower
blood pressure
in
particular
and thus
prevent
a variety of
diseases
.
For example, beetroot has an antihypertensive effect.
This is due to the nitrates contained in the juice.
When it comes into contact with human saliva, it turns into nitrite, which then dilates the blood vessels and thus lowers blood pressure.
Dieter Klaus, heart specialist and member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the German Heart Foundation, explains this on the foundation's website.
Health: Various foods can naturally lower blood pressure
According to "herzstiftung.de", foods such as ginger or dark chocolate are said to have a similar antihypertensive effect - only with a cocoa content of at least 85 percent.
The University of Cambridge in the UK has also found that chamomile tea helps lower blood pressure.
In addition, people with high
blood pressure
should
avoid smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol.
Both of these narrow the blood vessels and increase the risk of
high blood pressure
.
The German High Blood Pressure League assumes that a good half of all strokes and heart attacks could have been avoided by switching to a healthy lifestyle early on.
Those affected should always seek medical advice if their
blood pressure is
high
.
The measures described for lowering blood pressure are considered possible supplements, but not as sole therapeutic measures.
(Yannick Wenig)
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