High Blood Pressure: Causes and Remedies

 

For reasons that are not completely understood, salt can play an active role in raising the blood pressure in people who are salt-sensitive.

What Exactly Is High Blood Pressure?

         

10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication

If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure (a systolic pressure — the top number — of 140 or above or a diastolic pressure — the bottom number — of 90 or above), you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down.
Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you may avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication.
Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down.

            low blood pressure reasons and treatment

Low blood pressure is not always a sign of a problem. But if you have symptoms of low blood pressure, then your doctor can diagnose the condition and uncover the cause. Symptoms may include: lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, unusual thirst, or fatigue. Symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness when you stand up from sitting or lying down with a decrease in your blood pressure may indicate a condition called postural hypotension. A wide range of underlying conditions may also cause your symptoms. It's important to identify the cause of low blood pressure so appropriate treatment can be given.