Natural ways to normalize your blood pressure

Blood pressure is always given as two numbers, the systolic and diastolic pressures. Both are important. Usually they are written one above or before the other, such as 120/80 mmHg. When the two measurements are written down, the systolic pressure is the first or top number, and the diastolic pressure is the second or bottom number (for example, 120/80). If your blood pressure is 120/80, you say that it is “120 over 80.”

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg (mmHg = millimeters of mercury, a unit for measuring pressure) or higher.  Normal blood pressure is a reading of less than 120/80 mmHg.  Hypotension, or abnormally low blood pressure, is blood pressure that is lower than 90/60 mmHg.  Some doctors now classify those who have blood pressure readings higher than 120/80 mm/Hg, but lower than 140/90 mm/Hg as "pre-hypertensive".  

Nearly 1 in 3 American adults has high blood pressure. Once high blood pressure develops, it usually lasts a lifetime. The good news is that it can be treated and controlled.  Of course, the best method of treatment is prevention.  Though people of all ages can have low blood pressure, older adults seem to have a greater risk for the condition.  Hypotension is a medical concern only if it causes signs and/or symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, or, in extreme cases, shock.

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