Prevention Of Hypertension
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Hypertension commonly known as high blood pressure affects over fifty million Americans.  Many more Americans suffer from high blood pressure and may not even know it.  Any reading greater than 140/90 is considered high blood pressure.  Preventing high blood pressure is a lot easier than treating it once you have it.

Check your blood pressure and pulse readings regularly.  Visit your physician to see if they’re considered high or if you have any need to worry.  The top number, which is the systolic number, should be less than 140.  The bottom number, which is the diastolic number, should be less than 90.  A normal resting heart rate also known as the pulse should be between 66 and 82.

Take the following steps to try to prevent hypertension:

• Losing weight is a very important step to take (if your over weight).  The single most important non-drug treatment for preventing hypertension is weight loss.
  
  
• Try eating a low-fat, high fiber diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables.  Salt may be used in moderation but no more than 2300mg per day. Unless otherwise directed by your physician.
  
  
• Aerobic exercising is a very important step. It will help lower blood pressure and prevent hypertension.
  
  
• Quit smoking.  Hypertension and smoking significantly increases your risk of experiencing a stroke.
  
  
• Try reducing the stress in your life.  When you experience stress in your life, your arteries and veins constrict, which is damaging to your health.
  
  
• Knowing your family’s health history is important.  If a close relative lives with hypertension you are more likely to suffer from this disease.  Be more careful in checking your blood pressure.
  
  
• High blood cholesterol can narrow arteries and make you more prone to hypertension.  Have a physician check your cholesterol once a year.
  
  
• Keep a journal of your cholesterol, blood pressure and pulse.  Take this along with you to your physician’s office.  This will give him a more accurate view on your blood pressure and pulse rate.
  
  
• The ideal blood pressure should be 120/80.  Keeping your blood pressure at 120/80 is your goal.