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The two figures in BP reading stand for systolic pressure and diastolic pressure respectively. The top number is systolic pressure; it is the pressure of blood on arteries,
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One needs to worry when systolic pressure exceeds 140 mm and diastolic pressure exceeds 90 mm. The reading implies high blood pressure. Consistent high BP may lead to heart failures,
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Causes
1. Aging
2. Family history
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6. Caffeine intake
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Symptoms
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4. Dizziness
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6. Nausea and vomiting
7. Flushed face
8. Visual problems.
Control BP (Blood pressure) Naturally
1. Weight reduction - Obesity is one cause of blood pressure. Losing extra pounds can reduce BP miraculously. For instance,
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2. Reduction in alcohol intake - Heavy drinking increases BP. More than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men can cause elevation in BP. One may maintain an alcohol intake diary to estimate ones drinking pattern. If one is consuming more than 12 ounces of beer or 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of 80 - proof liquor,
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3. Avoiding smoking - Smoking and tobacco intake should be avoided strictly. Nicotine in tobacco causes considerable rise in BP. Blood pressure may rise up to 10 mm,
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4. Cutting down on caffeine intake - One must reduce the intake of caffeinated beverages,
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