(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 02, 2012 ) Swindon, UK -- Symptoms of High Blood Pressure has announced the launch of a new information website about the ailment. The site covers the condition’s symptoms, causes and treatments. It also helps patients learn about monitors and devices to best keep up with their blood pressure levels.
According to the World Health Organization, high blood pressure, known as Hypertension in the medical realm, is responsible for 25 percent of deaths in the world. Globally, 1 in 3 people suffer from high levels of blood pressure. Hypertension is also known to be indiscriminate when it comes to its victims; while those over 50 years of age are more susceptible to the disease, younger individuals are not immune to falling prey to the condition.
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure acts as an information source for those looking to educate themselves about the symptoms of high blood pressure and its effects. The website goes into great details with regards to such topics as the cause of Hypertension, what is considered to be normal levels of blood pressure, how to measure and reduce it.
So what is normal blood pressure? Medical guidelines state that ideally, blood pressure should measure around 120/80. Individuals who consistently show readings higher than 139/90 are considered to be inflicted with the ailment.
According to the website, the causes of high blood pressure can be attributed to a multitude of factors; some of the most common culprits are stress, weight gain, diabetes, and excess salt intake. The site also lists a number of foods that help reduce blood pressure, some of which are tomatoes, bananas, garlic, and skimmed milk, to name just a few. Essentially, items which are rich in magnesium, iron, vitamin C, calcium and potassium serve to greatly reduce blood pressure.
To combat the ailment, Symptoms of High Blood Pressure advocates regular exercise and the right diet. The site states that while a radical change in your diet is not necessary, changes in the foods that you consume can have an immense positive effect on the condition.
About Symptoms of High Blood Pressure:
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure is a website that is intended to serve as a Hypertension one-stop information location. The insight contained within is of great value whether you suffer from the disease or are simply looking to educate yourself on the subject.
