About Hypertension

Christian Goodman asked:


If I have one vice in my otherwise healthy lifestyle, it’s my large cup of great coffee, everyday.  Not one for wanting to own “vices,” I am curious as to why coffee, in moderation, is considered to be one.

A good friend recently stated that her doctor had told her she had to quit drinking coffee due to her hypertention (high blood pressure). 

I wondered to myself what advice the doctor gave to my friend about food intake, alcohol intake and smoking.  All three of these things my friend does tend to partake in to excess.

Quite likely, my friend’s doctor stressed to her that her weight and smoking habits were contributing to her high blood pressure.  Why then did he mention coffee?

I have read no studies where it states that there is a causal link to coffee and hypertension.

Studies I’ve seen published have shown an a temporary increase in blood pressure after drinking coffee but the increase is not significant.

These studies also show that this increase in blood pressure goes away over time.

Researchers are starting to notice that the reason coffee is so often associated with the actual contributors to hypertension (cigarettes, and obesity) is because many people tend to combine drinking coffee with these bad behaviors.

The arguement that drinking coffee causes high blood pressure, based upon the above partnering of behaviors, is just plain false. 

This combination of behaviors is where I’d like to see more research.  I’ve read incredible stories about people who switched from coffee to green tea and see all sorts of positive changes, including lowered blood pressure.  What wasn’t expounded upon was whether or not they gave up their cigarettes and pastries as a result.

I believe moderation truly is the key as far as coffee (and well, everything) is concerned.  I love my coffee and I drink one cup of great coffee every day.

If you are suffering from hypertension, I’d like to recommend my High Blood Pressure Program.  This is a completely natural remedy and while simple, it has proven, amazing results.

Additionally, I suggest my Weight Loss Breeze Program if you suffer from this condition as well.

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J Seymour asked:


You can help blood pressure decrease with the support of self-hypnosis. This approach offers help for hypertension that can alleviate your tendency to turn red with anxiety and stress. This guide brings you new methods of deep relaxation that can harmonize your mind and body.

Hypertension 101

Hypertension is a state that consists of excessive pressure in your vessels. The vessels that carry life-sustaining nutrients and oxygen to your cells can become blocked, inflamed and irritated. When this occurs, you experience a build-up that pressurizes the circulatory system.

The additional strain makes it impossible for the red fluid to flow without extra force. This is a huge burden on your circulatory system and your physical body as well. Anxiety and stress can contribute to this significant problem.

This condition is typically discovered during a doctor’s visit so it is crucial that you see your physician to ascertain that you have hypertension. Blood pressure assistance is available with the guidance of your doctor who can put together a plan of action for you to follow. Self-hypnosis makes the perfect complement to this approach.

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You can give yourself the support that you need in order to overcome this health problem with self-hypnosis. This approach recognizes the deep connection between your thinking patterns and emotional responses. Your emotional responses—particularly anxiety—can cause your pressure to soar.

It makes perfect sense that you can make this work in reverse. Your thought patterns lead to emotional responses that create physical responses. This cycle can be changed when you change your thought processes. This is very difficult to do on a conscious level.

When you use self-hypnosis, you are no longer working against your inner thought processes. You can change your thinking patterns in order to experience positive, relaxed emotional responses. These new emotions assist you to open the vessels, making circulation flow without stress and force. Alleviating the burden in your mind alleviates the burden in your vessels.

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Nick Johnson asked:


There is a rare condition called primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH), symptoms of which can occur unknowingly in anyone of any age. But PPH’s highest percentage of occurrence is said to be among women between the ages of 20 and 40. Primary pulmonary hypertension in babies is also a possibility, and one known cause of these particular cases is the taking of certain antidepressants by the women who are pregnant with them during their twentieth week or later.

It has been said that the report should not encourage these women to wean themselves off of the medications. The antidepressants studied specifically for this in recent months have well-known names: Celexa, Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft. Primary pulmonary hypertension in babies has been predicted to cause death in about 10 to 20 percent of them not long after birth.

Symptoms of primary pulmonary hypertension in babies to look for may include hearing loss, abnormalities in the brain, dysfunctional development, poor eating, seizures, and anxiety. In older patients, they can include fatigue (as an initial symptom), difficult breathing, lightheadedness, dizziness, possible fainting spells, leg/ankle swollenness, chest pain, coughing up blood, or bluish discoloration of lips or other parts of the body (also known as cyanosis).

Pregnant women who discover primary pulmonary hypertension in babies may be able to file a lawsuit against drug companies in the event they did not receive sufficient warning on their medications’ labels beforehand. While they may not be able to recover the loss of life, such lawsuits, if nothing else, can give them a chance at financial compensation.

If you are an older patient manifesting PPH, you should know that you should expect to develop the illness only very gradually. The median amount of time it is said to take to reach full development is three years. However, you should try to find a physician who has the latest technology available to help you diagnose it while it is in its earliest stages.

Depending on the treatments you decide to pursue, you can expect an eventual return to normal functioning especially if you did not need a diagnosis until after the age of 40. Your options can include calcium channel-blockers, anticoagulants, diuretics, intravenous prostacyclin, supplemental oxygen, or, as a last resort, lung/heart-lung transplantation which needs evaluation at a transplantation center to be approved.

Primary pulmonary hypertension in babies or anyone else should be taken seriously. Take necessary actions as soon as possible; your future and that of your loved ones may very well be at stake.



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H. Wei Williams asked:


In treating hypertension, the second qigong/chi kung practice I recommend: Increase your exposure to sunlight.

Sunlight regulates much of our bodily functions: sleeping patterns, moods, immune system, stress levels and resulting blood pressure.

What happens when there is not enough sunlight entering our eyes? The body becomes tired and lethargic. Growth in children is affected and our immune systems become compromised. It can even affect our mood swings.

For people living in the northern hemisphere, this can be a problem during long winter months when there are shorter daylight hours. Many people, especially women, may experience the “winter blues,” a condition stemming from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD for short), exhibiting symptoms of lethargy, drowsiness, irritability, food binges, loss of sexual drive, social withdrawal, mood swings, and depression.

The solution? Supplement natural sunlight with artificial emulated sunlight in the form of full spectrum lighting, (FSL). First introduced by fast motion photographer John Ott, full spectrum lighting, in effect, provides most of the benefits of sunlight without its harmful UV effects.

In his book Health & Light, Ott describes the many health benefits of sunlight and FSL, including:

reduction or elimination of arthritic symptoms

better concentration and reduced hyperactivity

reduction or prevention of dental decay in schoolchildren

elimination and prevention of migraines

alleviation of pain and promotion of the body’s healing process

reduced aggression in animals

improved vision and better color perception

improved productivity in the workplace

light therapy for cancer patients

treatment of SAD syndrome

treatment for sleep disorders

improved vitamin D synthesis in the body

improved immune system, endurance and stress tolerance

reduction of hypertension, respiration, lactic acid, blood sugar and heart rate

Ott’s observations have also been substantiated with other studies in North America: experimental schools with FSL have found symptoms of hyperactivity in ADHD children significantly educed, overall concentration and on-task performance significantly higher, and incidences of dental caries, as well as absences due to various illnesses significantly reduced.

Studies have also found where FSL is used in workplaces, the incidences of stress-related illnesses and illness-induced absences significantly reduced.

My personal experience with full spectrum lighting has also been very positive. Two years studying under the light enabled two students living with me to reduce their prescription lenses for nearsightedness. My qigong/chi kung students and other visitors noted the lights had a calming effect on them. Many of them informed me that unlike regular incandescent light bulbs or cool white fluorescents, these were not only brighter but “more comfortable” on their eyes.

There is ongoing debate whether the effects of FSL are largely psychological, but personally, I have also found them much easier on the eyes and find I’m able to concentrate better.

How does full spectrum lighting treat hypertension? It affects the hypothalamus center in the brain and the photo-sensitive pineal gland that produces the “hibernation hormone” melatonin for sleep. Increased light entering the eyes signals to the brain via optical nerves to decrease melatonin levels, increase oxygen intake and production of serotonin, the hormone responsible for mood elevation, and reduce production of stress hormones such as cortisol.

Full spectrum lighting alone will not cure your hypertension, but, in combination with other qigong/chi kung practices, can definitely help in reducing high blood pressure. Having said that, not all FSL is the same in quality: educate yourself and shop around.

There are two main kinds of full spectrum lighting: one in the form of a light bulb, the other as a fluorescent tube. Appearance aside, I prefer the fluorescent tube, as it has a higher quality of light — 10,000 LUX (candlepower), which also works out cheaper and lasts longer than your average light bulb.

If you are using FSL for reading, position it two feet overhead to shine in a 45 degree downward angle. Ideally, you should have two fluorescent tubes to get enough light intensity to equal that of a midday sun. Do not cover them with anything that will filter the light — your eyes must be directly exposed to the full spectrum in order to benefit from it.

Try it — sunlight and full spectrum lighting for hypertension and a host of other benefits.



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Samuel Baron asked:


It is important to try to stay at the ideal weight for your height, age and gender. If you are as little as even just 10% over your optimum weight, you move into a high risk category for hypertension and other blood pressure related heart conditions.

Over 50% of all Americans are classed as being obese. Charities and research groups like the American Heart Association have been trying to find effective ways to reduce this figure. The figures are definitely at a record high, and they are increasing with every year that goes by.

Obesity hypertension is the biggest and most common form of high blood pressure, almost as much as 75% of all U.S. hypertension cases. In 2002 around 310,707 people died as a direct result from obesity hypertension. Most high blood pressure and heart diseases begin with obesity, then lead onto high blood pressure, then move swiftly to severe heart disease and finally resulting in a painful death.

As far as obesity and obesity hypertension is concerned, it does not matter about your family history, age, gender, race or sex. Men and women are affected in the same way and at the same sort of stages in life. Obviously if you keep an eye on your weight, it will result in a reduction of the risks of hypertension. Alternatively, if you stay at a high weight, the risks will carry on increasing.

How do I Know if I am Obese?

The first question to ask should more accurately be asked as “Am I overweight?” Obesity does not just concern how fat you look or just how much you weigh. It mainly refers to your Body Mass Index (BMI). This Index measures the contrast between your weight AND height. A BMI above 30.0 is usually seen as dangerously obese, a score between 25.0 and 29.9 is thought to be overweight, but the optimum BMI score is around 18.5 and 24.9.

If you wish to calculate your own Body Mass Index, take your current weight and divide it by the number you get when you multiply your height in inches by your height in inches again. Then multiply that number by 703 for your BMI. For example, if you are 5′6″ and weigh 165lbs, you would multiply 66″ times 66″ for a total of 4356, then divide 165 by 4356 for a total of 0.0378. Next multiply that by 703 for a BMI equal to 26.6, which may not be life threatening, but is still seen as overweight.



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Parthasarathy Rengaswami asked:


What is Hypertension?

Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is caused by the pressure due to excessive pumping of the heart..It is one of the leading causes of death in the world today. In addition to being a deadly condition, hypertension can also cause damage to vital organs like the liver, brains, kidneys and the heart. Unfortunately, people suffering from hypertension may not even be aware of that condition till it becomes too serious a problem. Blood pressure measure always has two readings, one taken when the heart is beating and the other when the heart is at rest. The normal values for these two readings are 140 and 90 respectively.

Causes of Hypertension: There are two types of hypertension. One occurs due to the increase in the pressure of the heart while beating., mostly due to old age. This type of hypertension called essential hypertension or primary hypertension. This condition can be controlled with the proper precautions, and many people with essential hypertension may live for eighty years or more. The other called Malignant hypertension occurs due to the disorders of any of the vital organs, such as the brain, the liver and the kidneys. Hormonal imbalances can also cause hypertension in some cases. These are very fatal and need to remedied urgently. Malignant Hypertension is also called Secondary Hypertension

Hypertension Symptoms: Some of the common symptoms of hypertension are: • Giddiness, Dizziness and a Feeling of Instability. • Palpitations. • Insomnia (inability to sleep well). • Digestive problems and Constipation.

Treatment of Hypertension:

Hypertension, like any other physical disorder needs to be treated by a physician. Yet, hypertension, not being a disease but only a condition can be controlled through diet, exercise and adjustment of lifestyle. There are several claims about “cures” for hypertension through use of herbal medicines and other remedies. I do not like to go into the merits of these claims.

But there is a simple method which does not involve use of any drugs or remedies. This technique called Slow Breathing can bring down your blood pressure quickly and almost effortlessly. This method has medical recognition - FDA approved, easy to use and practicable by all. This method has been used and endorsed by such institutions of repute as the Harvard Medical School, The Mayo Clinic, Rush-Presbyterian Hospital and the American Heart Association. Studies published in the Journal of Human Hypertension and numerous other respected medical journals reveal that:

Breathing slowly and deeply (less than 10 breaths per minute) for 10 to 15 minutes a day while extending exhalation results in significant reductions in blood pressure. That’s because gentle, slow breathing acts like a natural safety valve to relax muscle tension, especially in the chest area, allowing constricted blood vessels to open and relieve pressure on the heart.

It literally takes a load off your chest!

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MIKE SELVON asked:


One-third of the Americans with hypertension don’t even know they have it. To test for high blood pressure, as it’s commonly called, the doctor will place a cuff around your arm and gently tighten it through a pump so it feels a bit like a python hugging your bicep. Yet most people don’t continue with annual check-ups after their childhood due to the rising costs of medical care.

You may get severe headaches, have difficulty breathing at times, feel tired or confused, and suffer vision problems or chest pains. Before the condition progresses into something more serious, like congestive heart failure, you’d better get it checked out!

If you are hypertensive, then it can be caused by many lifestyle choices. For instance, a 2005 study found that women who took 500 mg of Tylenol each day for headaches or pains were more likely to develop high blood pressure than women who did not. Users of cocaine and amphetamines, as well as smokers, were also more at risk.

High body fat, high salt intake, low potassium intake, high cholesterol levels, inactivity, excessive alcohol consumption and high stress are often linked to hypertension as well. Health experts say that this condition isn’t so cut-and-dry, that poor lifestyle choices aren’t always the culprit. Some people are just at risk because they’re aging, pregnant or born into a family with a history of high blood pressure.

People with hypertension may have to undergo several tests to determine the severity of their situation. The most basic test of heart health is the old inflatable arm cuff we’ve been seeing at every check up for our entire lives, no big deal.

A urinalysis where you pee into a cup is a very non-invasive way of checking the blood for abnormalities. In rare cases, an electrocardiogram will measure your heart’s electrical activity, but generally, the little tests are enough to determine whether your cardiovascular health is poor or not.

What are the dangers of high blood pressure, you may ask? If left unchecked over a long period of time, hypertension will inevitably take its toll on your internal organs. Blocked or ruptured blood vessels leading to the brain can cause a stroke and weakened or narrowed blood vessels can cause kidney failure.

Some people develop glaucoma from narrowed or torn blood vessels leading to the eyes, while others develop a thickened heart muscle from too much exertion, resulting in heart failure. Atherosclerosis or aneurysms happen when the arteries sustain damage and diabetes or heart disease are the result of metabolic failure. The good news is that, unlike cancer or other conditions, simply changing one’s lifestyle can go a long way for the person with high blood pressure.



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Vena Cava asked:


I am confused abut the whole portal hypertension thing. Is portal hypertension a problem with blood going in or out?

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Sharon Bell asked:


 

If your doctor decides to start treating your hypertension with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, which type are you most likely to benefit from?

While all of them work the same way, certain drugs have an edge over others. For instance, if you’re a man of few words but plenty of action, you might want an ACE inhibitor that does the same. Captopril fits that description.

Of the four ACE inhibitors in the market, captopril is the fastest acting. It works quickly to lower blood pressure so you can more or less tell in a jiffy if the drug is working for you.

But this effect doesn’t last long. The one disadvantage of captopril is that you may have to take more of this drug to achieve and maintain the desired effect, that is, a normal blood pressure.

In contrast, enalapril acts longer and is more potent. A single daily dose of this drug can control blood pressure over 24 hours.

This was proven by Dr. G. Germano and his colleagues from La Sapienza University in Rome who compared the effects of captopril and enalapril on male patients with mild hypertension. The results of the study were presented at a symposium on ACE inhibition held in Kyoto, Japan years ago.

The researchers found that high doses of captopril were needed to control the second daily peak in blood pressure which usually occurs in the late afternoon. These patients had to take a second dose of the drug to maintain low blood pressure at night. For those on enalapril, however, this afternoon peak was controlled with only one dose of the drug.

Just how potent is enalapril? This question was answered in the same symposium by the United Kingdom Enalapril Hospital Research Group. The group said that unlike other drugs, this particular ACE inhibitor does not lose its effect even after a year of use.

Their optimism comes from a year-long study of elderly patients who were treated with enalapril and another drug. Enalapril started to exert its beneficial effect on blood pressure after two weeks of use and continued doing so throughout the duration of the study - a period of one year.

As far as doctors are concerned, that’s one good example of consistency badly needed in other drugs whose effects tend to wear off with repeated use. (Next: Side effects of enalapril.)

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