If the blood pressure is higher than a certain level in the normal state of the body and mind, it is called high blood pressure or hypertension. If systolic blood pressure is more than 160 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure is more than 95 mmHg, it is called hypertension.
Causes of high blood pressure
(i) Overweight and accumulation of body fat
(ii) Inadequate physical exertion
(iii) Uncontrolled diabetes
(iv) Smoking and drinking
(v) Eating loose salt regularly
(vi) Consuming excessive fat and junk food
(vii) Hereditary relationship
(viii) restlessness, anxiety, stress etc.
Complications of high blood pressure
(i) Stroke or brain haemorrhage may occur
(ii) Paralysis and amnesia may occur
(iii) Heart attack and heart failure may occur
(iv) Dilation of the heart occurs
(v) Visual acuity is disturbed
(vi) Decreased kidney function.
High blood pressure treatment
(i) Keeping body weight within certain limits
(ii) Avoid accumulation of excess fat in the body
(iii) Regular walking, running, exercise and sports
(iv) Abstaining from smoking and drinking
(v) Do not eat loose salt in leaves
(vi) Consuming balanced and moderate diet
(vii) Freedom from anxiety and stress
(viii) Moderate sleep
(ix) Living in a light and airy house.