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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

What is it?

Hypertension is a condition where the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.

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What are the symptoms?

  • Often no symptoms (can be "silent")

  • Headaches

  • Dizziness

  • Shortness of breath

  • Chest pain (in severe cases)

  • Vision changes

What else could it be? (Differential diagnosis)

  • Anxiety

  • Sleep apnea

  • Kidney disease

  • Hyperthyroidism

  • Pheochromocytoma

What are the aggravating factors?

  • Lack of physical activity

  • Poor diet (high salt, low potassium)

  • Excessive alcohol consumption

  • Smoking

  • Genetics and family history

  • Obesity

  • Stress

What types of food are helpful?

  • DASH diet: Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.

  • Reduce sodium intake: Limit processed foods, avoid adding extra salt.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids: Found in fatty fish like salmon, which help reduce blood pressure.

Sample Recipe: Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salad

  • Ingredients: Salmon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, spinach, olive oil, lemon.

  • Directions: Grill salmon and serve over a fresh salad of avocado, spinach, and tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil.

What are the traditional treatments?

  • Antihypertensive medications: ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, calcium channel blockers.

  • Lifestyle changes: Reducing salt intake, losing weight, exercising regularly.

  • Monitoring: Regular blood pressure checks.

What are the natural and alternative treatments?

  • Garlic: Studies suggest garlic supplements may help lower blood pressure.

  • Coenzyme Q10: May improve blood vessel function and reduce blood pressure.

  • Yoga and meditation: Can help reduce stress, a major contributor to hypertension.

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