Description
Hypertension is a common, often asymptomatic disorder characterized by elevated blood pressure persistently exceeding 140/90 mm Hg.
Prevalence
More than 50% of people over the age of 65 in the USA are afflicted with Hypertension.
Hypertension Patients Should Avoid these Beverages/Herbs
Beverages
Excessive consumption of Coffee increases Blood Pressure and could therefore contribute to Hypertension (this occurs from the Caffeine content of Coffee). research
Herbs
Arnica should not be consumed orally (internally) as it contains substances that can cause large increases in Blood Pressure.
Butcher’s Broom may further increase Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients.
Hypertension patients should avoid the use of Ephedra as it can elevate systolic and diastolic Blood Pressure (due to the Ephedrine content of Ephedra).
Licorice (root) further increases Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients (primarily due to the Glycyrrhizin content of Licorice).
Mistletoe can cause Hypertension in some people.
Nettle further increases Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients.
Hypertension patients are generally advised not to consume Schizandra.
Myths Dispelled
Minerals
It is presently believed that Sodium has received much of the "blame" for Hypertension that should have been attributed to Chlorine (Chloride).
Pharmaceutical Drugs
Pharmaceutical Blood Pressure lowering drugs (Antihypertensives) do NOT eliminate Hypertension in the long-term as their effect is very temporary and they do not remedy the underlying cause of Hypertension.
Hypertension is Linked with these Ailments
Aging Process
The risk for Hypertension increases in tandem with the progression of the Aging Process.
Cardiovascular System
The reduction in the resilience of Arteries that occurs as a result of Atherosclerosis can cause Hypertension and (vice versa) Hypertension can cause Atherosclerosis. research
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) can occur as a result of the long-term effects of Hypertension.
Hypertension can cause Enlarged Heart.
Hypertension increases the risk of Heart Attack.
Hypertension can cause Microangiopermeability (leaking Capillaries) and conversely, Microangiopermeability is an underlying cause of some cases of Hypertension.
Frequent Nosebleeds can occur as a side effect of Hypertension.
Persons with a high diastolic Blood Pressure (i.e. over 95 mm Hg) are twice as likely to die from Stroke than persons with a lower diastolic Blood Pressure (i.e. below 80 mm Hg):
- Hypertension increases the risk of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (a type of Hemorrhagic Stroke). This occurs from Hypertension causing Arteries and Arterioles in the Brain to become weakened.
Excretory System
Chronic Dehydration may cause Hypertension.
Hypertension can be an underlying cause of Renal Fibrosis (Kidney Fibrosis).
Eyes/Vision
Hypertension increases the risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
Hypertension increases the risk of Retinopathy.
Hair
People afflicted with Male Pattern Baldness are more likely to also be afflicted with Hypertension than those persons who are not afflicted with MPB.
Immune System
The Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) form of Lupus Erythematosus can cause Hypertension via the impaired Kidney function caused by Nephritis.
Metabolism
Approximately 75% of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients have Hypertension.
Hypothyroidism patients are at greater risk of Hypertension.
Insulin Resistance increases the risk for Hypertension.
Upper body Obesity increases the risk for Hypertension.
Nervous System
Excessive activity of the Adrenergic Nervous System increases Blood Pressure.
People “afflicted” with Alexithymia (i.e. suppression of emotions) have an increased risk of Hypertension.
Anxiety increases the risk of Hypertension.
Hypertension can occur as a result of Cushing's Syndrome.
Chronic, persistent Depression increases the risk of Hypertension.
Excessive Stress exacerbates Hypertension.
Sexual System
Hypertension is an underlying cause of some cases of (physiological) Male Impotence.
Forms of Hypertension
Benign Hypertension is Hypertension that runs a long and relatively symptomless course.
Borderline Hypertension is the zone between the highest acceptable “normal” Blood Pressure and “true” Hypertension, i.e. pressures between 140 and 160 mm/Hg systolic and 90-95 diastolic Blood Pressure.
Essential Hypertension (also known as: EHT; Hyperpesia; Idiopathic Hypertension; Primary Hypertension) is Hypertension of unknown cause. This is the form of Hypertension that is diagnosed in more than 90% of Hypertension patients.
Goldblatt Hypertension (also known as: Goldblatt phenomenon) is Hypertension caused by obstruction of Blood Circulation to a Kidney.
Intracranial Hypertension is Hypertension that is localized within the Skull's chamber.
Postpartum Hypertension is Hypertension that immediately follows the completion of labor after Pregnancy.
Preeclempsia is Hypertension that develops during Pregnancy.
Pulmonary Hypertension is Hypertension that occurs within the Pulmonary Circuit (i.e. high Blood Pressure in the Arteries of the Lungs).
Renal Hypertension is Hypertension that results from narrowing of the Renal Artery.
Symptomatic Hypertension (also known as Secondary Hypertension) is Hypertension that results from diseases of the Arteries.
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