Does Rilassáre's alternative medicine replace traditional medicine?
No, alternative medicine is an aid to the treatments the patient may already be receiving and is not contraindicated in any case due to its safety and lack of adverse reactions or side effects. Alternative medicine helps strengthen your immune system and regulates your body’s acidity for optimal functioning.
What is hypertension?
A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Generally, hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90 and is considered severe when it is above 180/120.
Symptoms of hypertension may include:
Medical diagnosis is required.
In some cases, high blood pressure shows no symptoms. If left untreated, it can lead to health issues over time, such as heart disease and strokes.
Causes of hypertension
- • Frequently eating unhealthy foods.
- • Drinking too much alcohol or caffeine.
- • Not getting enough physical activity.
- • Smoking or using illegal drugs like cocaine, “bath salts,” and methamphetamines.
- • Not getting enough quality sleep.
- • Hereditary.
Types of hypertension
- • Primary or essential. This is the most common type of high blood pressure. It usually develops over time as you age.
- • Secondary. Caused by another medical condition or the use of certain medications.
Hypertension diagnosis
High blood pressure (hypertension) is diagnosed if a blood pressure reading is 130/80 mm Hg or higher. A diagnosis is based on the average of two or more readings taken on different occasions. Blood pressure is categorized depending on how high it is.
Hypertension treatments
- • Treatment includes self-care and diuretics.
- • Following a healthy diet with less salt, exercising regularly, and taking medications can help lower blood pressure.
- • Self-care.
- • Physical exercise, stress control, quitting smoking, home blood pressure monitoring, and a low-sodium diet.
- • Medications.
- • ACE inhibitor, diuretic, beta-blocker, antihypertensive, calcium channel blocker, and vasodilator.
Complications of hypertension
Hypertension can also cause the blockage or rupture of arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the brain, which can result in a stroke. It can also cause kidney damage that leads to kidney failure.
Prevention of hypertension
- • Reduce salt intake (to less than 5g per day).
- • Eat more fruits and vegetables.
- • Engage in regular physical activity.
- • Avoid tobacco use.
- • Reduce alcohol consumption.
- • Limit foods high in saturated fats.
- • Eliminate or reduce trans fats in your diet.
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