What’s your blood pressure?

Is it time for you to stop and reflect on your blood pressure?

What is your blood pressure? And what do these numbers mean?

The top number would optimally read 120/ is your Systolic blood pressure. This measures the force your heart exerts on the walls of your arteries each time it beats. The bottom number which would optimally read /70 is your Diastolic blood pressure. This measures the force your heart exerts on the walls of your arteries in between beats as it re-fills.

Normal: Less than 120 over 80 (120/80)

Elevated: 120-129/less than 80

Stage 1 high blood pressure: 130-139/80-89

Stage 2 high blood pressure: 140 and above/90 and above

Hypertension crisis: higher than 180/higher than 120 … This is an emergency 🚨

Causes of high blood pressure can include:

Smoking… try to quit

Being overweight or obese - Let’s get talking about anti inflammatory diet 🥝

Lack of physical activity- With weight loss we look at building muscle strength to speed metabolism 🏊🏼

Too much salt in the diet - can use herbs 🌿 to add flavour.

Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day)

Stress - Need Nervous system support!

Older age

Genetics 🧬

Family history of high blood pressure

Chronic kidney disease - testing and a Kidney support eating plan

Adrenal and thyroid disorders… Think overworked and Exhausted 😩 . Time for warming foods and nurturing routines

Sleep apnea - wear your prescribed mask at night and let’s work on weight loss.

As a Cardiac Nurse and Naturopath I have witnessed people’s blood pressure drop with their use of medication coupled with phytonutrient rich anti inflammatory tailored eating plan and nutraceuticals.

If you are still worried about your blood pressure or curious book in for a consult or begin the 7 Week Cardiovascular Education program!