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Hypertension, elevated or high blood pressureHigh blood pressure is a major problem in America's fast-based, high stress world. High blood pressure affects one in four American adults. When someone has high blood pressure, or hypertension, the force of blood against the artery walls is too strong. High blood pressure can damage arteries, heart, and kidneys, and lead to arteriosclerosis and stroke. Hypertension is called a "silent killer'' because it does not cause symptoms unless it is severely high and, without your knowing it, causes major organ damage if not treated. Some of the symptoms may include: headaches, irritability, dizziness, ringing in the ears, red streaks in the eyes, fatigue, swelling, frequent urination, heart and respiratory problems. The blood pressure measurement consists of two numbers: systolic and diastolic. The systolic measurement is the pressure of blood against the artery walls when the heart has just finished pumping (contracting). It is the first or top number of a blood pressure reading. The diastolic measurement is the pressure of blood against the artery walls between heartbeats, when the heart is relaxed and filling with blood. It is the second or bottom number in a blood pressure reading.
There are some conditions where hypnosis was found extremely beneficial. One of these conditions is hypertension. This condition was benefited by achieving deep muscle relaxation. Teaching the mind to operate in a relaxed, calm and non-stressed manner is the key. In conjunction with an appropriate diet, life-style changes, and perhaps some herbal supplements this condition may improve dramatically. In fact, clinical studies show that people with hypertension who make good life changes fare much better then those on anti-hypertensive prescription drugs. Doctor of Natural Health Katherine Agranovich can offer help on both mental and physical levels with the hypnotherapy and holistic healing protocols.
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