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Hypertension and Your Health
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a problem that can contribute to several serious health issues. However, it can be difficult to detect hypertension, so your blood pressure may be hurting you without you even realizing that you have this problem. Elevated blood pressure can lead to issues such as heart failure and stroke.
There are two main types of hypertension, primary and secondary. Primary hypertension arises on its own and typically has no one discernible cause. It can develop gradually over a period of years. On the other hand, secondary hypertension is usually a symptom of another problem, such as kidney issues or heart defects. It can also be a result of some contraceptives, such as oral birth control pills. Because this is a sign of another problem, it tends to arrive more suddenly than primary hypertension.
Primary hypertension is very difficult to diagnose because it hardly ever causes you to show any symptoms. Some people suffer from nose bleeds, headaches, and dizziness, but this is typically not until it is more advanced. At the doctor's office, you probably get your blood pressure taken regularly, but a high reading may be attributed to nervousness rather than actual hypertension.
If you are diagnosed with hypertension, there are two ways that you can fight your high blood pressure. First, you can change your lifestyle to embrace more exercise and a healthier, more nutritious diet. If your blood pressure remains elevated, you may have to take medication to lower it. This is because hypertension can cause serious complications over time, such as:
-Aneurysm
-Stroke
-Heart failure
-Atherosclerosis
-Vision loss
-Kidney problems
Of course, it can be expensive to receive the medical treatment you need to control your hypertension. If you are interested in getting help in paying for your medical bills, you should consider getting health insurance.
How Acai May Help Control Your Blood Pressure
Fast foods, sedentary lifestyle, stress and other bad choices are exacting a very high toll on us. And, with the incidence of childhood obesity, the numbers of folks under thirty with high blood pressure is likely to drastically increase. What is the remedy to this malady? Lifestyle changes, weight loss and improving on dietary deficiencies. The highly refined American diet contributes to inadequate vitamin and nutrient intake. As a result, many people are turning to simple, natural foods, such as acai, to provide missing nutrients that will also help in bringing blood pressure under control.
Acai-the super fruit?
Acai is a fruit that grows on the acai palm trees in the Amazon rain forest of Brazil. It is dark purple and about the size of a grape. Natives of the Amazon have been consuming it for hundreds of years and have been similarly enjoying the health benefits. Approximately 90% of the fruit is a seed and the remaining 10 contains edible pulp and skin.
Acai is also high in anthocyanins-the dark purple/red pigment seen in fruits such as blueberries and blackberries. These substances are antioxidants and offer protection to those who eat the berries. (Anti- oxidants help fight free radical damage).
Acai is extremely nutritious and is among foods with a very high concentration of antioxidants, fiber, omega 9s amino acids and EFA-essential fatty acids-specifically oleic acid. All these nutrients make acai a potent weapon in the arsenal against cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure.
Acai, oleic acid, omega 9s and your blood pressure
Omega 9s are the powerhouse against high blood pressure. (Oleic acid contains omega 9s). Omega 9 is a monosaturated fat that also lowers cholesterol, has anti-coagulant properties and decreases the incidence of hypertension.
According to the article. "Oleic Acid is responsible for the reduction in blood pressure" http://www.pnas.org/, "the oleic acid in the membranes, which regulates the membrane lipid structure in such a way to control G protein mediated signalling, causing a decrease in blood pressure." Acai is abundant in oleic acid.
Adding acai into the diet can be done by drinking the juice, taking supplements and making smoothies. Of course, before taking a new supplement, check with your health care professional.