High diastolic blood pressure is more dangerous than high systolic blood pressure.   However, this is something that not everyone is aware of.  Usually it is the systolic blood pressure that is noticed in determining high blood pressure.  But do you know that high diastolic is the silent killer?

Identifying High Diastolic

Diastolic is the number that appears under or at the bottom of the line when a blood pressure reading is performed.  For instance, normal blood pressure usually reads at 120/80 where the 120 is the systolic and the 80 is the diastolic.

A diastolic anywhere between the range of 60-85 for young adults and 80-90 for older individuals is considered to be normal.  Diastolic that shoots up above 90 in about three (3) repeat checks is already high and should be treated accordingly.

The Risks
When the diastolic shoots up above normal range, the individual suffers from diastolic hypertension.  What happens is that the arterial walls experience changes that place the individual vulnerable to either a heart attack or a stroke.

The immediate action should be to stop the pressure from surmounting and lower it until the diastolic pressure reaches the normal level.

How to Lower Diastolic Pressure

There are several ways to lower the diastolic pressure.  When consulting a physician, an individual may be prescribed with medication specific to lowering one’s blood pressure.  Medicines can provide an almost instant relief from the shoot up but it’s not usually the only option.

The best option is to prevent the rise of diastolic blood pressure through natural methods.  Treating high diastolic pressure naturally brings long term solution to prevent the recurrence of high blood pressure. Here are two (2) of the best natural methods to lower and prevent high diastolic pressure:

  • Watch your food intake.  Unhealthy diet is found to be one of the major culprits for increasing your diastolic pressure.  Refrain from eating salty foods and those that contain saturated fats and trans-fatty acids. These foods can weaken cells, damage vessels, and harden arteries detrimental to your blood pressure.  Eat foods that are rich in anti-oxidants that fight free radicals.  You must also make it a point to choose healthy foods that will promote the optimal health and function of your blood vessels and maintain your blood pressure to normal levels.  There can never be any better foods than fresh fruits and vegetables in providing anti-oxidants and other essential nutrients.
  • Find the time to exercise.  There are certain exercises such as the cardiovascular exercises that are meant to optimize the condition of your blood vessel and heart.  These exercises are beneficial in maintaining the normal level of your blood pressure.  Exercises all transport the nutrients you get from healthy foods making sure they reach the right places in your body.

In measuring and reading your blood pressure, you should also pay attention to your diastolic blood pressure just as you would your systolic blood pressure.  When both shoots up to a high levels, you are most likely to suffer from heart attack or stroke.  You may take your prescribed medicines but the best option is to prevent the rise of your blood pressure through the right diet and exercise.

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