Safe Alternative Treatment For High Blood Pressure - Part-1
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Safe Alternative Treatment for High Blood Pressure - Part 1
Overview
Explore the dangers of high blood pressure and commonly prescribed medications for hypertension in the first part of our comprehensive report.
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Summary:
Understand the risks associated with high blood pressure and the types of medications commonly used to treat hypertension.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition where the force of the blood against artery walls is consistently too high. Despite its prevalence, there isn't a global consensus on the best treatment approach. In this report, you'll learn about the dangers of high blood pressure and the medications often prescribed to manage it.
Understanding Blood Pressure
Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. It's measured in two values: systolic pressure (when the heart beats) and diastolic pressure (when the heart rests). Normal readings are about 120/80 mmHg. High blood pressure is typically defined as any reading that exceeds 140/90 mmHg.
The Risks of High Blood Pressure
According to the American Heart Association, one in three adults in the U.S. suffers from high blood pressure, and about a third are unaware of their condition, earning it the nickname "the silent killer." High blood pressure significantly increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and kidney failure, especially when combined with obesity, smoking, high cholesterol, or diabetes.
If you're over 35, African American, middle-aged, elderly, obese, a heavy drinker, or a woman on birth control, you're more likely to develop hypertension. However, it's not an inevitable part of aging, and lifestyle changes can help manage or prevent it.
Common Medications for High Blood Pressure
In most cases, the exact cause of high blood pressure is unknown, but various medications can effectively manage it. The most commonly prescribed classes of medications include:
- Diuretics: Help the kidneys remove excess water and sodium.
- Beta-Blockers: Slow the heart rate and reduce heart workload.
- ACE Inhibitors: Prevent the formation of a hormone that narrows blood vessels.
- Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Block the action of the same hormone.
- Calcium Channel Blockers: Relax blood vessels by preventing calcium from entering heart muscle cells.
Global Disagreement and Guidelines
As of June 2005, there wasn't a global consensus on first-line therapies for managing hypertension. However, by June 2006, the UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence and the British Hypertension Society recommended ACE Inhibitors (or ARBs if side effects occur) over Beta-Blockers, which were found less effective in preventing strokes and more likely to cause diabetes.
Side Effects and Considerations
While ACE Inhibitors are generally well-tolerated, they may have side effects such as cough, dizziness, and elevated blood potassium levels. Some groups, including people of African descent, should avoid them. Additionally, ACE Inhibitors can increase the risk of birth defects when taken during pregnancy.
ARBs share similar effects with ACE Inhibitors but may cause fewer instances of cough. Serious side effects for both include rare cases of kidney or liver failure and allergic reactions.
New Findings
Research from Rush University Medical Center in 2007 suggested that ACE Inhibitors and ARBs may prevent diabetes, while diuretics and Beta-Blockers might increase diabetes risk. Further studies are required to explore these findings.
Natural Alternatives
Melaleuca offers a natural remedy called ProStolic, which functions similarly to ACE Inhibitors and ARBs by interacting with natural body enzymes to promote healthy blood flow.
In Part 2, we’ll delve deeper into natural therapies and the benefits of bioactive casein hydrolysate tripeptides VPP and IPP.
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