Diet, Weight Loss Tips, Weight Loss Support, Weight Loss & Dieting Advice
LOWERING BLOOD PRESSURE BY LOSING WEIGHT
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Diet, Weight Loss Tips, Weight Loss Support, Weight Loss & Dieting Advice LOWERING BLOOD PRESSURE BY LOSING WEIGHT |
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Does weight have an effect on blood pressure? Yes. The heart must work harder in order to pump blood throughout the body in the overweight individual. Hypertension is simply the pressure of blood in the main arteries of the body. Therefore, if an individual suffers from hypertension and weight problems, there is significant stress placed on the heart and lungs. When we are placed in stressful situations, or when we perform physical activity, our blood pressure increases as a normal response. In the individual who suffers from hypertension, blood pressure readings remain high even when the body is at rest. Many times, losing weight can keep blood pressure at a normal rate. I'm a very good example of that. At one point, my blood pressure was 179 over 105 - nearly stroke level. I was on beta blockers as a form of treatment. After losing weight, my blood pressure declined to normal levels and I was able to get off the medication. That was several years ago and I remain drug-free with a normal blood pressure reading. Activity also helps in keeping blood pressure within the acceptable range. |
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