December 10, 2007
Treatment for High Blood Pressure
Tip! Eating red grapefruits is one of the best high blood pressure remedies there is. Eat several a day, if possible.
The treatment of high blood pressure is one of the most important areas of modern medicine. Good quality care and blood pressure treatment can reduce the risk of death, the risk of stroke and the risk of heart attack or coronary disease. The British Hypertension Society produced guidelines in 2004. This is what they recommend.
Blood Pressure Measurement
All adults should have a blood pressure measurement at least once every five years up to the age of 80 - and more often thereafter.
If their blood pressure reading is borderline or high then the frequency of checking should be increased to at least once a year.
Nobody should be labelled as having high blood pressure unless at least four seperate seated readings confirm the problem. Some people with suspected high blood pressure will need a twenty four hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor check.
Tip! Lower your salt intake
