Causes of High Blood Pressure – Why Do Some People Get Hypertension?

The causes of high blood pressure number just one or number several depending on which way you look at it. Find out more and unlock the secret to curing it, in this article.

Narrowed Arteries

Your blood pressure is simply the measured pressure on the walls or your arteries. If your arteries narrow then the pressure will increase.

Think of it as like a garden hose pipe. If you squeeze the hose with your fingers or step onto it then the pressure will increase and the water will flow out faster, at a higher pressure.

Genetics

Genetics are a definite contributing factor and often mistaken as a direct cause. Several genes have been identified as responsible which makes it quite hard to find a good drug cure. The drugs that are available cannot target your arteries alone and tend to have “whole body” effects which is why you may have heard of the common, debilitating side effects such as frequent urination.

The other thing to say about genetics is that many people use them as an excuse. They feel that if there is a family history of high blood pressure that they must therefore turn to drugs. This is definitely not the case. The actions that you take (see next section) far outweigh any small genetic predispositions.

Natural Methods

Natural methods are not some wonder cure herbal mix. Simply put, your blood pressure is a result of your lifestyle. You may even look healthy from the outside and feel great but your blood pressure readings do not lie.

There are three ways that you can get or solve your high blood pressure.

The first is in what you eat. By making tiny changes you can easily lower your b.p.

The second is in exercise and the type that you do. You most certainly do not need to become an athlete to get rid of your hypertension.

The third is your stress levels. It is cliched but your stress can be a major contributor to your condition and most people have no clue how to really get rid of their stress.