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Natural Foods to Control High Blood Pressure

Natural Foods to Control High Blood Pressure High Blood Pressure is one of the biggest health risks faced by global population. 17 th  May is regarded as World Hypertension Day around the globe. High blood Pressure can cause problems like diabetes, stroke, heart disease, kidney failure and even death. Blood pressure is measured in ‘millimetres of mercury’ (mm Hg). It is written as two separate numbers. The first number is systolic number which measures the pressure inside the arteries when heart muscles contract. The second number measures the pressure in the arteries, when the muscle is resting between the heartbeats. According to American Heart Association 120/80 is considered to be the normal limit. The range between 120/80-140/90 is referred to as ‘pre-hypertension’ and anything over 140/90 should be addressed. Cause of Blood Pressure Exact cause of hypertension remains unknown. As per health expert excess consumption of salt, lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet a