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High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure? Why is a life coach focusing on that?

Simple! You may be great at goal setting and planning for your future but frankly if you do not pay attention to a simply matter like blood pressure, you may not be able to achieve those goals.

As a life coach my responsibility is to make sure my client is aware of her physical condition by offering basic knowledge of the things that can retard her progress in life.

So what is high blood pressure?

Blood is transported from our heart to rest of our body via arteries. The pressure of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is what we refer to as "blood pressure".

The blood pressure reading is given in two numbers; one number (the systolic, the top number) when the heart beats to pump the blood. The other number (the diastolic, the bottom number) when the heart is at rest between each beats.

According to the medical guidelines set forth by the National Institute of Health the normal blood pressure should be 120 over 80 (120/80). Anything higher is considered high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because there are usually no symptoms. When your blood pressure is high, the heart is under a lot of stress, the arteries are under even more stress, working harder to get the blood through causing damage along the way. This can lead to stroke, heart attack, or other serious health problems.
I have had high blood pressure for a few years and needed to work to reduce it. My doctor prescribed medications until I was able to maintain it through diet and exercise. I can proudly say that through much self-discipline, I no longer take blood pressure medications. However, because hypertension runs in my family I need to constantly monitor it and take the necessary precautions to keep it under control.
If your blood pressure is high, make sure you are under the care of a physician. Follow the special diets and recommendations to maintain normal levels. If you are not sure of your blood pressure reading, get a checkup.

Life coaching tips to maintaining a healthy blood pressure.

Regular cardiovascular exercise.

Get rid of any excess weight.

Minimize your alcohol consumption.

Avoid cigarettes or any tobacco product.

Limit your caffeine intake.

Minimize your sodium intake.

Include lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Eat a diet low in fat.

Try biofeedback and the relaxation techniques it has to offer.

Now that you are informed about your blood pressure, take the necessary precautions to ensure healthy limits.

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