CAUSES OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Seldom is high blood pressure the result of only one problem. Indeed, most common high blood pressure is the outcome of many factors that have accumulated over the years. Following is a list of common causes.
. Alcohol
. Dietary fat imbalance
. Low dietary Kfactor (sodiumpotassium balance); excess sodium chloride (salt)
. Excess weight
. Heredity
. Insulin overload
. Poor nutrition
. Poor fitness
. Stress
. Type A personality traits
About 85 percent of all high blood pressure cases can be reversed by deliberate changes in diet and lifestyle. About twothirds of the remaining 15 percent can significantly bring down their need for medication by the same measures. This means that nearly everyone with high blood pressure can dramatically lower his blood pressure by actions he takes. This book provides steps you can take to reduce if not cure high blood pressure.
