It is very important to maintain blood pressure numbers to keep our body in balanced condition. If you are a health freak, here are some myths about BP that you must know.
Healthy blood pressure numbers are one of the indicators of steady functioning of the body. Fluctuation in BP can be an indication as well as a result of issues in health conditions.
Both high and low BP are harmful to your health. High BP, which is also known as hypertension, can lead you to a higher risk of heart disease. Low blood pressure, which is also known as hypotension, can put you at a dizziness and affect your heart health.
Many do not know the exact causes of these prime fluctuations in BP. There are several misunderstandings about blood pressure that restricts individuals from following the right prevention steps.
In this article, we discuss some common myths about BP that you must know.
Misconceptions about blood pressure
- Fluctuations in Blood Pressure are harmless
Many people do not care about the fluctuations in blood pressure. High BP may be an indication of some serious health condition. Low BP is also dangerous as it makes it difficult to perform duties efficiently. It is important to get BP levels regularly with your doctor and if you find any change, it should be treated medically.
- High blood pressure cannot be controlled
Many people across the world live with high BP, believing that it cannot be treated. But high BP can be treated very effectively with the help of proper medical assistance combined with a healthy lifestyle and diet. Regular exercise with a healthy diet and managing weight management along with controlling the stress will help a lot. If you are a smoker, quitting smoking will help regulate BP numbers.
- Quitting salt in food will cure high blood pressure
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Adding too much salt is not good for your blood pressure and also for your kidneys. Reducing salt consumption may help to control BP levels to some extent. But completely quitting salt alone is not going to help you fight hypertension. To fight hypertension it is important to adopt a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
- Quit treatment once symptoms are back to normal
Many people may not continue medication once the symptoms are back to normal. But you should not discontinue the treatment till your doctor advises you to do so. In addition, follow all required prevention methods as long as required.
- Coffee is safe for low blood pressure
Consuming caffeine in low BP may increase numbers for some time but it is a temporary treatment. Too much consumption of coffee is not good for your health in several aspects. That too, if you have high BP then you should not consume caffeine as much as you can.
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