What is Hypertension? Your body is comprised of a complex network of capillaries, veins and arteries that carry blood throughout your body. Hypertension or High Blood pressure is the measurement of the pressure or force of blood to pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. In hypertension (high blood pressure), the pressure to push this blood is exerted to high. We measure your blood pressure to determine if its too high or too low. If it is above the normal range 120/80 to140/90 we consider this as hypertensive. The top number is the systolic reading. The systolic is the pressure in your arteries when your heart is beating to fill them with blood. The diastolic is the pressure when your heart rests between beats. Knowing and controlling these numbers are critical because they can lead to heart attacks, strokes, brain and kidney damage. Foods that support blood pressure lowering should be taken daily for treatment and prevention. Try Jamaica water to aid in lowering your blood pressure
