Commonly Asked Questions

What Is Considered Normal Blood Pressure?

The well-respected World Health Organization (WHO) has set forth the following guidelines regarding high (commonly referred to as hypertension), low and borderline blood pressure.

Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?

Because blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart it is in constant fluctuation throughout any given day. In addition to these natural changes there are other factors that may affect blood pressure such as:

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Commonly Asked Questions

Temperature

Fear

(too hot or cold)

Anger

Humidity

Anxiety

Restlessness

Food and beverage

Lack of sleep

consumption

Physical exercise

Individual physical

Constipation

conditions

Stress

 

 

 

In addition to these factors you should talk with your physician to see what may be affecting you.

How Do I Know I Have High Blood Pressure?

 

It’s nearly impossible to know if your blood pressure is elevated

 

without having it checked. People have the common

 

misconception that one can “feel” their blood pressure rise.

 

It is because of this mystery that hypertension has been

 

named “the silent killer.” Don’t let it sneak up on you! Start

 

monitoring your blood pressure every day with your new

 

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