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Preventing Pre-hypertension!
by Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D.
Pre-hypertension — "high-normal" blood pressure,
affects an estimated 25 percent of American adults, about the
same number as those diagnosed with high blood pressure. Pre-
hypertenson is systolic pressure between 120 and 139 mmHg
over diastolic pressure of 80 to 89 mmHg (hypertension is
140/90 mmHg or higher). To prevent or reduce the risk of pre-
hypertension, which can double the risk of heart disease and
stroke, try the following:
* Maintain a healthy weight through exercise and diet.
* Follow a diet rich in produce and low-fat dairy products,
and low in sodium and saturated fats.
* Avoid smoking.
* Practice relaxing mind-body techniques such as meditation
and breath work.
* Get regular checkups by your physician.
(C) 2005 Dr. Reuven Bruner. All Rights Reserved.
For more information contact him at: POB 1903, Jerusalem,
91314, Israel; Tel: (02) 652-7684; Mobile: 052 2865-821; Fax:
(02) 652-7227; Email: dr_bruner@hotmail.com
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