Informative Speech On High Blood Pressure

Did you know that High Blood Pressure was the number one factor for a stroke and major risk factor for heart disease? High blood pressure also known as hypertension is an often-silent cardiovascular condition that may lead to heart attack, stroke and major organ failure. Today, I would like to discuss what high blood pressure is and some of the signs and symptoms, what causes high blood pressure, and I would like to share some information in how to prevent hypertension.
The first thing I would like to discuss is what high blood pressure is and some of the signs and symptoms of this disease. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (2017), high blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls, and is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm hg). High blood pressure means the …show more content…
Someone who has hypertension needs to be aware of lifestyle changes that needs to be made to help cure this disease such as, losing weight if you are overweight by exercising every day, reducing sodium intake, reducing alcohol intake and caffeine restriction. (Nomasonto B.D., M., Marie, P., & Chris, M. 2017). If you feel you might have high blood pressure, it is always a good idea to have your blood pressure check regularly and taking action immediately is the number one step to a healthier lifestyle, and you will be much happier and be put at low risk for having high blood pressure. To stop hypertension, you must eat the following nutritional foods: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, legumes, nuts and lean meats. Changing your eating habits will have a major effect on your blood pressure. Furthermore, doctors sometimes prescribe medications for high blood pressure for short term use only and while you are eating healthy and exercising, you can take medications your doctor prescribes to you to help lower your blood pressure in the