I'm changing my life style for the new year.

This year I wanted to change my eating habits.  I'm putting less salt in my food because I have high blood pressure.  This picture has skinless grilled chicken and steam squash and zucchini on a bed of long gain white rice. The seasoning I used was Mrs. Dash all natural salt free herb and spice medley.

Not only will I change my eating habit I’m change my life style. I’m current balancing going college, having job, and going to the Gym.  I’m not drinking my favorite sugary drinks at Starbuck anymore. I’m saving money and protecting my health. I’m switching to hot green tea with fresh ginger. Thanks for reading.

Sincerely,

Diem

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

One of the most dangerous aspects of hypertension is that you may not know that you have it. In fact, nearly one-third of people who have high blood pressure don't know it. The only way to know if your blood pressure is high is through regular checkups. This is especially important if you have a close relative that has high blood pressure.

If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to look out for, including:

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Understanding High Blood Pressure -- Symptoms

In the vast majority of cases, there are no clear symptoms of high blood pressure (also known as hypertension), which can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure and eye problems if untreated. The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to get your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. This is especially important if you have a close relative that has high blood pressure. If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to look out for, including:

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•    Severe headache

•    Fatigue or confusion

•    Vision problems

•    Chest pain

•    Difficulty breathing

•    Irregular heartbeat

•    Blood in the urine

•    Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears

If you have any of these symptoms, see a doctor immediately. You could be having a hypertensive crisis that could lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Untreated hypertension can lead to serious diseases, including stroke, heart disease, kidney failure and eye problems.