High blood pressure is as
dangerous as it sounds – when pressure is high and stays high (a
condition known as hypertension), your risk of suffering a
cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke, increases
dramatically.
Fortunately, there's good news: Research suggests a few easy steps can help keep your blood pressure in the safe range.
Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference are both known to increase hypertension risk, but a recent study goes a step further, not only verifying that both variables do increase risk, but also suggesting which to focus on managing based on gender. According to the study, "BMI played an important role in hypertension risk among males," while waist circumference proved to be the more important risk factor in females.
The take-away message here is straightforward: Guys, watch your BMI. Ladies, watch your waistline. And of course, keep in mind that multiple variables contribute to high blood pressure, so neither gender should ignore one variable over another. Get your spine checked by a doctor of chiropractic regularly to make sure you nervous system is functioning at its optimum level. Your doctor can tell you more about the dangers of high BP and suggest these and other strategies to keep your blood pumping – the way it should.
For more information on health and safety visit the Ontario Chiropractic Association
Web site at www.chiropractic.on.ca or call 1877-327-2273. Dr. George I. Traitses of Infinite Health practices traditional chiropractic, advanced nutrition and anti aging therapy and has been serving the Toronto and Markham communities since 1981. You can reach him at 416-499-5656 or www.infinite-health.comStarBuzzOnline
Fortunately, there's good news: Research suggests a few easy steps can help keep your blood pressure in the safe range.
Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference are both known to increase hypertension risk, but a recent study goes a step further, not only verifying that both variables do increase risk, but also suggesting which to focus on managing based on gender. According to the study, "BMI played an important role in hypertension risk among males," while waist circumference proved to be the more important risk factor in females.
The take-away message here is straightforward: Guys, watch your BMI. Ladies, watch your waistline. And of course, keep in mind that multiple variables contribute to high blood pressure, so neither gender should ignore one variable over another. Get your spine checked by a doctor of chiropractic regularly to make sure you nervous system is functioning at its optimum level. Your doctor can tell you more about the dangers of high BP and suggest these and other strategies to keep your blood pumping – the way it should.
For more information on health and safety visit the Ontario Chiropractic Association
Web site at www.chiropractic.on.ca or call 1877-327-2273. Dr. George I. Traitses of Infinite Health practices traditional chiropractic, advanced nutrition and anti aging therapy and has been serving the Toronto and Markham communities since 1981. You can reach him at 416-499-5656 or www.infinite-health.comStarBuzzOnline
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