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Colin Howard
Dec 17, 2025, 7:06:04 PM (2 days ago) Dec 17
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Greetings,
From my archives, I am thankful my blood pressure remains fairly static, it
did go down last year when in hospital to unusually low systolic of under a
hundred and diastolic of think it at one time was about 52, but nowadays, I
seem to maintain a fairly steady systolic rate of around 117-120 and a
diastolic rate of around 72-83, well within normal measures about which, if
I am careful, at my age of 76.5, ought to be alright, the highest pressure
I've knowingly had occurred when tested at work in, I think 1994, having
just come off anti-biotics for a foot infection, the systolic was 136 the
diastolic was 91.
Recently, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Mayo Clinic
issued new recommendations for ideal blood pressure: 115/75. What does that
mean? Is it attainable? Greetings,
We typically determine blood pressure measurements with two numbers. The
higher number, called the systolic pressure, represents the pressure in the
artery when the heart beats. The lower number, called the diastolic
pressure, represents the pressure when the heart is at rest. Healthy blood
pressure is in the range of 120/80. As mentioned, ideal pressure is somewhat
lower. A key to healthy blood pressure is the ratio between the 2 numbers.
They should remain at a 3:2 ratio whatever the actual pressure may be.
If your blood pressure is "ideal," congratulations! Your hard work has paid
off. If it is higher or lower than ideal, don't worry: Most blood pressure
problems can be solved with the right approach. Let's dissect the common
problems with blood pressure and see what we can learn about possible
solutions.
Systolic too high A healthy systolic number is 120. This number represents
how hard your heart must beat to get blood out to your body. If your
arteries are stiff, inflexible, inflamed or too narrow your heart will have
to beat harder and this will create a higher systolic number. The most
common cause of a high systolic number is too much adrenaline and other
stress-related hormones in the bloodstream. These hormones have the effect
of artificially narrowing your arteries in a "fight or flight" stress
response.
Stress-induced high blood pressure will usually be seen with a high systolic
number and a normal diastolic number such as 150/80. We will often see this
number normalize with just 20 minutes of deep breathing. Some people respond
well to biofeedback and supplementation with: list of 3 items . Co-Q10,
especially at bedtime to relax the heart .Vitamin C morning and evening to
relax the blood vessels . Adaptogen 10 Plus morning and evening to help
reduce the effects of stress list end Both numbers too high When both the
systolic and diastolic numbers are high (160/110), the most common problem
is inflammation leading to atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries."
This is a medical emergency; you should be under medical care as the disease
has already progressed to the point where emergency measures are necessary.
Dietary measures, such as the Dr. Dean Ornish "Reversing Heart Disease"
diet, should be at the center of your self-care. Daily exercise, stress
management and, very likely, medications will be needed to reverse this
disease.
An anti-inflammatory lifestyle will be helpful. Include supplements such as:
Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids from OmegaPrime at every meal to reduce
inflammation . Vitamin C and Co-Q10 as suggested above . Betalains found in
Nopalea can reduce inflammation in the blood vessels and
help your body drain away the excess fluid associated with blood pressure.
Achieving an optimal body fat percentage is also critical when caring for
high blood pressure. The target body composition for men is 14% body fat;
for women it is 23%. Remember, this type of high blood pressure is a medical
emergency and it should be treated as such.
Diastolic too high When the bottom number in your blood pressure reading is
too high (120/90), but the systolic or top number is normal, it can mean
that your lungs, kidneys and liver are not properly detoxifying your body.
Detoxification is an automatic process; your body does it every moment of
every day. You can help support this process by reducing your exposure to
toxins and supporting your lungs, kidneys and liver with daily nutrition:
A multiple vitamin and mineral supplement to support
healthy detoxification . Vitamin C - a powerful detoxifier for the lungs,
kidneys and liver . Betalains found in Nopalea also drain away toxins
For more information on detoxification, listen to the audio books, "Body
Systems 101 " and " Healthy Ageing ."
Too high, too long Some people find that their blood pressure will not go
down no matter what they do. This often happens because of Obstructive Sleep
Apnia (OSA). With OSA, a person stops breathing during sleep. Sensing the
shortage of oxygen, your brain increases blood pressure to compensate. These
increases in blood pressure may last into the next day (you may awaken with
high blood pressure which may go down by the evening). This type of
hypertension will usually not respond to medication or alternative
treatments.
Treatment for OSA begins with using a breathing machine called CPAP
(continuous positive airway pressure) during sleep. Using CPAP at night
reduces blood pressure in most people - even those without serious OSA.
Eventually, reducing your body fat to the percentages listed above will open
your airways enough to compensate for OSA.
Hypertension will damage you. Eventually, it will kill you. Check your blood
pressure frequently. Your body is speaking to you when your pressure is
imbalanced. Learning to listen will help you feel better today and be
healthier tomorrow!
Take Control of Your Health
list of 6 items .
Test your blood pressure every month .
Check your blood pressure at different times of the day .
Eat a low-fat diet . Eat 7, 9 or more servings of vegetables and fruits
daily
Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the week .
If you have high blood pressure, test for OSA
Colin Howard, Southern England.
From my archives, I am thankful my blood pressure remains fairly static, it
did go down last year when in hospital to unusually low systolic of under a
hundred and diastolic of think it at one time was about 52, but nowadays, I
seem to maintain a fairly steady systolic rate of around 117-120 and a
diastolic rate of around 72-83, well within normal measures about which, if
I am careful, at my age of 76.5, ought to be alright, the highest pressure
I've knowingly had occurred when tested at work in, I think 1994, having
just come off anti-biotics for a foot infection, the systolic was 136 the
diastolic was 91.
Recently, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Mayo Clinic
issued new recommendations for ideal blood pressure: 115/75. What does that
mean? Is it attainable? Greetings,
We typically determine blood pressure measurements with two numbers. The
higher number, called the systolic pressure, represents the pressure in the
artery when the heart beats. The lower number, called the diastolic
pressure, represents the pressure when the heart is at rest. Healthy blood
pressure is in the range of 120/80. As mentioned, ideal pressure is somewhat
lower. A key to healthy blood pressure is the ratio between the 2 numbers.
They should remain at a 3:2 ratio whatever the actual pressure may be.
If your blood pressure is "ideal," congratulations! Your hard work has paid
off. If it is higher or lower than ideal, don't worry: Most blood pressure
problems can be solved with the right approach. Let's dissect the common
problems with blood pressure and see what we can learn about possible
solutions.
Systolic too high A healthy systolic number is 120. This number represents
how hard your heart must beat to get blood out to your body. If your
arteries are stiff, inflexible, inflamed or too narrow your heart will have
to beat harder and this will create a higher systolic number. The most
common cause of a high systolic number is too much adrenaline and other
stress-related hormones in the bloodstream. These hormones have the effect
of artificially narrowing your arteries in a "fight or flight" stress
response.
Stress-induced high blood pressure will usually be seen with a high systolic
number and a normal diastolic number such as 150/80. We will often see this
number normalize with just 20 minutes of deep breathing. Some people respond
well to biofeedback and supplementation with: list of 3 items . Co-Q10,
especially at bedtime to relax the heart .Vitamin C morning and evening to
relax the blood vessels . Adaptogen 10 Plus morning and evening to help
reduce the effects of stress list end Both numbers too high When both the
systolic and diastolic numbers are high (160/110), the most common problem
is inflammation leading to atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries."
This is a medical emergency; you should be under medical care as the disease
has already progressed to the point where emergency measures are necessary.
Dietary measures, such as the Dr. Dean Ornish "Reversing Heart Disease"
diet, should be at the center of your self-care. Daily exercise, stress
management and, very likely, medications will be needed to reverse this
disease.
An anti-inflammatory lifestyle will be helpful. Include supplements such as:
Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids from OmegaPrime at every meal to reduce
inflammation . Vitamin C and Co-Q10 as suggested above . Betalains found in
Nopalea can reduce inflammation in the blood vessels and
help your body drain away the excess fluid associated with blood pressure.
Achieving an optimal body fat percentage is also critical when caring for
high blood pressure. The target body composition for men is 14% body fat;
for women it is 23%. Remember, this type of high blood pressure is a medical
emergency and it should be treated as such.
Diastolic too high When the bottom number in your blood pressure reading is
too high (120/90), but the systolic or top number is normal, it can mean
that your lungs, kidneys and liver are not properly detoxifying your body.
Detoxification is an automatic process; your body does it every moment of
every day. You can help support this process by reducing your exposure to
toxins and supporting your lungs, kidneys and liver with daily nutrition:
A multiple vitamin and mineral supplement to support
healthy detoxification . Vitamin C - a powerful detoxifier for the lungs,
kidneys and liver . Betalains found in Nopalea also drain away toxins
For more information on detoxification, listen to the audio books, "Body
Systems 101 " and " Healthy Ageing ."
Too high, too long Some people find that their blood pressure will not go
down no matter what they do. This often happens because of Obstructive Sleep
Apnia (OSA). With OSA, a person stops breathing during sleep. Sensing the
shortage of oxygen, your brain increases blood pressure to compensate. These
increases in blood pressure may last into the next day (you may awaken with
high blood pressure which may go down by the evening). This type of
hypertension will usually not respond to medication or alternative
treatments.
Treatment for OSA begins with using a breathing machine called CPAP
(continuous positive airway pressure) during sleep. Using CPAP at night
reduces blood pressure in most people - even those without serious OSA.
Eventually, reducing your body fat to the percentages listed above will open
your airways enough to compensate for OSA.
Hypertension will damage you. Eventually, it will kill you. Check your blood
pressure frequently. Your body is speaking to you when your pressure is
imbalanced. Learning to listen will help you feel better today and be
healthier tomorrow!
Take Control of Your Health
list of 6 items .
Test your blood pressure every month .
Check your blood pressure at different times of the day .
Eat a low-fat diet . Eat 7, 9 or more servings of vegetables and fruits
daily
Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the week .
If you have high blood pressure, test for OSA
Colin Howard, Southern England.
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