Do You know How Blood Pressure is Measured? What is Reading ##s are Optimal?

I thought it might be interesting to explain how Blood Pressure is masured…
Blood pressure which is measured in two ways, is the force that which pumps blood.

One measure refers to ‘Systolic’ Pressure, which means, or denotes Blood Pressure during heart contractions.

The other measure is referred to and known as ‘Diastolic’ Pressure, and it is the force created by the heart’s pumping blood against arteries, however this is at a resting stage in between beats..

Blood Pressure is expressed as/in this fashion, ‘Systolic Pressure’ over ‘Diastolic’ Pressure.
An Optimal Blood Pressure would be 120/80 as an example, naturally there is a “normal” range.
However a ‘Systolic’ Blood Pressure of 140/ over a ‘Diastolic’ Pressure of /80 or above is considered and classified as Hypertension.

Though High Blood Pressure/Hypertension is cause for concern, Lifestyle changes can often help to control this condition, and keep Hypertension at Bay.
Watch what you eat, is a good first step in a healthy Blood Pressure Practice.
More exploration and information about Healthy Practices for Healthy Blood Pressure in future posts.

Be Well,
Talia*