Sky High

Many people often mention their blood pressure in a joking manner. Saying things such as lawd these children are gonna make my blood pressure go up. Truth be told 20 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension). Most of this 20 million is over weight African American women.  

If you have high blood pressure, think you have it or it runs in your family. You need to take a long hard look at your lifestyle , then make some changes.  There are some simple things that you can do to get your blood pressure under control. 

* If you're over weight , lose some weight 

* Cut down on or cut out meat

* Reduce stress ,try meditation 

*Exercise , even if you just go for a walk every day

* If you smoke , STOP IT

* If you drink, STOP IT

*Cut salt out of your diet 

High blood pressure is not a joke. Many, many people suffer from this and even die from this. Because they don't know what a normal BP is or how to get it down .  120/80 is considered a normal BP .

So stop letting kids, husband, jobs and what ever else get your blood pressure up. Until the next time your Homegirl of health has that hot health & wellness 411. Remember in order to live a better and healthier lifestyle "No prescription needed"