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Hypertension & more ::
stress causes hypertension
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Stress causes hypertension - simple ways to beat the deadly combination
The condition is so widespread that many times, people are not surprised to learn that someone in a high-stress job is under treatment for blood pressure problems. It is quite expected that stress and hypertension will coexist. Many pressured executives don't eat correctly because of the demands of their work. This causes weight gain as well as other issues like increased cholesterol levels. High blood pressure (in particular, sustained high levels of diastolic pressure) can lead to cardiac problems. Vital organs like the kidneys start to malfunction as well. These effects can cripple the sufferer for the rest of his life. Symptoms of hypertension can include severe headaches, low energy and lethargy, nausea, frequent urination, giddiness, etc. So what can you do to cut down on stress and the risks involved? Well, you can't always avoid high-stress situations. Many jobs and professions have it as part and parcel of their way of working. But there are things you can do to reduce its impact. Are you someone who thinks of himself as indispensable in the workplace? Do others in your workplace think so and load you with work accordingly? If yes, that can easily create tons of stress and lead to your blood pressure zooming to unacceptable levels. You need to make two adjustments here. The first one is in your attitudes. Accept and acknowledge to yourself that no one is indispensable. The world - and your workplace - will continue as usual if you were suddenly removed from the scene. Secondly, define your priorities and stick to them. Spend an hour or two thinking through what is really important to you, both in the workplace and in life. You'll often find that what you have now is far removed from what you really want. If so, it is time to make some changes. Maybe you need to start delegating / farming out some of your work to others. Perhaps you have taken on more projects than you can really do justice to. In such situations, learning to say no and learning to let go of tasks that are better done by others will both improve productivity in the workplace and reduce stress. Don't hesitate to request that some of your workload be given to other people, if that is what works best. Get a complete checkup from your doctor. Let him recommend the best weight range for you. If you are over that range, have the doctor devise a diet and exercise plan to get you down to the right levels. Don't start off a weight reduction program without your doctor's help and supervision. Make a commitment to stick to the plan. Perhaps your doctor may recommend changes like limiting salt intake, etc. Just go ahead and do it. Many people recommend regular meditation to help contain the effects of stress. Some claim it helps lower blood pressure as well. Meditation is quite simple to do. Seat yourself comfortably and consciously relax your body. Start from your toes and work up to your scalp, relaxing each muscle or muscle group. Quiet your thoughts and just watch your breath flowing in and out. Don't try to control your breath - just watch it like and observer. It is widely acknowledged that stress causes hypertension. But in the end, it's what you do about it that counts. That's what will make a real difference to your life.
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