If you are reading this article you are concerned about hypertension and alcohol. There is a new research out that tells us drinking in moderation is ok for men. In fact, it can even lower high blood pressure. How about that for the start? So should you start drinking now and not worry about your hypertension? Unfortunately, other research indicates that alcohol can spike up the high blood pressure instantly. [youtube:eUgIxuqLBiU;HBP [link:lowers if you drink?];http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUgIxuqLBiU&feature=related]
While many people with hypertension are unaware about the condition, it is a primary indication for possible future strokes, heart attacks and premature deaths. Not to scare you, that is the main reason why every time you visit the doctor he or she checks for your blood pressure. Bottom line, hypertension is called the silent killer.
What happens to your body when you drink?
First we all know that alcohol increases the heart beat because liver, kidney and other organs are working harder to expel that poison. Second males and females have different amount of enzymes in their liver to digest alcohol. Which means man can drink two drinks and get same amount of alcohol in the body as woman would if she had one drink.
What if the body has hypertension and has difficulties to work properly already. It is important to mention, that some conditions such as blocked arteries already do not allow proper flow of nutrients and oxygen, make heart and liver work extra hard.
On the other hand, if the arteries are clogged and person drinks too much it can lead to serious health issues including liver failure and hear failure. Usually people that drink too much alcohol are more prone to developing diabetes, hepatitis B and fatty liver. These conditions are surely not going to help anyone with hypertension.
Fortunately, everyone is responsible for his or her own body.
Treatment
While there are contradicting theories exist for alcohol and Hypertension, drinking in moderation for men is acceptable. By avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, exercising and eating healthy, you are becoming the best guide for your body. You are helping it fight with hypertension and related diseases. After all, it is the only body you’ve got! [I:http://testblog2.kathypop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/AngelaRichards2.png]
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If you are reading this article you are concerned about hypertension and alcohol. There is a new research out that tells us drinking in moderation is ok for men. In fact, it can even lower high blood pressure. How about that for the start? So should you start drinking now and not worry about your hypertension? Unfortunately, other research indicates that alcohol can spike up the high blood pressure instantly. [youtube:eUgIxuqLBiU;HBP [link:lowers if you drink?];http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUgIxuqLBiU&feature=related]
While many people with hypertension are unaware about the condition, it is a primary indication for possible future strokes, heart attacks and premature deaths. Not to scare you, that is the main reason why every time you visit the doctor he or she checks for your blood pressure. Bottom line, hypertension is called the silent killer.
What happens to your body when you drink?
First we all know that alcohol increases the heart beat because liver, kidney and other organs are working harder to expel that poison. Second males and females have different amount of enzymes in their liver to digest alcohol. Which means man can drink two drinks and get same amount of alcohol in the body as woman would if she had one drink.
What if the body has hypertension and has difficulties to work properly already. It is important to mention, that some conditions such as blocked arteries already do not allow proper flow of nutrients and oxygen, make heart and liver work extra hard.
On the other hand, if the arteries are clogged and person drinks too much it can lead to serious health issues including liver failure and hear failure. Usually people that drink too much alcohol are more prone to developing diabetes, hepatitis B and fatty liver. These conditions are surely not going to help anyone with hypertension.
Fortunately, everyone is responsible for his or her own body.
Treatment
While there are contradicting theories exist for alcohol and Hypertension, drinking in moderation for men is acceptable. By avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, exercising and eating healthy, you are becoming the best guide for your body. You are helping it fight with hypertension and related diseases. After all, it is the only body you’ve got! [I:http://testblog2.kathypop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/AngelaRichards2.png]
If you are reading this article you are concerned about hypertension and alcohol. There is a new research out that tells us drinking in moderation is ok for men. In fact, it can even lower high blood pressure. How about that for the start? So should you start drinking now and not worry about your hypertension? Unfortunately, other research indicates that alcohol can spike up the high blood pressure instantly. [youtube:eUgIxuqLBiU;HBP [link:lowers if you drink?];http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUgIxuqLBiU&feature=related]
While many people with hypertension are unaware about the condition, it is a primary indication for possible future strokes, heart attacks and premature deaths. Not to scare you, that is the main reason why every time you visit the doctor he or she checks for your blood pressure. Bottom line, hypertension is called the silent killer.
What happens to your body when you drink?
First we all know that alcohol increases the heart beat because liver, kidney and other organs are working harder to expel that poison. Second males and females have different amount of enzymes in their liver to digest alcohol. Which means man can drink two drinks and get same amount of alcohol in the body as woman would if she had one drink.
What if the body has hypertension and has difficulties to work properly already. It is important to mention, that some conditions such as blocked arteries already do not allow proper flow of nutrients and oxygen, make heart and liver work extra hard.
On the other hand, if the arteries are clogged and person drinks too much it can lead to serious health issues including liver failure and hear failure. Usually people that drink too much alcohol are more prone to developing diabetes, hepatitis B and fatty liver. These conditions are surely not going to help anyone with hypertension.
Fortunately, everyone is responsible for his or her own body.
Treatment
While there are contradicting theories exist for alcohol and Hypertension, drinking in moderation for men is acceptable. By avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, exercising and eating healthy, you are becoming the best guide for your body. You are helping it fight with hypertension and related diseases. After all, it is the only body you’ve got! [I:http://testblog2.kathypop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/AngelaRichards2.png]