blood pressure is the pressure, blood is in the frame, while it is pumped to the body. It usually rises when we are active, excited, angry or afraid - part of the normal "combat orfight" response - and falls when we are relaxed. Blood pressure is associated with heart rate and the normal range for both in a healthy adults of both sexes is in the table opposite, although athletes are generally slow pulse and young women generally have lower blood pressure.
low blood pressure
Low blood pressure (hypotension) is often among young people especially women. But it can also be a sign of a serious underlying condition, after a serious accident resultiug internal or external bleeding, a heart allilck or severe allergic reaction.
The symptoms include lack of energy, dizziness on standing up suddenly, headache, a weak pulse, cold hands and feet, and poor concentration. Very rarely symptoms such as dizziness standing upright May adrenal failure mean the medical advice.
treatment
Diet and Nutrition vitamins C and E and minerals zinc and selenium are helpful.
massage, reflexology and aromatherapy This is an advantage.
Herbal Medicine broom, gentian, ginseng, hawthorn berries, Kola, oats, skullcap, and are said to help wormwood.
Bach flowers This can benefit the underlying psychological problem.
High Blood Pressure
high blood pressure - or hypertension is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke and can be a symptom of both. It can lead to stroke and heart attack and kidney failure and, sometimes, eye damage.
The symptoms are flushing of the face and dizziness in connection with a "loud" heart beat on effort, but often there are no obvious symptoms.
treatment
Traditional Chinese Medicine Useful herbs include chrysanthemum, peony Root, and Astragalus.
aromatherapy essential oils of lavender, lemon, clary sage, marjoram, lemon balm, or ylang-ylang in massage or in a bathtub are helpful.
Consult a qualified doctor /therapist for:
acupuncture and acupressure work on the points on the back, knee and ankle, stomach, head, wrist and is said to be effective.
Herbal Medicine Crataegus, garlic, onion, buckwheat, cramp bark, linden flowers, mistletoe, yarrow, and strawberries are recommended.

