High Blood Pressure Support Group

Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in vessels called arteries. Blood pressure is created by the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as it circulates and by the force of the arteries as they resist the blood flow.

High blood pressure increases your chance (or risk) for getting heart disease and/or kidney disease, and for having a stroke. It is especially dangerous because it often has no warning signs or symptoms. Regardless of race, age, or gender, anyone can develop high blood pressure. It is estimated that one in every four American adults has high blood pressure. Once high blood pressure develops, it usually lasts a lifetime. You can prevent and control high blood pressure by taking action.

In this section you will learn more about what high blood pressure is and what it does inside the body.

Summary of the high blood pressure diet- Dash

grains                                          7- 8 servings

vegetables                                  4-5 servings

fruits                                             4-5 servings

Lowfat or Fat-Free Dairy           2-3 servings

Meats, poultry & Fish                 2 or less servings

Nuts, seeds & dry beans          4-5 per week

Fats & oils                                    2-3

Sweets                                          5 per week