Acupuncture Acupressure Treatment for Hypertension High Blood Pressure Stroke.

Hypertension is known as abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries. When your heart beats, it pumps blood to the arteries and creates pressure in them. Blood pressure is responsible for delivering oxygen to your organs, because without oxygen the organs would not work. Blood pressure rises as a normal response to stress and physical activity. However, people with hypertension have high blood pressure even when they are not undergoing a lot of physical activity. Normal blood pressure is usually less than 140/90 mm Hg, defined as millimeters of mercury, for an adult. Blood pressure that overs this level is considered high. Your healthcare provider may take several readings before making a decision about whether your blood pressure is considered to be in the high range.

Hypertension increases your risk for developing vascular and heart diseases, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

According to TCM, Hypertension occurs when the body, especially the heart, must work harder to perform daily functions. This is often times subtle and without any viable symptoms, which is why Hypertension is sometimes referred to as a "Silent Killer." Of the 50 million Americans who have it, 35 percent are unaware. The simplest and easiest way to see if you are at risk or have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked regularly by a doctor or TCM physician. Acupuncture is becoming more widely known as an alternative therapy for curbing high blood pressure.

There is a saying in TCM that says Qi follows the mind and blood follows Qi. So when a disruption in energy flow occurs, a disruption of blood and moisture traffic is soon to follow. If the liver or kidneys are working overtime-as is the case with heavy alcohol consumption, high salt intake, and obesity-to detoxify the blood they will need more energy or Qi to do so. This energy doesn't come without its cost of depleting and causing excess in other areas and organs of the body such as the heart and digestive system. Regardless of where the spike or trough is taking place in the body, it will adversely affect the way energy from nutrients such as food, air, water, and light are assimilated and transported through the blood stream and the manner in which wastes are expelled. Remember here what the adrenals are responsible for, when pumping blood and excretion of toxins become more difficult they must produce more adrenaline. This is stressful to the body and causes constrictions in muscles, tissues, nerves, etc. throughout.