Do you know what your blood pressure is? High blood pressure makes your body work harder, specifically your heart which can lead to heart failure, heart attacks, chest pains, even kidney failure and stroke.
Blood pressure is given with two numbers 120 over 80. The top number is your Systolic, or the amount of pressure it takes to push blood through your body. The bottom number is your Diastolic, or the amount of pressure present when your heart relaxes or when it fills with blood.
Normal blood pressure is 120 over 80. Pre-hypertension or high normal can range between 120-139 over 80-89. If your blood pressure is above 140 over 90, seek your personal physician. If you would like your blood pressure checked or questions on how to check or purchase a home unit, please seek your on-site therapist for more information.
