Acupuncture Treatment for Hypertension
Acupuncture Treatment for Hypertension
Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is a very common condition. It is characterized by the high force applied by the blood against the artery walls. Long term hypertension may cause health problems such as heart disease and strokes. In this video, one of our acupuncturist explains acupuncture treatment for hypertension:
What makes hypertension so dangerous is that most people never develop any signs or symptoms. Just a few may experience headaches, shortness of breath, nosebleeds that can be easily overlooked or associated with other condition or as a one time occurrence. Yearly check up is very important to detect any unhealthy levels of high blood pressure in your body.
It is important to know there are two types of hypertensions:
- Primary: This type of high blood pressure tends to develop gradually with age. There is no identifiable cause.
- Secondary: This type of high blood pressure occurs due to an underlying condition. It tends to suddenly appear, and it is much stronger than the primary type. Some conditions that may lead to secondary hypertension are sleep apnea, kidney problems, thyroid problems, smoking, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, or even consumption of birth control pills.
Acupuncture treatment for hypertension has proven to be effective in most patients. Studies across the globe have looked at how acupuncture lowers blood pressure and stimulates proper body functioning. In a recent study in the USA, 70% of patients treated experienced a drop in high blood pressure of 41% on average.
If you want to know if acupuncture is right for you, contact our specialists today
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