The Truth Behind Blood Pressure and Obesity
by Christian Goodman

Lately, news has been going around that obese people may not be at such risk of high blood pressure and heart disease at all, contrary to what was previously thought.

Yes, it looks as if the stereotype that we've all come to accept is simply not true, as shown by recent researches.

Surprisingly, and contrary to everything we've thought and believed for years, this study indicates that about half of all overweight people have normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

It now looks as if half of all obese people are actually considered to be otherwise healthy.

This national study has also cast a shadow over the overall health of the thinner portion of the population by reporting that an amazing one-half of thinner and visually "fit" people are at risk for high blood pressure and heart disease.

Fifty one percent of the obese people were reported to have normal blood pressure, blood sugar, triglyceride and cholesterol levels while over a quarter of the "thin" people (those within the recommended height and weight range) had raised levels in at least two of these factors.

Those that were of healthy weight and had high blood pressure were those that had a larger waist measurement. This signifies that internal fat deposits surrounding the abdominal organs were responsible for the greatly increased risk.

While there have been exceptions in both categories, this is the first time that a national health study has detailed millions of exceptions to what we have always considered as "norm" in our society.

With a growing debate over a standardized method of calculating what is "overweight", many in the medical research industry are now pointing to waist size as being a more critical factor that mere weight in controlling these factors including blood pressure.

Now, while this is good news to many people, this is definitely an alarming news to those who felt comfort based on the fact that they are not overweight. Regardless of height or weight, everyone should monitor their blood pressure constantly as a precaution and preventive measure.

There are some tips that you can do to help you reach the most accurate blood pressure reading. They include but are not limited to the following:

-Stay away from caffeine and nicotine for at least half an hour prior to a blood pressure test is to be taken.

-Wear short sleeves so that the upper arm can be exposed with little or no effort.

-Sit quietly with your back supported, both feet flat on the floor, and arms resting on a table at heart level for at least five minutes prior to the test.

-Always have your blood pressure tested when your bladder is empty. A full and uncomfortable bladder can easily skew a blood pressure reading.

-Ask for two readings, two minutes apart so that you may get an average.

One thing remains constant regardless of age, height, weight, or waist size, and that is prevention of high blood pressure can only be done with accurate and frequent monitoring.

If you have high blood pressure and are suffering from it, you can benefit from my Hypertension Program, which helps bring your blood pressure down naturally and quickly. And if you are overweight, you can check out my Weight Loss Breeze Program.

Warm regards,

Christian Goodman