What is hypertension(high blood pressure)?

Condition analysis:
Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of your arteries as it is pumped through your body. When this force stays too high, it becomes a life-threatening condition called hypertension, or high blood pressure. It makes the heart work too hard, causing damage to blood vessels, and can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.

A blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher is considered high for most people. In general, lower is better. However, very low blood pressure can sometimes be a cause of concern and should be checked out by a doctor.

Instructions:
Lemon: Again, lemon is one of the greatest sources of vitamin C, and is very beneficial for heart. Lemon is also a good source of vitamin P that maintains the resistance of cell and capillary walls to permeation; the vitamin prevents capillary delicateness. Even lemon peel can be dried and powdered for same benefits. One can have lemon juice on rich leafy salads or drink it in water. It is a great home remedy to get relief from hypertension.

Grapefruit: Grapefruit is also rich in vitamin P, which, again, maintains resistance of cells and capillary walls to permeating and prevents capillary delicateness. Grapefruit also keeps arteries healthy and prevents high blood pressure. Grapefruit can be included in diet or can be had as a whole.