A blood pressure reading has a top number (systolic) and bottom number (diastolic). The ranges are:

• Normal: Less than 120 over 80 (120/80)
• Prehypertension: 120-139 over 80-89
• Stage 1 high blood pressure: 140-159 over 90-99
• Stage 2 high blood pressure: 160 and above over 100 and above

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Several factors and conditions may play a role in High Blood Pressure development, including:

• Smoking
• Being overweight or obese
• Lack of physical activity
• Too much salt in the diet
• Too much alcohol consumption
• Stress
• Older age
• Genetics
• Family history
• Chronic kidney disease
• Adrenal and thyroid disorders

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body and is made by the liver. Cholesterol also is present in foods we eat. People need cholesterol for the body to function normally. Cholesterol is present in the cell walls or membranes everywhere in the body, including the brain, nerves, muscles, skin, liver, intestines, and heart.

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Too much cholesterol in your body means that you have an increased risk of getting cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease. If you have too much cholesterol in your body, the cholesterol can build up on the walls of the arteries that carry blood to your heart. This buildup, which occurs over time, causes less blood and oxygen to get to your heart. This can cause chest pain and heart attacks.

HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol is known as good cholesterol. HDL takes the bad cholesterol out of your blood and keeps it from building up in your arteries. LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol is known as bad cholesterol because it can build up on the walls of your arteries and increase your chances of getting cardiovascular disease. When being tested for high cholesterol, you want a high HDL number and a low LDL number.

There are some junk food items that you should try to resist the most because of the immense damage they can cause to your health. The list of worst junk food items includes:

• 1. Burgers
• 2. Candies
• 3. Sugary Cereals
• 4. French Fries and its Counterparts like Samosas
• 5. Carbonated Beverages
• 6. Ice-Creams
• 7. Creamy Cakes

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We all know that when we can avoid fast food, it is the wisest move for our bodies. Let us see what these foods can do to your body, and if you know the "FACTS",you wouldn't eat them even if you were paid to.

• 10. Pepperoni Personal Pan Pizza (Pizza Hut)
• 9. Grilled Stuft Burrito (beef, Taco Bell)
• 8. Nachos Bell Grande (Taco Bell)
• 7. TenderCrisp Chicken Sandwich (Burger King)
• 6. Onion Petals (large, Arby's)
• 5. Baconator (Wendy's)
• 4. Roast Turkey, Ranch & Bacon Sandwich (Arby's)
• 3. Chocolate Shake (large, 22 ounces, Burger King)
• 2. Double Whopper with Cheese (Burger King)
• 1. Deluxe Breakfast Biscuit (McDonald's)

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The root of excess weight is an imbalance by malfunctioning of the spleen and liver organ systems.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can help you:

• Promoting better digestion
• Smoothing emotions
• Rreducing appetite
• Improving metabolism
• Eliminating food cravings

Each treatment is customized to the needs of the individual patient. Acupuncture points on the body are chosen for overall well being with the objective of increasing circulation of the blood and Qi (stimulating the metabolism) and calming the nervous system. Treatments can include a combination of auricular (ear) and body acupuncture, ear tacks or pellets to leave on between treatments, herbs and supplements, abdominal massage, breathing exercises, and food and lifestyle recommendations.

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