Acupuncture for Hypertention
Hypertension is a disorder marked by intermittent or consistent elevation of blood pressure. Generally a sustained diastolic of 90 mmHg and systolic of 140 mmHg or more, qualifies as hypertension. The risk to patient relates to long-term damage. Type of Hypertension Essential hypertension is the most common type. it may related to family medical history, races, stress, obesity, diet sedentary life style and aging. Secondary hypertension may result from renal vascular disease, cushing syndrome, diabetes, dysfunction of the thyroid…