What Factors Can Increase My Diastolic Blood Pressure and Stop It From Lowering Naturally?
Diastolic blood pressure can increase by as much as 10% by having the arm extended and unsupported during blood pressure measurement. This effect is greater in hypertensive patients and those taking beta blockers as well. Diastolic blood pressure also gets affected with the person’s age and this causes other disorders in the body. Diastolic blood pressure is a weaker predictor of your susceptibility for a heart attack. Your risk is increased further if you have high blood cholesterol, sugar or insulin levels; an enlarged heart; or if you are overweight. Oh, and of course not eating healthy, being sedentary, and overall not taking care of your body will do the trick as well!
