What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. The higher your blood pressure the higher the chnace of heart disease or stroke. 140/90mmHg is the level of blood pressure used to diagnose high blood pressure. If your blood pressure is consistently raised at these levels and above, it will need to be treated. Treatment may involve making changes to your lifestyle and/or taking medication. This level of 140/90mmHg is the level for high blood pressure for everyone, male/female, young/old. 140/85mmHg is the target blood pressure for people who are receiving treatment for their high blood pressure. The only exception to this target level is if you have diabetes, kidney disease or have already suffered a stroke or heart attack. Then it may be worthwhile lowering your blood pressure even further. Why is lowering blood pressure important? High blood pressure increases risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and dementia. If you have high blood pressure the greater your risk of developing these conditions. Having high blood pressure causes strain on the vessels carrying blood around your body. This strain can cause vessels to become clogged up or to weaken and this in turn can lead to narrow blood vessels and clots, which can cause damage to the heart or brain. Having high blood pressure can cause heart failure. High blood pressure can cause kidney failure and some eye conditions. High blood pressure is a serious condition that you should not ignore. However it can be lowered either by changing your lifestyle or if necessary adding in tablets or in this case by emplying the therapeutic properties of Essential Oils. The lower your blood pressure the lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease. Oilvedic has created a blend of Essential Oils to alleviate the symptoms associated with Hypertension such as nausea, fatigue and drowsiness often associated with this ailment. Always consult your GP if symptoms persist!