Each time we breathe, blood rushes out of the heart at a speed which causes them to collide on the blood vessels creating blood pressure. The systolic and diastolic pressures can be found from levels of mercury in the capillary tube when a pounding sound is heard in the stethoscope. The mercury reading in the sphygmomanometer should lie within safe limits to have a safe and normal blood pressure. High blood pressure increases chances of coronary heart disease which could be fatal and formation of kidney stones!

Exercises keep your muscles toned and body healthy. A Healthy diet goes a long way in preventing diseases due to high blood pressure. Get rid of the habits of smoking and consuming alcohol to keep your blood pressure in check. Coming soon, treating high blood pressure.