High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. Over time, this sustained pressure places excessive strain on the cardiovascular system, significantly increasing the risk of complications such as stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and kidney disease. While medications are available to lower blood pressure, they are not a “magic pill.” In some cases, medications may not lower blood pressure enough on their own, lose effectiveness over time, and cause side effects that lead to additional health concerns. Because of these limitations,…
