05/18/2026
Yes, high blood pressure is extremely common but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it. In the U.S, nearly half of adults are estimated to have hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association. Globally, over a billion people are affected.
A few reasons it’s so widespread is because many people don’t notice symptoms, so it often goes undiagnosed.
Diets high in sodium and ultra-processed foods, stress, poor sleep quality, inactivity, alcohol use, and obesity all contribute and raise risk. Genetics and aging also play a major role as well but that does not mean you can’t fight against it naturally!!!
What makes it concerning is that uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of:
•Heart attack
•Stroke
•Kidney disease
•Heart failure
•Vision problems
The good news is that even modest changes can lower blood pressure noticeably like:
•Regular walking or exercise
•Reducing sodium intake
•Losing a small amount of weight if needed
•Better quality sleep
•Managing stress levels
•Staying hydrated
•Consuming Sea Moss daily
All of these things have made a major difference in my blood pressure readings.
