High blood pressure is a very serious condition that is critical to address and lower as soon as possible. Elevated blood pressure levels (also called hypertension) can cause damage to your cardiovascular system by choking the ability of your arteries to carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is just like putting a slight crimp in a hose that builds up pressure. The bad news is that the damage is progressive. The longer you have high blood pressure, the more damage and “crimping” that occurs ultimately resulting in a serious cardiac event. Read the rest of this entry »