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Understanding Your
Blood Pressure Numbers

NORMAL

< 120 

systolic (top #)

< 80 

  diastolic (bottom #)   

ELEVATED

120 - 129 

systolic (top #)

 80 

  diastolic (bottom #)   

HIGH
stage 1 HTN

130 - 139 

systolic (top #)

 80 - 89

  diastolic (bottom #)   

HIGH
stage 2 HTN

> 140 

systolic (top #)

 > 90

  diastolic (bottom #)   

🟢 If Your Numbers Are Green (Normal)

  • The Goal: Maintenance & Prevention.

  • The Blueprint: Don't change a thing, but keep an eye on hidden sodium. Focus on maintaining a baseline of 150 minutes of moderate cardiovascular movement a week (like brisk summer evening walks).

🟡 If Your Numbers Are Yellow (Elevated)

  • The Goal: The 30-Day Course Correct.

  • The Blueprint: This is the ultimate "yellow light" warning from your body. Before turning to drastic measures, try to start identifying hidden sources of sodium in the diet.

🔴 If Your Numbers Are Red (High)

  • The Goal: Stabilization & Partnership.

  • The Blueprint: Take a deep breath. A single high reading doesn't mean a diagnosis of hypertension —it means it's time to gather more data.

  • Action Step: Always sit quiety and take a few deep breaths for 3-5 minutes before measuring the blood pressure. If your physician confirms a diagnosis of hypertension, start taking proactive control to lessen your risk for heart disease.

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