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A normal blood pressure reading is defined as a Systolic pressure of less than 120 mmHg AND a Diastolic pressure of less than 80 mmHg (e.g. 115/75 mmHg). Both numbers must be within these ranges to be classified as normal.

A hypertensive crisis is a sudden, severe spike in blood pressure defined as a Systolic reading above 180 mmHg and/or a Diastolic reading above 120 mmHg. If you experience these readings, wait 5 minutes and test again. If they remain high, contact your doctor immediately. If accompanied by symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, back pain, or slurred speech, call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately.

White Coat Syndrome occurs when a patient experiences temporary anxiety or stress in a clinical setting (like a doctor's office), causing their blood pressure to read significantly higher than it normally is at home. Self-monitoring in a comfortable home environment helps provide a more representative average of your actual blood pressure.

Natural ways to lower blood pressure include adopting the DASH diet (high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, low in saturated fat), reducing sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg (ideally 1,500 mg) per day, engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week, limiting alcohol consumption, managing chronic stress, and maintaining a healthy body weight.