How can I measure my own blood pressure?

There are several ways of measuring your blood pressure. The most common is the blood pressure measurement on your upper arm.To make accurate measurements, it is important that you have a number of "check off" before you perform the measurements. The check-offs are:

Do not you measure blood pressure immediately after eating or exercising.
Always make sure you are completely relaxed before and during measurement.
Always place the cuff firmly on the arm and make sure it does not move.
Always measure your blood pressure in a quiet environment, preferably alone.
Always place the cuff 5cm above the elbow
Always place the cuff on a bare arm.
Ensure (before inflating the cuff) that there is no air in the cuff.
These are the main points you need to know when measuring your blood pressure. How to precisely measure the blood pressure depends on the device.When you purchase a high blood pressure meter, you always get a manual!

Which blood pressure monitor should I buy?

If you want to buy a blood pressure meter, you must make sure that you buy the right blood pressure meter.Because there are so many, it may happen that you do not know what is best for you by the large supply.

TYPES OF BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS /METERS

1. Upper arm blood pressure meters: This is the monitor that you know from the specialist and the general practitioner. To measure your blood pressure with an upper arm blood pressure monitors, you have to place the cuff on your upper arm. This form of measuring blood pressure is not the most accurate because not every upper arm is the same size, sometimes the cuff doesn't fit at all. This measure is the most ancient form of blood pressure and is still used.

2. Wrist Blood Pressure: The technology today is extremely fast, everything is made as easy as possible. So also with measuring your blood pressure. Instead of a large rag cuff which is used in the upper arm blood pressure meters, you use wristwatches. Simply place it on your wrist, and it's done......to continue reading, visit https://healthylifyblog./2016/07/24/know-your-blood-pressure