India, March 18 -- High blood pressure is the precursor to several concerning health issues, bordering on life-threatening emergencies. The American Heart Association states that if high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is not controlled, then one is at risk of: heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, kidney failure, vision loss, sexual dysfunction, heart disease and atherosclerosis.ALSO READ: Study reveals tea with dark chocolate naturally lowers high blood pressure like medicine

Extension damage occurs when blood pressure is high for a long time, as the blood vessel walls take the brunt of it, developing tiny tears.

The American Heart Foundation further explained that, to repair these areas, the body sends spec...