The autumn equinox, which marks when the days grow shorter than the nights, is a time of going into darkness. So too, on Yom Kippur we probe what we have covered over or forgotten, taking a journey into our own dark places (both good and bad memories) to remember who we truly are, and who we want to be.
How Stress Affects Blood Pressure. This physical reaction to stress is what causes an increase in blood pressure. However, this reaction is only temporary and will end once the stress goes away.
A hypertensive crisis is a condition in which a person's blood pressure is abnormally high. Your blood pressure consists of two numbers. The systolic pressure is the number on top and measures the amount of pressure in your arteries while your heart is contracting, or beating.