High Blood Pressure Prevention |
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High Blood Pressure is a common disease
now a day. Causes of high blood pressure are
mainly in irregular meals and sedentary life but you can prevent it
by changing your daily diet and lifestyle. You must consider the tips mentioned
below.
High blood
pressure is mainly due to weight and it can be prevented by weight loss also.
By daily exercise and aerobic physical activity you can lower your BP and
weight. The exercises also reduce the risk for cardiovascular diseases. It can
also be reduced by brisk walk of 30- to 60-minute most days. The patients with
cardiac or with serious health issues must consult the doctor before starting
exercise program.
By losing only 10 pounds you can lower the
blood pressure. Many overweight people have
sleep apnea. They snore noisily and bear from the daytime sleepiness. It is
purely associated with high blood
pressure.
- Reduce alcohol consumption
Many men with high blood pressure
can have only two drinks and women can have only one drink per day.
- One drink of beer = 12 ounces;
- One drink of wine = 05 ounces;
- One drink of 80-proff liquor = 12 ounces;
You can reduce your blood
pressure by relaxing. The slow heart rate will reduces the amount of oxygen in
boy and reduce the pressure.
Quitting of smoking will reduce
the blood pressure and prevent your from the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Large quantity of in take of salt
(Sodium) can root the high blood pressure. So limit your sodium intake not more
than 2,400 mg / day. Chose lower salt brands while purchasing processed food
like flavored rice, pasta or cereals etc.
Eat fresh / frozen vegetables
without sauce or in container without salt. Salt substitutes can be used but
consult the professional before use.
- Increase dietary potassium
A study indicates that potassium
can decrease blood pressure. You can have fresh bananas as they are rich in
potassium, or the supplement can be purchased also. For people with blood
pressure values, NHBPEP advise by increasing potassium intake to more than
3,500 mg / day- be important if you have a high sodium intake.
- Replace use of regular table solt with natural mineral solt
Use the Natural mineral salt which
contains
- 41 percent sodium chloride;
- 41 percent potassium chloride;
- 17 percent magnesium salts;
- 1 percent traces minerals.
Plan a diet which is rich in
fruits, vegetables and having low-fat, and lower in saturated and total fats.
By having Dash diets like rich in
vegetables, fruits and having low fat in dairy product.
The below mentions tips can help to reduce
blood pressure:
- take
500 mg/day of vitamin C ; - take magnesium supplements (20 mmol per day) by
relaxation therapy; - take soy milk and other soy products; - take
rich -fiber diet; - take
one to two cloves of Garlic or 300
mg dried garlic powder tablet.
Many other omega products like Fish oil
(omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) and supplements of calcium are good to lower
blood pressure only slightly in those with hypertension.
Inform your doctor if you are having Nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen; nasal
decongestants and other cold remedies; appetite suppressants; cyclosporine;
erythropoietin; antidepressants; and monoamine oxidize (MAO) inhibitors. You
must take care of while having over the counter drugs if you are suffering from
high blood pressure. |