Lifestyle of a patient with high blood pressure
Normal blood pressure in adults is 120/60 mm Hg. If the blood pressure is more than 140/90 millimeters then it is called 'high blood pressure'. Aging is one of the risks of high blood pressure. However, those who are overweight, those who are less accustomed to walking or exercising, those who eat more fatty foods and salt, smoke, are more likely to have high blood pressure. Family history is also an important issue. In most cases there are no symptoms of high blood pressure. However, having high blood pressure can lead to stroke, kidney failure, eye damage, etc. That is why high blood pressure is called the 'silent killer'.
Medication should be taken as per the advice of the doctor to control high blood pressure. However, medication is not the only way to control blood pressure. Lifestyle can also play a big role in controlling blood pressure. If you are a patient of high blood pressure, make some changes in your lifestyle from now on.
Regular exercise helps lower blood pressure
Eat less fatty foods
Fruits and vegetables are effective in lowering blood pressure
Reduce excess weight: Keep body weight normal. The standard BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. You get BMI only if you divide your height square (in meters) by body weight. Losing one kg of weight can lower blood pressure by 1 mm of mercury.
Exercise regularly: Regular exercise helps lower blood pressure. 30 minutes of exercise per day can reduce blood pressure by about 5 to 6 millimeters. Walking, jogging, cycling সব all exercises are effective. If you can't do 30 minutes at a time, walking for ten minutes, ten minutes three times a day will be beneficial.
Change your eating habits: Eat more fruits and vegetables. Eat less fatty foods. Fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium. Potassium is effective in lowering blood pressure. Eat moderate amounts of salt. The salt in the curry is enough. Avoid taking extra salt on the leaves. Reduce processed foods such as salted fish, chips, crackers, salty biscuits, etc. with salt. Quit the habit of eating plum, tamarind, guava, mango, salad with raw salt.
Avoid smoking: Smoking raises blood pressure. Indirect smokers may have the same problem. So quit smoking.
Get regular checkups: Check your blood pressure regularly. There are no symptoms of high blood pressure. So there is no substitute for regular measurement.
Take regular medication: Do not skip blood pressure medication without doctor's advice. The idea that you shouldn't take medication if your blood pressure is under control or low is wrong. Do not change the dose of the medicine on your own. Take that medicine to Amu, so it is not right for you to take it. Physicians prescribe medication considering each patient's needs and side effects.
