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Lifestyle Changes Necessary For Hypertension |
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Without making any sort of changes in lifestyle,
it is almost next to impossible to treat your blood pressure- be it
hypertension or hypotension. With little changes in your lifestyle,
you can minimize the severity of the condition or rule it out
completely.
Although breaking the habits of years and changing
a set lifestyle is not that easy, yet self motivation and love for
health can help you make the required changes.
In order to make the necessary lifestyle changes, you need to
take care of the following things:
1) Exercise
2) Diet
3) Stress levels
4) Moderation and reductions
Here are the details:
Exercise:
30 minutes of
moderate exercising is a good way to control blood pressure. If you
have prehypertension, doing regular exercise can essentially help you
avoid hypertension.You can plan your exercise regime by doing the
following:
a) Evaluate your current activity
level
b) Plan an exercise program
c) Go for strength training
d) And be determined!
Diet:
Diet plays an important role in controlling your
blood pressure. Remember, garbage in is garbage out! So, be very
careful while choosing what you eat.
Studies all over the
world show that eating a healthy diet rich in grains, fruits,
vegetables and low-fat dairy products help you control your
hypertension. Remember a few things regarding your diet:
1) Avoid saturated fats
2) Select monounsaturated fats
3) Choose whole grain and whole grain
products
4) Eat as much fresh fruits and
vegetables as you can
5) Eat nuts, seeds, or beans every
day
6) Eat potassium-rich foods
Reduce your stress levels:
Stress can increase your
blood pressure. So you need to stay stress-free. This can be done by
following the action plan given below:
A) Find your stressors
B) Minimize your stressors and
C) Learn how to cope with the stressors
Moderation and reductions:
If you smoke and drink,
reduce or at least moderate their use. Though these give you
momentary pleasures, in the long run they can cause life long
conditions like hypertension.
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