Prophylaxis prevention and life care
In our lives, primary hypertension is a common health problem. Understanding its preventive approach and life-related care is essential for our health.
What’s primary hypertension?
Primary hypertension is the combination of elevated blood pressure, which is the main clinical expression, accompanied or not accompanied by multiple cardiovascular risk factors, usually for unknown reasons. It is like a “silent killer” hidden in the body, and many patients may not have visible symptoms at the onset of the disease, but chronic hypertension can cause damage to vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidney and eyes.
Method of preventing primary hypertension
Stay healthy.
Overweight is one of the major risk factors for hypertension. When weight increases, the heart needs to work harder to feed the body, which leads to increased blood pressure. We can control weight through a reasonable diet and a proper exercise. In diet, reduced intake of high-heat, high-fat foods, such as fried foods, animal internal organs, etc. Increase the proportion of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and low-fat dairy products. In terms of sports, at least 150 minutes of aerobics per week of moderate intensity, such as walking, jogging, swimming or cycling, are good options. Appropriate force training can also be provided to increase muscle mass and increase basic metabolic rates.
A reasonable diet
In addition to controlling diets associated with weight, salt reduction is key. High salt diets increase the blood capacity of the human body and increase the burden on the heart and blood vessels, thus increasing blood pressure. The World Health Organization recommends that the daily salt intake for adults should not exceed 5 grams. In addition, care should be taken to reduce alcohol consumption. Overdrinking causes damage to vascular skin cells and affects mechanisms for regulating blood pressure. At the same time, minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, etc. are duly consumed. Potassium helps to promote sodium discharges and to eat more of the potassium-rich foods, such as bananas, potatoes, spinach, etc., which are useful for blood pressure control.
Stop smoking.
Smoking is an enemy of cardiovascular diseases, which also includes adverse effects on blood pressure. Harmful substances such as nicotine in tobacco can constrict the blood vessels and increase the external vascular resistance, thereby increasing blood pressure. Moreover, smoking reduces the pressure effect of drugs, so smoking cessation is an important measure to prevent hypertension and to control it.
Pressure relief
Long-term stress and stress can lead to increased blood pressure. In modern, fast-paced life, we have to learn to relax ourselves. Pressure can be mitigated by meditation, deep breath, yoga or listening to music. Spending some time a day to relax their bodies and minds helps to maintain the stability of blood pressure.
Attention in life.
Regularity.
Adequate sleep is important for blood pressure stability. Inadequate sleep activates the sensory nervous system and increases blood pressure. We’re supposed to have a regular pacing habit of ensuring 7-8 hours of sleep every day. Try not to stay up late, keep regular biological clocks.
Periodic blood pressure measurements
For groups with high blood pressure family history or high blood pressure age (e.g., middle-aged older persons), regular blood pressure measurements are an important means of early detection. A sphygmomanometer can be prepared at home and measured regularly according to the correct method. If blood pressure is found to be abnormally high, timely medical treatment is required.
It’s a doctor’s order.
If it has been diagnosed as pre-existing hypertension, it is important that the medication be taken on time, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop or change their own medicine, even if blood pressure is controlled, the treatment will need to be adjusted under the guidance of a doctor. Many patients stop taking medication when blood pressure is normal, which may lead to a further increase in blood pressure and an increase in the condition.
In short, primary hypertension are common, but we can reduce the risk of disease and control them, protect our health and keep us from the dangers of hypertension by taking active precautions and taking care of related matters in our lives. It is hoped that attention will be paid to developing a healthy lifestyle.
