Hypertension is no longer the “patent” of middle-aged and elderly people. In terms of the trend of onset, patients with hypertension are getting younger and younger. Hypertension poses a great threat to the human body. Even if one does not have hypertension now, it is essential to actively prevent it because taking care of oneself is the key to better caring for the family.
In daily life, when blood pressure rises, one might rush to take antihypertensive drugs, but in reality, learning simple tricks will help keep blood pressure in check day by day.
1. Jogging
Jogging also helps improve cardiovascular function. Regular jogging can lead to a decrease in blood pressure, making the heart and lungs healthier. Therefore, it is crucial for everyone to exercise more in daily life.
2. Treating Snoring
Medically speaking, snoring is obstructive sleep apnea. According to research, over 50% of patients with obstructive sleep apnea also have hypertension. Among primary hypertension patients, 30% have concurrent obstructive sleep apnea. Most of these patients have significant blood pressure fluctuations, and their blood pressure does not drop during sleep, so snoring should not be ignored.
3. Quitting Alcohol
Hypertension is mostly related to atherosclerosis, caused by poor lifestyle habits and alcohol consumption. Drinking alcohol increases the burden on the heart of hypertensive patients, leading to further elevation of blood pressure. In severe cases, it may cause cardiovascular accidents. Therefore, patients with hypertension should not consume alcohol.
4. Improving Diet
One should have a light diet, consume more vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, and avoid greasy, spicy, and stimulating foods. Additionally, include foods that help lower blood pressure and blood lipids in the diet, such as celery, Chinese cabbage, radish, carrot, seaweed, kelp, beef, carp, mandarin fish, black fish, etc.
