Saturday, September 27, 2008

An ounce of prevention...


People like me who's hypertensive or having episodes or risk of high blood pressure should avoid running...instead always walk...specially on the stairways of high-rise buildings. Try to get a nap twice a day, even if it's a short one. Taking 5 light meals a day rather than 3 regular ones is better. Remember to reduce to a minimum daily coffee intake...whoah!...and avoid cigarette consumption if it can be helped..good thing I stopped ayoko ng smell kasi and besides it's a silent killer. Avoid heated arguments...another whoah!...and remember to quit before you become tired...whoah! whoah! whoah!...
It's better to go to bed before midnight as regularly as possible...sigh...I sleep late or morning na most of the time my gosh!...and it is beneficial if there's a little light outdoor exercise daily and most important is to be weight-conscious...meaning try to reduce weight if possible.
Medically, HBP or hypertension is a desease or condition which is directly caused by a spasm or narrowing of a small blood vessels throughout the body. These narrowing makes the heartwork harder to push the blood vessels: hence, the pressure of the blood to get through must rise in proportion to the work increase.If the HBP persists and if the increased work is great enough, the result would be a gradual enlargement of the heart.


The following will help prevent heart desease:
1. Weight control
2. Proper diet
3. Control of undue emotional stress and strain
4. Reduce salt consumption
5. Exercise regularly and
6. Rest frequently if needed...

No comments: