{"id":2094,"date":"2016-08-15T13:50:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T13:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=2094"},"modified":"2016-08-15T13:50:00","modified_gmt":"2016-08-15T13:50:00","slug":"living-with-high-blood-pressure-ways-to-deal-with-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/living-with-high-blood-pressure-ways-to-deal-with-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Living with high blood pressure: Ways to deal with symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

High blood pressure can increase the chances of strokes and heart attacks. However, many people don\u2019t get treated for it as it rarely shows symptoms. There are many reasons why someone may develop high blood pressure. Some of the main ones include age, obesity, and drinking or smoking too much.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Once you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, there are some lifestyle changes you should make. These can help lower your blood pressure and lead a healthy life.<\/span><\/p>\n

REDUCE SODIUM INTAKE<\/strong><\/p>\n

One reason why some people develop high blood pressure is that they have too much <\/span>sodium in their diet<\/span><\/a>. This is found in salt, deli meats, and some ready meals. If your intake of sodium is too high, your body will find it difficult to manage and regulate your blood pressure. So it is important that you cut this out of your diet. You need some sodium in your diet, but it shouldn\u2019t be more than 1,500 mg a day.<\/span><\/p>\n

LOSE EXTRA WEIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are many reasons why you should try and lower your blood pressure. Not only will you be able to lead a healthier lifestyle but <\/span>blood pressure readings affect life insurance<\/span><\/a>. And as blood pressure can cause other serious illnesses, it is super important to get its many symptoms in check. Such as obesity. Many people with high blood pressure find it easy to put on weight. But if you try and keep the extra weight off, you will find that blood pressure reduces. And the risk of other diseases and health conditions reduces as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

HEART-HEALTHY FOODS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eating a healthy diet isn\u2019t the only way to combat high blood pressure through food. You should also include many foods that are extremely good for your heart\u2019s health. Lots of nutrients found in dairy products and some vegetables can help to greatly reduce blood pressure. Try to eat plenty of whole grain bread, lean white meat, and starchy vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n

MEDICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, you will be given <\/span>medication<\/span><\/a> to take. \u00a0You will normally be given tablets that you will have to take once a day. It is very important that you take these as the doctor prescribes. If you miss a tablet, all your symptoms will reappear again. Common blood pressure medications include ACE inhibitors and beta blockers. <\/span><\/p>\n

CUT DOWN ON DRINKING AND SMOKING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you <\/span>regularly drinking<\/span><\/a> over the recommended daily units of alcohol? If so, you will be increasing your risk of getting high blood pressure. It is important that you don\u2019t drink too much alcohol once you have been diagnosed with the condition. Try not to drink more than fourteen units per week. As alcohol is very high in calories, you will also find that cutting back on drinking can help you lose weight. It is also necessary to reduce the amount you smoke. This is good for your overall heart health and can reduce your risk of life-threatening illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow the above steps, and you will find your symptoms and high blood pressure easier to deal with.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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