Hypertension manifests when the body loses the ability to regulate the pressure with which the oxygenated blood pumped by the heart travels, increasing riskily and causing the operated system with high pressure. Did you know that only 20% of people with hypertension have visible symptoms? That is why it is important to know what this disease consists of, how to prevent it and the measures that those who suffer must take to carry out a better quality of life.
Eighty percent of hypertension cases do not have a definite cause, since a disease that can have multiple causes. There is only one fixed factor that can facilitate the development of this pathology: genetics. Therefore, it is recommended that those with a family history of hypertension control certain blood pressure levels and undergo annual medical check-ups. However, you can put into practice some good habits to keep this disease away in your work and personal life.
1. Learn to manage stress: conflicts or situations of high tension can generate tachycardia, rapid breathing and acceleration of blood pressure, thus increasing the difficulties of suffering from this chronic disease. Look for techniques that help you release tension in difficult times and learn how to control your anger. Breathing deeply, taking a short walk or being alone for a moment are some ideas to practice and find calm again.
2. Eat healthy: The Mediterranean Diet is an excellent option. Eat a varied and balanced diet, giving preference to natural foods over processed ones. Cook your own food, using low sodium seasonings as salt substitutes. Avoid eating in restaurants, as they do not always include healthy menus. Take charge of what you eat and provide your body with healthy products that provide vitamins and nutrients.
3. Exercise regularly: Did you know that a sedentary person might have up to 50% more chances of suffering hypertension compared to an active one? Exercise helps maintain a healthy weight, removes excess fat from the body and balances cholesterol levels in the blood, preventing the arteries from being damaged. Taking a walk before or after work and using the bicycle, as a means of transport are two good options to integrate physical activity into the daily routine and leave sedentary lifestyle behind. Find an activity that motivates you and be constant so that you stay healthy.
4. Quit the cigarette!: The nicotine contained in each cigarette causes tachycardia and generates a state called vasoconstriction, which is the narrowing of a blood vessel that does not allow blood to flow normally. To prevent hypertension and many other diseases, it is essential to stay away from tobacco smoke.
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