It is very important to have a healthy heart and circulation to keep the body healthy. Hypertension or elevated blood pressure is one of the major lifestyle disorders. Blood pressure in general 120/80. Any elevation in the normal range is characterized as Hypertension.
May 17 is marked as World Hypertension Day every year.
There is a lack of awareness among people about high blood pressure. Often people take it lightly but high blood pressure can lead to many major diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, dementia, chronic kidney disease, and vision loss.
Table of Contents:
- What is the theme of World Hypertension Day 2021?
- What could be the reason for high blood pressure?
- What should you adopt in your diet if you are an HT patient?
- What should yoy adopt in your lifestyle if you are an HT patient?
- What should you quit if you are a patient with High Blood pressure?
- What is the sure-shot way to cure all the problems?
- Who is the inspiration source?
What is the theme of World Hypertension Day 2021?
This theme of 2021 is “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” to combat low awareness rates worldwide. The day aims to raise awareness with a special focus on low to middle-income areas and promote accurate blood pressure measurement methods.
What could be the reason for high blood pressure?
Hypertension can be genetic or can be caused due to an unhealthy lifestyle.
- Familial – A family history of hypertension can be the reason for high blood pressure.
- Ageing: With age, the risk of high blood pressure increases; older people are more prone to high blood pressure than young as walls of vessels starts thickening
- Unhealthy Lifestyle –
If one consumes Extra salt and inadequate potassium in the diet, it can cause more fluid to be retained in the body. It then directly increases blood pressure. Smoking and alcohol consumption, High levels of stress, lack of exercise can also lead to the condition. - Obesity: In obese people, insulin resistance and activation of RAAS leads to increasing the risk of high blood pressure.
What should you adopt in your diet if you are an HT patient?
Increased blood pressure in the arteries increases blood flow, So increases pressure on the heart that can gradually lead to vomiting, headache, and irritability. Some people keep ignoring it, and many keep revolving around the doctors. Certain lifestyle changes help you to control it to a great extent by adopting it.
Diet :
Garlic
Garlic lowers cholesterol levels in your body and keeps your heart healthy. The best way to consume garlic is taking 5 to 6 cloves of garlic on a morning empty stomach.
Salt intake
Excessive intake of salt increases the risk of high blood pressure. Lower Salt Intake in your diet to lower blood pressure.
Potassium-rich diet
You can reduce blood pressure by incorporating Potassium-rich fruits and vegetables into the diet. You can self-control your blood pressure level to some extent by consuming a potassium-rich diet. Sweet potato, tomato, Orange juice, potato, banana, In beans, pears, raisins, dry fruits, and watermelons, etc. Are foods in which Potassium is high.
- Black tea –
Black tea is also beneficial.
Method of preparation of black tea – Take half a teaspoon of tea leaves in. Now boil water on the gas and Add this water to the cup. Keep covered for two minutes. Do not use milk.
What should adopt in your lifestyle if you are an HT patient?
Include morning and evening walk in your schedule. Do exercise and yoga to keep your body fit and healthy. However, it is important to keep exercising regularly. Aerobics,strength and flexibility, training exercises can help in the long run. As outdoor exercise is difficult in the lockdown situation, these days due to covid restrictions, one should do indoor exercises like yoga, walking inside the house, Zumba dance, etc.
What should you quit if you are a patient with High Blood pressure?
Avoid consumption of fast foods and junk foods.
Stop smoking – Every time one cigarette you smoke, it temporarily increases your blood pressure for many minutes after you finish. Avoid all forms of tobacco to reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke and For your overall health.
Stop Drinking
Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure. Repeated binge drinking can lead to long-term side effects. To prevent and control hypertension, avoid alcohol.
Proper Sleep
Relaxation is important. In our daily workaholic lives, we forget the importance of relaxation of mind and body. Be sure to sleep for at least 5-8 hours.
Music
Music helps in lowering your blood pressure. If you listen to soulful music at a low volume, you will feel high Relaxed. It will surely refresh your mind and soul.
What is the sure-shot way to cure all the problems?
Meditation helps you to curb many disorders from minor ailments like stress to chronic disorders like cancer. Performing meditation with pranayama helps you relax your mind, increases oxygen concentration in the body, and improves blood flow.
Who is the inspiration Source?
The above tips have been mentioned by Saint Dr.Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan
Chief of Dera Sacha Sauda,
Saint Dr. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan guides millions of people from time to time regarding a healthy lifestyle. Guru Ji awares people about various health problems as well as social issues.
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