Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the wall of blood vessels, whether arteries or veins or capillaries, and whenever increased heart rate increased blood pressure. The doctors have confirmed that blood pressure is one of the more modern silent disease, where the pressure patients a large segment of patients in the Arab world and the world level, then one house or the family of the disease, which negatively affect the human life. Although it is possible to live with it if the instructions are followed, after which:
- A healthy diet
The diet change by eating large amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid animal fats especially in the full-fat milk and all its products, is important for patients with pressure. A recent study showed that a change in food quality and eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in animal fat and products leads to lower blood pressure within weeks, and noted that this change in the diet leads to lower blood pressure without any significant change in the amount of salt or in weight , provided that the food rich in potassium, calcium and magnesium salts and fiber. This quality of food also contain moderate amounts of protein and low in cholesterol and fat, especially saturated fat.
- Reduce salt (sodium) in food
Research indicates that there are some individuals more vulnerable than others with salt food where increasing their blood salt pressure sensitivity, rises and decreases blood pressure large varying with the change of the amount of salt in food, this group includes the elderly and individuals with black skin and diabetics. It has been proven that just do not add salt at the table may lead to pressure to lose (Aldestole) 7 mm Hg, and must take into account that the main source of salt in the food found in canned foods preserved, frozen and ready-made cuisine fast setup outside the home, such as pizza, cheese and smoked foods.
- Refrain from smoking
Refrain from smoking contributes to the narrowing of blood vessels and increases the likelihood of injury to the patient's lack of ischemic heart arteries or what may lead to a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage.
- Regular exercise
Sports help to alleviate the cholesterol and fat in the blood and the prevention of progression of atherosclerosis as well as it gave a sense of vitality and psychological comfort are increased ability to relax and sleep quietly.
- Ease the psychological pressure
Overcome the psychological pressure manned yourself in activities that will be beneficial to you such as reading or sports, because that raises the spirit of the moral and relieves you are busy thinking about the troubles and worries.