will greatly increase the possibility of hypertension, because the temperature continues to drop, the cold climate will stimulate the patient's body, and may bring other complications, leading to more serious physical conditions. Patients with hypertension need to take protective measures in winter, starting with diet, exercise and many other aspects to avoid the occurrence of hypertension.
What are the precautions for hypertensive patients in winter?
1, healthy eating
Healthy eating is an important factor in improving physical conditions. Patients with hypertension should strengthen the control of nutrient intake in their diet, and they can take appropriate protein intake to help improve blood pressure symptoms, fat and sodium The intake of these substances needs to be strictly controlled, because excessive intake of these substances will increase blood pressure.
2. Appropriate exercise every day
In winter, the climate is cold, and many people are reluctant to exercise, but exercise is very important for hypertensive patients, because appropriate aerobic exercise can promote the body’s blood circulation and reduce cholesterol production. Moreover, winter sports can also try to avoid the occurrence of joint stiffness, which has more than one benefit to the body.
3. The way and time of exercise should be reasonable.
When hypertensive patients are exercising in winter, they must pay attention to the time and method of exercise. Do not go out early in the morning, and the best way to exercise should be gentle, such as walking. Do not exercise on an empty stomach. Exercise 2 hours after meals.
4, persisting in taking drugs
Hypertensive patients need to keep taking drugs to control their condition, take the drugs correctly under the guidance of a doctor, and cannot blindly reduce the dose or stop taking the drugs.
5, regular blood pressure measurement
Hypertensive patients should develop a good sense of blood pressure at least two or three times a week to determine whether their blood pressure is normal, so that timely measures can be taken for treatment.
6, do not drink
The climate is cold in winter, and many people like to drink hot wine to keep themselves warm, but people with high blood pressure should not drink alcohol, because alcohol can stimulate the body and may cause arteriosclerosis, which may increase high blood pressure. symptom.
7. Maintain a good mood
Hypertensive patients should pay more attention to emotional fluctuations in winter, and maintain a good mood every day. Changes in mood can easily cause changes in blood pressure, and fluctuating high and low blood pressure will have a bad effect on the body.
No matter what season it is, hypertensive patients need to protect themselves. The weather is cold in winter and there are more things to pay attention to. Patients need to monitor their own blood pressure frequently, control their own weight through moderate exercise, and eat Be healthy and reasonable, and avoid high-fat, high-sugar foods.
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"Daily things that hypertensive patients have to pay attention to in winter" today's headline 2017-01-23
