Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the common problems found all over the world. Everyone has blood pressure that sustains our lives but an abnormal increase becomes the disease hypertension. There can be many reasons for it like stress, smoking, obesity, age, hormonal change, family history etc. but it needs to be managed well before it affects our body adversely.
Though the most common way is the tablet treatment but along with prescribed medicines you should follow some general measures to manage hypertension.
The first important measure is to avoid stress and strain. Today, stress has become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether at office, home or anywhere the mental tension travels with our mind everywhere. We can't avoid work but we can stop over worrying about it. Manage it well and take a break from work when you are over burdened. Relax a while and after taking deep breadth continue with it. Try to enjoy weekends with family on a regular basis. This would not just bring happiness in your life by enhancing the family bonding but also relieves you from the stress.
The second way in proper hypertension management is intake of healthy food. Avoid too much fried and too much sugar in your meals as both can lead to obesity and can pose problem for your heart. It's advisable to take fresh vegetables, fruits and food rich in roughage. Do not take excessive salt as it provides no calories but instead worsen your disease. A salt substitute is a better choice. Another important thing is to quit smoking and reduction in alcohol intake.
The last simple but effective measure is mild exercise and yoga. Go for walks regularly and do yoga also. Both helps you to keep calm and increase the stamina.
And an essential point to be kept in mind is to go for regular check ups with your doctors.