Lifestyle changes may assist in the reduction of a medically established high
blood pressure prevention. These lifestyle changes should be practiced on a con-
tinual basis:
1. Eating habits
• Strive for a healthy weight corresponding to your age.
•Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.
(Many packed foods contain large amounts of salt.)
•Avoid fatty foods.
2. Previous illnesses
Consistently follow any medical instructions for treating previous illness
such as:
• Sugar Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus);
• Fat metabolism disorder, and;
• Gout.
3. Habits
• Smokers should give up smoking completely.
• If you drink alcohol, do so in moderate amounts only.
• Restrict your caffeine consumption (Coffee, coke, tea, chocolate, etc.).
4. Physical constitutioning:
• After a medical examination and clearance from your doctor, exercise
regularly.
• Choose sports which require stamina and avoid those which require
strength.
•Avoid reaching the limit of your performance.
•
With previous illnesses and/or an age of over 40 years, please
consult your doctor before beginning your physical activities. Your
doctor will advise you regarding the physical activities that are
best for you.
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