Classification of Blood Pressure for adults :
CATEGORY SYSTOLIC / DIASTOLIC
Optimal < 120 mmHg / <80 mmHg
Normal <130 mmHg / < 85 mmHg
High Normal 130-139 mmHg / 85-89mmHg
(are at a risk )
Mild Hypertension 140-159 mmHg / 90-99 mmHg
Moderate Hypertension 160-179 mmHg / 100-109 mmHg
Severe Hypertension 180-209 mmHg / 110-119 mmHg
Very Severe Hypertension >210 mmHg / >120 mmHg
Showing posts with label HYPERTENSION. Show all posts
Showing posts with label HYPERTENSION. Show all posts
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
NON-MEDICAL TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION
Hypertension means high blood pressure.There are various causes of Hypertension. Below are some non medical measures to cure Hypertension.
A ) SODIUM RESTRICTION :
Normally 10-15 gms of salt is consumed daily .Individuals suffering from Hypertension should consume 2-3 gms of salt daily. In order to make food palatable even with less salt one should make use of pepper powder , lemon juice etc . Also avoid food items like Jam , Canned fruits, Sauces, Pickles , Papads , Salted biscuits , Salted dry fruits, Cheese , Butter , Potato chips & fruits like Lichi , Pineapple
Due to restriction of salt, the food becomes less palatable & therefore the patient becomes irritable. However we can make food palatable if we follow the following tips .
1) Make the food look attractive . So garnish well . Can use coriander leaves , tomato slices , onions etc. Use Ratanjot for natural red colour . Ratajot is a herb which gives bright red colour . Make vagaar with Ratanjot , It will give bright red colour to food. Can add Ratanjot in Dal , sabzi , pulav etc.
2) Always serve food hot . When food is consumed hot one does not feel that there is less salt in food.. So serve soups , dal , sabzi hot & ask the patient to consume it hot only .
3) Squeeze lemon juice from top just before serving food . This will curb the need of salt inn food.
4) Add jeera powder or / & black pepper or / & mango powder to food . This will make food tasty even with less salt .
5) Serve food in attractive vessels .
B ) INCREASE THE INTAKE OF POTASSIUM RICH FOODS :
Some Potassium rich foods are Coconut water, Water obtained after boiling Moong Dal, Amla, Guava , Sapota, Papaya, Sweet lime , Peaches , Phalsa , Plums & Gourd vegetables like Lauki , Karela , Turai etc.
C ) WEIGHT REDUCTION :
Weight is directly correlated with blood pressure. Therefore with increase in weight BP increases. So reducing weight at times help to reduce Blood Pressure .
D ) EXERCISES :
Exercises reduce Blood Pressure is a proven fact .It should be noted that only ISOTONIC EXERCISES are beneficial. Such exercises include walking , jogging , swimming , cycling. ISOMETRIC EXERCISES like weight- lifting are not beneficial in reducing Blood Pressure.
E ) EK KALI KA JAMMU KA GARLIC :
The ek kali ka Jammu ka garlic has been found useful in lowering Blood Pressure . One should consume daily one ek kali ka garlic empty stomach with warm water.
F ) RESTRICT INTAKE OF ALCOHOL :
G ) QUIT SMOKING :
A ) SODIUM RESTRICTION :
Normally 10-15 gms of salt is consumed daily .Individuals suffering from Hypertension should consume 2-3 gms of salt daily. In order to make food palatable even with less salt one should make use of pepper powder , lemon juice etc . Also avoid food items like Jam , Canned fruits, Sauces, Pickles , Papads , Salted biscuits , Salted dry fruits, Cheese , Butter , Potato chips & fruits like Lichi , Pineapple
Due to restriction of salt, the food becomes less palatable & therefore the patient becomes irritable. However we can make food palatable if we follow the following tips .
1) Make the food look attractive . So garnish well . Can use coriander leaves , tomato slices , onions etc. Use Ratanjot for natural red colour . Ratajot is a herb which gives bright red colour . Make vagaar with Ratanjot , It will give bright red colour to food. Can add Ratanjot in Dal , sabzi , pulav etc.
2) Always serve food hot . When food is consumed hot one does not feel that there is less salt in food.. So serve soups , dal , sabzi hot & ask the patient to consume it hot only .
3) Squeeze lemon juice from top just before serving food . This will curb the need of salt inn food.
4) Add jeera powder or / & black pepper or / & mango powder to food . This will make food tasty even with less salt .
5) Serve food in attractive vessels .
B ) INCREASE THE INTAKE OF POTASSIUM RICH FOODS :
Some Potassium rich foods are Coconut water, Water obtained after boiling Moong Dal, Amla, Guava , Sapota, Papaya, Sweet lime , Peaches , Phalsa , Plums & Gourd vegetables like Lauki , Karela , Turai etc.
C ) WEIGHT REDUCTION :
Weight is directly correlated with blood pressure. Therefore with increase in weight BP increases. So reducing weight at times help to reduce Blood Pressure .
D ) EXERCISES :
Exercises reduce Blood Pressure is a proven fact .It should be noted that only ISOTONIC EXERCISES are beneficial. Such exercises include walking , jogging , swimming , cycling. ISOMETRIC EXERCISES like weight- lifting are not beneficial in reducing Blood Pressure.
E ) EK KALI KA JAMMU KA GARLIC :
The ek kali ka Jammu ka garlic has been found useful in lowering Blood Pressure . One should consume daily one ek kali ka garlic empty stomach with warm water.
F ) RESTRICT INTAKE OF ALCOHOL :
G ) QUIT SMOKING :
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