If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, it's
extremely important that you follow your doctor's treatment guidelines to the letter.
These guidelines include keeping your diet low in fat, reducing your salt intake, quitting
smoking, and limiting your alcohol consumption. In addition, you should exercise regularly, keep your weight within normal
bounds, and learn to manage stress (instead of letting it manage you). Some recent
research suggests that constant stress and pressure may predispose some men to continually
elevated blood pressure later in life.
CHECKLIST for blood pressure control
- Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Your primary care
physician can tell you how often.
- Stop smoking.
- Avoid excessive salt intake.
- Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, and foods high in
fiber...and less fat.
- Reduce stress on and off the job; master relaxation
techniques.
- Be moderate in your drinking.
- Exercise regularly, and keep your weight within normal limits.
- If your doctor prescribes medication to lower your blood
pressure, be sure to follow his or her directions exactly.
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