1 . High blood pressure can damage the body for years before symptoms develop, so it is important to keep an eye on your numbers. Take advantage of free health screenings, blood pressure checking machines at grocery stores and pharmacies, and keep these to show your doctor.
2 . Reduce your intake of processed and fast foods. These are typically high in fat and sodium which can increase your blood pressure. Use less salt in cooking. Rinse canned vegetables to reduce the sodium content.
3 . Increase your intake of potassium-rich fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, sweet potatoes and tomatoes.
Keep an eye on other important health numbers such as your weight, Body Mass Index, blood sugar, and cholesterol. All of these numbers together help give your physician a better overall picture of your health. Make sure these are checked on a regular basis.
Words of Wisdom :
Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent.
Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent.
The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.
A proud Grand-poppa G.
Hi HB,
ReplyDeleteNow that I have high blood pressure, I recognize the dangers and the risks. This is a good post as a wake-up call to people who are not watching their cholesterol or sodium and fat intake.
I love the quote about dreams. That is so true
Thankyou Much HB
Love and hugs
Butterfly
Hello Butterfly ,
ReplyDeleteSome people go years without knowing they have high blood pressure .
Since joining this family , I learned it's a good habit to form good eating habits at a young age .
Plenty of exercise and a well balance diet .
My grands eat a lot of junk food , but they don't any much fast food , if the get it 2 or 3 days in a row , they will ask for real food . they will eat pizzas everyday , Nee says pizzas has all the food groups in it , and she is healthy as a horse ans eats everything (laughing my butt off) . That is one reason you will not know she is diabetes unless she tell you .
I love at the quotes and see I put one on twice , my bad , I must be getting old ( laughing my butt off . now I have to go write you a letter after I get a snack .
Hugs and love
HB