YOUR AGE IS IN YOUR HAND part 2-B
dr.raja Mehta
B. HEART DISEASES
[includes high BP, Heart attack, brain hemorrhage, paralysis]
When you drive a vehicle at speed of 60 in first gear
vehicle will never say NO but will demand repair very Early..
Its same with heart and high BP with high
cholesterol...
Regular check up is must …….
And gone are the days when Oldies used to say “AVOID MEDICATION “ .
If your BP and CHOLESTEROL is not controlled well then see what worst
situation it can lead to ……
1-
MI [ Myocardial infarction ]{Heart attack }
2- sudden death due to MI
3- STROKE –Brain hemorrhage and
infarction
4. Half body paralyses
5. LVH –heart enlargement followed by improper function
6. Reduced diameter of all blood vessels by deposition of bad cholesterol
7. Decrease blood supply to limbs
8 .Decrease sexual performance
9. Eye sight detritions
10. Kidney dysfunction
11. Trouble with memory or understanding.
Means
,,in comparison of dealing with all these complication its simple to take pill
and remain comfortable ….
in any age and condition the lower unit of BP [diastolic ] should not exceed 90
mm of Hg ,,
120/80 ---Normal 140/90 ---need
natural ways to control it ..
150/ 94 & above --– should be treated
..
Natural ways of controlling BP ,,for 140/94 and below…
1. Lose extra Kg and
watch your waistline
2. Exercise regularly
3. Eat a healthy diet
4. Reduce sodium [salt] in your diet
5. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
6. Avoid tobacco products and secondhand smoke
7. Cut back on caffeine
8. Reduce your stress
9. Monitor your blood pressure at home and make regular doctor's appointments
10. Supportive family and
friends can help improve your health