High blood pressure (hypertension) is also known as “the Silent Killer” since people rarely have any symptoms of this disease. If left untreated, hypertension may cause heart attacks, strokes or injury to the kidneys. The safest level for your blood pressure to be at each day is about 120/80 mmHg. There are times when it may be elevated such as in times of stress or just after a big cup of coffee or taking many over the counter medications. You are being treated with a medication and advice about your lifestyle because your body has developed hypertension.
Lifestyle changes:
Quit smoking
Exercise 30-60 minutes a day getting your heart rate up
Limit your alcohol to 2 drinks a day or less
Use as little salt on your food as possible and eat foods which are low in salt
Limit your coffee, tea or soda intake to 2 cups a day
Learn to relax and manage your daily stress
Drink water and fluids each day
Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fiber
Physician Follow Up
Every 3 months – physician visit
Yearly physical exam
Yearly EKG
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