29/03/2021
HYPERTENSION OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
This is a chronic medical condition in which d blood pressure in d arteriesis elevated.
Blood pressure is summarized by two measurements which are - (1) systolic and (2) Diastolic which d heart muscle is contracting (systole) or relaxed between beats (diastole).
Normal: 120/80
Pre-hypertension: 120/139 over 80-89
Stage 1 hypertension: 140-159 over 90-99
High blood pressure in people over age: 150 above over 90 above
SYMPTOMS
Fatigue, severe headache, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, irregular heartbeat, pounding in ur chest or neck, vision problems, dizziness etc
PREVENTION
(1) Maintain normal weight for adults (body mass index 20-25kg)
(2) Resuce dietary sodium intake e.g salt (2.4g per day)
(3) Engage in regular physical activity e.g walking > than or equal to 30 min per day
(4) Reduce d intake of alcohol to daily limits of 1-2 standard alcoholic drinks per day
(5) Consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables e.g at least five portions per day
HOW LEEMAH CAN HELP YOU:
Provide a range of supplement to normalize ur BP.
NOTE: The best medicines are d food we eat so therefore, choose supplement for noone is perfect. LEEMAH CARES