If blood pressure values are not critical, even diet can affect its level. General practitioner Sergei Alendeev spoke about products that help normalize blood pressure.
We are talking about bananas, dried apricots, raisins, potatoes, beans and citrus fruits.
—However, let's make a reservation right away. If you have serious problems with blood pressure, you won’t be able to cope with them with diet alone, the doctor warned.
There are effective medications to solve this problem, so choose therapy with your doctor.
Various varieties of lettuce, kale, turnips, spinach, and any greens in general will also help normalize blood pressure. Almonds are sometimes recommended; they lower cholesterol levels due to their monofat content.
Main signs of high blood pressure:
- frequent migraines ;
- loss of energy;
- frequent ringing in the ears;
- redness of the face;
- excessive sweating;
- depressed state;
- spots or circles before the eyes;
- constant headaches.
How does a person feel with very high blood pressure?
During a hypertensive crisis, people experience anxiety and fear. Some may have visual disturbances (floaters, blurring, flashes). In some cases, clouding of consciousness, nausea and vomiting, and convulsions are observed.
What could be the cause of high blood pressure?
Unbalanced diet, excess salt and fat in the diet. Insufficient physical activity. Stress, prolonged nervous tension. Kidney and heart diseases.
Why is it important to monitor your blood pressure?
Prevention of cardiovascular diseases. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for developing cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart attack and hypertension.
Improved overall well-being. High blood pressure can cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue and lethargy. Maintaining normal blood pressure improves your overall health and energy.
High blood pressure harms important organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys and eyes. This risks heart failure, stroke, chronic kidney disease and vision loss.
Maintaining normal blood pressure is especially important for people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity or hypercholesterolemia.
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Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.