Hypertension is a
sustained systolic pressure or above 140mmhg or diastolic blood pressure
exceeding 90mmhg as commonly measured. Blood pressure is an indication of
antennal pressure in vessels of the upper arm. The measurement is obtained by
using the instrument called sphygmanometer. High blood pressure (hypertension)
is one of the most prevalent vascular disease worldwide.
Blood pressure
usually increase as a person ages. However, some increase is caused by
ARTHROSCLEROSIS, as plaque build-up in arteries, the arteries become less
flexible and cannot expand. When vessels remain rigid, blood pressure remains
high, eventually the plaque begins to choke off the blood supply to the kidney
decreasing their ability to control blood volume and in turn blood pressure.
LIFE STYLE MODIFICATION FOR PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
OF HYPERTENSION
Increase aerobic physical activities.
Reduce sodium (salt) intake.
Maintain adequate intake of
dietary potassium, calcium magnesium.
Stop smoking.
Stop smoking.
Reduce intake of dietary
saturated fat and cholesterol.
NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION
Recent studies
have shown that diet rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium and low in sodium
leads to a decrease in blood pressure. Overall, a diet rich in low fat and non-
fat diary- products, fruits, vegetable, whole grains and some nuts can
substantially reduce blood pressure.
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