Risk & Treatment

Risk
However the risks which lead to high blood presure and cardiovascular disease should be known. Some risk factors can be changed. These include smoking, lack of exercise and obesity. An unhealthy diet also increases the risk of high blood pressure. The intake of too much of sodium and salt leads to hypertension. One should also control the intake of alcohol as excessive alcohol in the system increases the risk of hypertension.

Some factors leading to hypertension can be cured or treated. High amounts of cholesterol in the blood, high amounts of fat in the blood, diabetes and diseases of the kidney the affect its function.
One suffering from any such casualties should immediately seek professional medical help which may help reduce hypertension. It also affects our eyes and causes damage to our retina.
One should aim to indulge in regular physical activity at least five days in a week for at least half an hour. Swimming, dancing, cycling, or even taking a brisk walk. Regular physical activity positively helps in lowering blood pressure.

The intake of salt also has a negative effect on blood presure. It is advisable not to have more than six grams of salt a day.
Treatment
One should maintain a healthy diet. 7-9 portions of fruit and vegetables should be eaten per day. Starchy foods should be the bulk of most meals. Very little fatty food should be eaten.2-3 portions of fish should be included in the diet per week. Lean meat or poultry should be eaten.
Food should be fried in vegetable oils and be low in salt.

Consumption of alcohol should be kept to a minimum. No more than 21 units of alcohol should be drunk by men and 14 units by women per week.

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