Wednesday, May 13, 2009

KEEPING HYPERTENSION AND HIGH BLOOD AWAY

Many of us experience high blood pressure and hypertension. These thing are the start of a deadly stroke attack or cardiac arrest that is said to be the no. 1 killer today. Nobody is safe from this because even the young people can acquire this. Hypertension, high blood pressure and cardiac arrest can be avoided or even prevented. In recent studies shows that stress and overweight can lead to hypertension and high blood pressure or worst cardiac arrest. In order to avoid this, people are advised to do the following things to be safe.

1. Get enough sleep at night. It is advisable to have at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep. This is very important for our body.

2. Eat a balance diet. Avoid salty and fatty foods. Fruits and vegetables are ideal.

3. Avoid too much exposure to the heat of the sun. Too much exposure to the sun harmful rays can lead to heat stroke.

4. Drink water as often as you can. Water hydrates our body and will allow good flow of the blood.

5. Vitamins and supplements are also good.

6. Goat's meat is better than beef. Beef meat contains many cholesterol and fats. Fish is very good substitute to pork and beef meet. Fresh catch is better than frozen fish.

With all these things, one can stay healthy and keep the body in good condition. A good body means away from hypertension and high blood pressure.