How to manage mild hypertension

  Mild hypertension is the first level of hypertension, the diagnostic criteria for systolic blood pressure 140 ~ 159mmHg and diastolic blood pressure 90 ~ 99mmHg. Mild hypertension conditioning includes dietary conditioning, weight control, psychological balance, appropriate exercise and quit smoking and limit alcohol, etc.  1, dietary conditioning: hypertension patients should have a light diet, low salt? Low fat? Low sugar; high vitamin? High fiber? High calcium. Low salt requirements should not be too salty meals, daily sodium intake of no more than 3 grams. The Chinese Nutrition Society recommends that the daily sodium intake of healthy adults should not exceed 6 grams (6 grams of salt is only equivalent to the volume of a beer bottle cap), and no more than 3 grams for hypertensive patients. A low-fat diet requires minimal consumption of fried foods, animal fats, animal brains, animal offal, etc. Daily consumption of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits, you can consume chicken, duck, fish and other high-quality protein.  2.Weight control: maintain the appropriate weight range.  3.Psychological balance: maintain a good mood and sleep. Rest on time, do not stay up late, relax and reduce stress.  4, appropriate exercise: 3-5 times a week aerobic exercise.  5.Quit smoking and alcohol Through the above lifestyle improvements, most patients with mild hypertension can recover. If you fail to see results for more than six months, you need to initiate drug treatment.