Hypertension is a disease closely related to lifestyle, so it can be regulated in terms of diet, exercise, and lifestyle, as well as combined with TCM regimen for better results. The specific contents of the conditioning are as follows.
I. Dietary conditioning
The diet for hypertension should follow the principles of low salt, low fat, low sugar, high protein, high fiber, regular rationing and small meals, on the basis of which the following adjustments can be made.
1. limiting sodium intake, eating less preserved products, and ensuring salt intake below 5g/d.
2.Eating less sweets and drinking less high-sugar drinks.
3, eat less animal offal, fatty meat, fish roe, egg yolk and other high-fat foods.
4, eat more green vegetables and fresh fruits and foods with high calcium content, such as celery, broccoli, pears, apples, dairy products, etc.
Second, exercise conditioning
Exercise conditioning can adjust and improve the relevant neurological and endocrine functions, reduce the resistance of the relevant blood vessels and blood viscosity, reduce the stress response, stabilize the mood, in order to improve the symptoms and lower blood pressure. However, the following aspects should be noted when carrying out exercise conditioning.
1, exercise time: about 4-5 p.m. is the best, followed by 2-3 hours after the evening meal, and office workers are recommended to exercise at about 9-10 p.m.
2, the intensity of exercise: should be low to medium intensity, should not be strenuous exercise.
3, exercise frequency: at least 3 times a week, regular exercisers can adhere to the exercise 5-6 times a week.
4, exercise duration: generally required to last 45-60 minutes, including 10-15 minutes of warm-up activities and finishing activities.
5, exercise mode: aerobic training, such as walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, tai chi, etc..
Once the discomfort occurs during the exercise, the exercise should be stopped immediately.
Third, the way of life conditioning
A good lifestyle is good for controlling blood pressure and preventing the progression of hypertension. The lifestyle conditioning of hypertensive patients includes.
1, proper rest and sleep.
2, maintain a good psychological state, eliminate tension, depression.
3.Giving a quiet and comfortable environment.
4.Follow the doctor’s prescription and learn self-observation and care.
Fourth, Chinese medicine conditioning
Chinese medicine conditioning can assist in the treatment of hypertension, and its conditioning methods include traditional Chinese medicine conditioning and non-pharmaceutical conditioning.
1, Chinese medicine conditioning: treatment should follow the principle of diagnosis and treatment, the identification of the use of Chinese herbs such as tianma, dulcimer, or gentian diarrhea liver pill, brain Liqing and other proprietary Chinese medicine. Pay attention to follow the herbalist’s medical advice on medication, do not use medication without permission.
2, non-drug conditioning: Chinese medicine acupuncture, earlobe treatment, massage, gua sha, etc. are effective in lowering blood pressure, but people with ultra-high blood pressure should pay attention to prevent strokes when pushing. And all of the above operations need to be carried out by a professional physician, it is not recommended to operate on their own.