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"Good morning, Dr. Lee, my blood pressure has suddenly spiked lately, and it's really confusing. Zhang Zhanfei sat in the waiting chair of the hospital, stroking his forehead while sighing helplessly.
Zhang Zhanfei, 34, is an ordinary middle school history teacher. His living habits have always been conservative, and his diet is light, and it can even be said that he is a little bitter. Lunch is almost always stir-fried vegetables with steamed eggs, and dinner is a small bowl of brown rice and tofu.
Occasionally, he would go extravagantly and buy some fruit for a snack. It stands to reason that such a lifestyle should be kept away from "modern diseases" such as high blood pressure. However, the truth was unexpected.
After listening to Zhang Zhanfei's description, Dr. Li patiently asked about a series of lifestyle habits and family medical history. Dr. Lee understands that blood pressure problems are often not caused by a single factor, and multiple possibilities need to be considered.
"Teacher Zhang, what time do you usually go to bed at night?" Dr. Li continued. "It's about half past eleven, sometimes I stay up until 12 o'clock, and it's too time-consuming to prepare for class. Zhang Zhanfei replied with a wry smile.
Preparing for class late at night is not a good first habit. During the deep sleep phase between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., the human body secretes a large amount of growth hormone, which helps to repair the body.
If this time period is often missed, our own growth hormone secretion will decrease, which will not only affect health, but may also lead to an increase in blood pressure in the long term. Dr. Lee explained in detail the relationship between sleep and blood pressure.
Zhang Zhanfei listened very carefully, and he realized that although he was eating a healthy diet, other habits in his life might not be conducive to blood pressure control.
"Also, do you have a lot of pressure at work every day?" Dr. Lee continued. "The history teacher wasn't very stressful, but I was a little nervous at times. Zhang Zhanfei replied.
"In fact, even the 'occasional nervousness' can affect your mental health, and therefore your blood pressure. Therefore, regular psychological relaxation and stress reduction activities are very beneficial for the prevention and control of high blood pressure. Dr. Lee highlighted the impact of psychological stress on blood pressure.
"Do you have any other bad habits, such as smoking, drinking?" Dr. Lee continued. "I never smoke or drink, but I do have a bit of a coffee lover. Zhang Zhanfei said with some embarrassment.
"Coffee is good, but it has to be in moderation. The caffeine in coffee can temporarily raise blood pressure. While the effects may be short-lived for some, if you already have a predisposition to high blood pressure, excessive caffeine intake is undoubtedly exacerbating. Dr. Lee reminded.
These words made Zhang Zhanfei deeply understand. Although he had a light diet, some details of his life, such as staying up late, psychological stress, and excessive coffee, unknowingly took a toll on his health.
"Thank you, Dr. Li, can you recommend some practical methods to help me lower my blood pressure?" Zhang Zhanfei asked seriously.
Of course. First of all, try to ensure that you get a good night's sleep every night. Second, learn some simple relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, yoga or light walking, to help relax your body and mind.
Finally, try reducing your coffee intake and drinking decaf teas instead, such as chrysanthemum tea or peppermint tea, which can also help control blood pressure. Dr. Lee gave detailed advice.
Zhang Zhanfei wrote down all the suggestions and had a clear direction in his heart. He knows that to control his blood pressure, it is not enough to rely on diet regulation, but more to start from all aspects of life and truly achieve a healthy change in lifestyle.
After Zhang Zhanfei left the clinic, he was thinking about Dr. Li's advice and his own lifestyle along the way. He decided to start today and do a "big cleaning" of his habits.
After arriving home, Zhang Zhanfei immediately began to organize his work and rest schedule, he set the rule that he must go to bed at 10:30 p.m., and bought a meditation practice book for himself, planning to spend half an hour after dinner every day to meditate and relax.
A few weeks later, Zhang Zhanfei came to the hospital again for a follow-up. He was pleasantly surprised to find that his blood pressure had dropped significantly. He excitedly shared his changes, and Dr. Li was also smiling when he heard it.
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