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"I heard that patients with hyperlipidemia who lived to be 80 years old basically quit 3 small things at the age of 60. Mr. Huang said to the doctor in front of him as he adjusted his glasses, his tone full of curiosity and eagerness.
Mr. Wong, a 50-year-old accountant, is busy with numbers and financial statements, and his health has not been paid enough attention to him. Recently, the physical examination report showed that his blood lipids were high, which made him start to care about his physical condition.
Especially after hearing the little secrets of the long-lived elderly people in the community, he decided to come to the hospital for consultation, hoping to find a way to improve his health.
Facing Mr. Huang, Dr. Li smiled slightly, and from her rich experience, she could feel Mr. Huang's anxiety and expectation. She adjusted her sitting position and began to explain in detail the "three little things" that had been widely disseminated.
"The first thing to do is to reduce salt intake. Dr. Lee went on to explain that excessive salt intake not only raises blood pressure, but also puts extra stress on the heart, which in turn interferes with the normal metabolism of lipids in the body.
In this case, the amount of fat in the blood vessels may increase, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. She emphasised that reasonable control of salt in the daily diet is one of the key measures to maintain blood lipid balance. Dr. Lee described in detail the physiological mechanism by which salt affects kidney and vascular health, which in turn affects blood lipid levels.
"The second thing is to exercise regularly. Dr. Lee went on to clarify that proper physical activity can significantly enhance the efficiency of the heart and lungs and promote the acceleration of the entire metabolism, which can help effectively reduce blood lipid levels in the body.
She points out that regular physical activity is an important means of controlling blood lipids and helps maintain overall cardiovascular health. She even listed several simple and easy ways to exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming or doing aerobics every day, as effective ways to improve blood lipids.
"The last thing is to quit smoking. Dr. Li said earnestly. She mentioned that the nicotine in tobacco can directly affect the health of the blood vessel walls and promote the deposition of cholesterol in the blood vessels, which can lead to or exacerbate the condition of arteriosclerosis.
After explaining these three points in detail, Dr. Li also shared some practical cases, such as a middle-aged male patient who had a significant decline in his quality of life due to severe hyperlipidemia symptoms, successfully controlled his blood lipids within a healthy range by adhering to the above three simple lifestyle adjustments, and gradually returned to normal life and work.
These specific cases gave Mr. Huang a glimmer of hope. He listened carefully to Dr. Li's every word, and the anxiety in his heart gradually subsided. After learning about these beneficial adjustments, he decided to gradually change his habits starting today.
Through Dr. Li's explanation, Mr. Huang learned that these seemingly simple lifestyle adjustments are actually supported by complex and delicate physiological mechanisms. Mr. Wong asked a question about diet, and Dr. Lee explained the importance of healthy eating.
She mentioned that in addition to reducing salt and fat intake, it is equally important to increase dietary fibre intake. Dietary fiber helps lower cholesterol, promotes intestinal health, and indirectly helps control blood lipids.
She also emphasised the importance of choosing ingredients, advising Mr. Wong to choose more whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid processed foods as much as possible. In this way, not only can blood lipids be controlled, but also a variety of vitamins and minerals that the body needs to maintain overall health.
Dr Lee also shared some tips for eating with lemons instead of salt to enhance the flavour of food, or preparing food by steaming instead of frying to reduce unnecessary fat intake.
By the end of the consultation, Mr. Huang had returned with a smile of relief on his face. As Mr. Wong stepped out of the hospital, a new way of life took root in his mind. He knows that while change won't be immediate, perseverance at every step will lead to a healthier future for him.
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