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"You have to take good care of your cervical spine, otherwise you will be in trouble when you get old!"
These were the first words of the doctor, Dr. Zhang. Hearing this, Liu Wei, who had just woken up from his dream, was stunned. He never thought that just because he watched TV on the sofa for a while after dinner and took a nap, he would actually make his cervical spine sore, and finally had to come to the hospital to see a doctor.
Liu Wei is an office worker who works as a designer in an advertising agency. I am busy at work and stressful, and I usually sit all day. He finally came home from work last night, and after dinner, he thought about relaxing, but he fell asleep watching TV, and woke up feeling a sore neck and not very flexible in his movements. His wife Wang Fang saw that he was grinning in pain, and hurriedly pulled him to the hospital.
Dr. Zhang gave him a detailed examination, and then said to him: "Mr. Liu, although your cervical spine problem is not too serious, you must pay attention to it, and you can't keep one posture still for a long time." Also, exercise properly and keep warm. ”
Liu Wei nodded, thinking that he would definitely stop napping on the sofa tonight. Just as he was about to leave, Dr. Zhang suddenly changed his words and said, "By the way, Mr. Liu, your blood pressure is a little high." ”
When Liu Wei heard it, high blood pressure? That's a big deal! He always thought that he was not very old and had no family history, so how could he have high blood pressure?
Dr. Zhang continued: "High blood pressure requires attention to diet, usually eat less salt and eat more fruits. ”
"Eat more fruit? Can you eat the grapes? As soon as Liu Wei heard the doctor talk about fruits, he immediately thought of the big bag of newly bought grapes in his refrigerator. Recently, it was the grape season, and he and Wang Fang both liked to eat it very much, and they had to eat a big bowl every night.
Dr. Zhang smiled: "Of course you can eat grapes, and grapes have a lot of benefits for the body." However, it is also necessary to pay attention to the amount of grapes eaten, especially for people with high blood pressure. ”
Dr. Zhang began to explain in detail the nutritional content of grapes and the effect on high blood pressure. Liu Wei listened carefully, and Wang Fang also took out his mobile phone and began to take notes.
First of all, Dr. Zhang pointed out that grapes are rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, magnesium, etc., which are all beneficial nutrients for the body. Potassium, in particular, can help balance sodium in the body, which can help lower blood pressure.
"Studies have shown that moderate daily potassium intake can significantly reduce blood pressure levels in people with high blood pressure." Dr. Zhang said, "So, eating grapes in moderation is good for you." ”
Next, Dr. Zhang mentioned the antioxidants in grapes. Grapes, especially red and black grapes, are rich in polyphenols, such as resveratrol. These antioxidants help protect blood vessels and reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries, which can be beneficial for cardiovascular health in people with high blood pressure.
Dr. Zhang gave an example: "There was a patient before, Mr. Li, who had a serious problem with high blood pressure, but he would eat a small bowl of grapes every day, and as a result, his blood pressure was much better controlled than before. Of course, he also joined in with other healthy lifestyles, such as reducing salt intake and increasing exercise. ”
Liu Wei was a little moved when he heard this, thinking that he would eat some grapes every day in the future. However, Dr. Zhang then said: "But remember that the glucose content is not low, and eating too much will cause too much sugar to be consumed, which may affect blood sugar levels." Especially for those at risk of diabetes, it is important to be mindful of your intake. ”
Dr. Zhang's explanation made Liu Weimao pause, and he suddenly realized that eating grapes for high blood pressure is both good and needs to be paid attention to, and the key is the overall combination of moderation and diet.
After returning home, Liu Wei and Wang Fang discussed Dr. Zhang's words while eating dinner. Wang Fang said with a smile: "In the future, we will eat less grapes and more other fruits every night, and go together." ”
Liu Wei nodded, he decided not only to adjust his diet, but also to start doing some simple cervical spine exercises every day, no longer allowing himself to sit still for a long time.
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A few days later, Liu Wei came to the hospital again for a follow-up, this time with some questions to ask Dr. Zhang. He asked, "Doctor Zhang, in addition to grapes, what other fruits are good for high blood pressure?" ”
Dr. Zhang replied with a smile: "Of course, there are many, such as bananas, oranges, apples and kiwifruit, which are rich in potassium and other beneficial nutrients, which help control blood pressure. ”
Liu Wei was very satisfied, and after returning home, he began to adjust his diet and increase his fruit intake according to Dr. Zhang's advice. Sure enough, his blood pressure gradually stabilized, and his body felt a lot more relaxed.
The story seems to have come to an end here, but Liu Wei still has a question. When he got home, he said to Wang Fang: "I'm thinking, eating grapes is good for high blood pressure, but does it have any effect on other diseases?" ”
Wang Fang nodded, this question is indeed worth exploring. So, they came to the hospital again and asked Dr. Zhang about this problem.
Dr. Zhang smiled and said, "That's a good question. In fact, grapes are not only good for high blood pressure, but also have certain positive effects on cardiovascular health, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and so on. For example, resveratrol in grapes has a strong antioxidant effect, which can protect the heart and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. ”
Dr. Zhang continued: "There are also studies that show that resveratrol can also be helpful in fighting cancer, especially for breast cancer, prostate cancer and other types of cancer, although more research is needed to confirm it, but the preliminary results are encouraging. ”
Liu Wei and Wang Fang nodded frequently when they listened, and they felt that they had benefited a lot. Finally, Dr. Zhang concluded: "Eating grapes in moderation should be combined with other healthy lifestyles to maximize its benefits. ”
Although the story is over, Liu Wei and Wang Fang have learned a lot about health.
Not only did they adjust their eating habits, but they also began to pay attention to their daily exercise and health care, and their quality of life was greatly improved.
So, the question is: in addition to adjusting the diet, what other lifestyle habits do hypertensive patients need to pay special attention to?
First of all, it is very important to maintain a moderate amount of exercise. Studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can significantly lower blood pressure levels and enhance the health of the cardiovascular system. Exercising such as brisk walking, running, and swimming for 30 minutes a day can effectively control blood pressure.
Secondly, it is also very important to reduce stress. Long-term mental stress can cause blood pressure to rise, so learn to relax and maintain a happy mood. Stress can be reduced by listening to music, meditation, yoga, etc.
Thirdly, it is also necessary to quit smoking and limit alcohol. Both smoking and drinking alcohol can adversely affect blood vessels and increase the risk of high blood pressure. Therefore, people with high blood pressure should try to quit smoking and reduce their alcohol intake.
Finally, maintaining a healthy sleep schedule and getting enough sleep are also key factors in controlling blood pressure. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in blood pressure, so 7-8 hours of quality sleep should be guaranteed every day.
Through these lifestyle adjustments, hypertensive patients can not only better control their blood pressure, but also improve their overall quality of life and reduce the risk of complications.
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References:
[1] Wu Xiuxiang. Effect of grape seed proanthocyanidins on blood pressure in rats with renal vascular hypertension, Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology, 2011-03-15