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With the Chinese New Year approaching, people tend to neglect their health, especially blood pressure. In this special period, how to keep your blood pressure stable and have a healthy and happy Spring Festival? Here are six pieces of advice.
1. Reasonable diet.
During the Spring Festival, there is a wide variety of delicacies, which can easily lead to excessive intake. In order to keep blood pressure stable, we should pay attention to a reasonable diet and follow the principles of moderation, balance and variety. Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and reduce your intake of greasy, high-calorie foods. In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to controlling salt intake and avoid too much pickled and high-salt food.
2. Exercise moderately.
During the Spring Festival, people are often busy with various gatherings and socializing, and it is easy to ignore sports. In fact, moderate exercise is very important to control blood pressure. Maintaining 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every day, such as walking, jogging, tai chi, etc., can help reduce weight and improve cardiorespiratory fitness, which in turn lowers blood pressure.
3. Regular work and rest.
During the Spring Festival, the schedule is easily disrupted. However, a regular routine is essential for blood pressure stability. We should try to maintain a regular schedule and ensure adequate sleep. Staying up late at night and napping during the day can have a negative effect on blood pressure. Therefore, it is recommended that everyone develop a good routine and ensure 7-8 hours of sleep every day.
4. Psychological balance.
Around the Spring Festival, people are prone to mood swings, such as anxiety, excitement, nervousness, etc. These mood swings can lead to an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, we need to maintain mental balance and learn to adjust our emotions. When you encounter troubles, you can talk to family and friends, or do some relaxing activities, such as yoga and meditation.
5. Quit smoking and limit alcohol.
Smoking and drinking alcohol have a big impact on blood pressure. Smoking causes blood vessels to constrict, increasing blood pressure; Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure. Therefore, during the Spring Festival, we should try to quit smoking and limit alcohol. For quitting smoking, you can seek help from a medical professional; For alcohol consumption, it is recommended to drink in moderation and slowly, and avoid overeating.
6. Regular monitoring.
During the Spring Festival, blood pressure fluctuates greatly, so we need to monitor blood pressure regularly and detect abnormalities in time. If your blood pressure is elevated, seek medical attention and follow your doctor's advice**. At the same time, it is important to record the results of blood pressure monitoring so that you can understand the trend of your blood pressure.
In short, during the Spring Festival, we should always pay attention to our blood pressure problems and follow the above six tips to have a healthy and happy Spring Festival. At the same time, we should also take this opportunity to pass on the concept of health to all our relatives and friends, and move towards a better future together. I wish you all a happy Chinese New Year and good health!
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