"Lao Wang, your blood pressure is around 140 every time you measure it, don't take medicine anymore!"

Dr. Li just walked into the consultation room and couldn't help but sigh when he saw Lao Wang sitting on a chair. He wondered in his heart why the retired old man had been fighting his blood pressure all over the years.

Lao Wang, 67 years old, used to be a warehouse manager in a chemical factory, and his life after retirement can be described as quite leisurely. He usually likes to go to the park with a group of old buddies to walk birds, play chess, and talk about "the courage of the year".

However, ever since the doctor told him that his blood pressure was a little high, this uncle has been holding a blood pressure monitor every day. The old man of other families read the newspaper with reading glasses, but Lao Wang used it to keep an eye on the blood pressure value, and his eyes were wide open, like a copper bell.

"Dr. Li, don't you have to take medicine if your blood pressure is higher than 140? I've heard that blood pressure medication has side effects, and people who take too much of it will become a 'medicine jar'. Lao Wang's face was full of anxiety, as if the blood pressure monitor would explode at any time.

Dr. Li pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose and couldn't help but smile: "This is a bit scary, blood pressure is not to the point where you have to eat, you really don't have to think about medication control." ”

He paused, like a philosopher thinking about life, his eyes were full of kindness and seriousness, "Actually, some foods are very helpful for controlling blood pressure, let's eat something healthy, maybe blood pressure can be stabilized naturally." ”

As soon as Lao Wang heard that there was a door, he hurriedly leaned forward, his ears were as straight as radar, for fear of missing a word. "What's that? Doctor, tell me quickly, what to eat to stabilize blood pressure? ”

Dr. Lee held back a smile and waved his finger as if he were teaching a student, "First, bananas." Don't underestimate this, bananas are rich in potassium, which can help the body excrete excess sodium, and too much sodium intake can be one of the important causes of high blood pressure. ”

Eating a banana a day can not only moisten the intestines, but also stabilize blood pressure, which is the best of both worlds. However, Lao Wang, although bananas are good, don't eat too much, otherwise your blood sugar will not agree.

Lao Wang frowned, and muttered, "I love to eat this banana, that's okay, let's talk about the second thing." ”

Dr. Lee continued, "The second is celery, which is rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants, which can help lower blood cholesterol levels and relax the walls of blood vessels, which in turn lowers blood pressure. ”

On top of that, the apigenin in celery has a calming effect and relieves emotional tension. Don't underestimate this subtle effect, as your blood pressure will fluctuate dramatically.

Lao Wang pursed his lips, "I don't like to eat celery." ”

Dr. Li laughed, "Then stir-fry and eat, or stew soup, there are many ways to do it." If you don't like it anymore, then I'll talk about the third thing - garlic. ”

The allicin contained in garlic not only helps to dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure, but also exhibits excellent anti-inflammatory properties, which is beneficial to human health. However, you have to remember that garlic should be eaten in moderation, especially when eaten raw, and not too much, lest your stomach feel uncomfortable.

Lao Wang nodded, thinking that the garlic in his wife's steamed vegetables was quite acceptable. But before he could speak, Dr. Li couldn't wait to talk about the fourth food, "Let's talk about purple potatoes, this is a good thing." Purple sweet potato is rich in anthocyanins, which have strong antioxidant properties, which can effectively prevent arteriosclerosis and have many benefits to human health. ”

The dietary fiber in purple potatoes helps to remove cholesterol and manage weight. Sometimes, controlling blood pressure is not the same thing as controlling weight, and there is a difference between the two. After all, being overweight can put a lot of stress on the heart, and blood pressure is not as good as it could be.

Dr. Li raised his eyebrows, "Yes, but don't boil it into sugar water, that would be against the principle of health." Finally, some goji berries. Goji berries are rich in multiple amino acids and trace elements, which can not only help enhance the body's immunity, but also have a certain effect of lowering blood pressure, which is a good health care product. It is very convenient to soak in water and cook porridge. ”

A trace of doubt flashed in Lao Wang's eyes, "Doctor Li, aren't these wolfberries used only in a thermos cup?" ”

Dr. Li laughed and waved his hand, "Lao Wang, you uncles, don't you like wolfberry tea, this time it just came in handy." Remember to control the amount, don't soak a lot just because you want to lower blood pressure, the right amount is the key. ”

After listening to this, Lao Wang had a bottom in his heart, touched his slightly trembling belly, and began to think about whether it was time to control the fried chicken and ham sausages that he ate indiscriminately on weekdays. Finally, he raised his head, thought for a while, and asked, "Doctor Li, then I get dizzy occasionally, is it a blood pressure problem?" ”

Dr. Li's eyes flashed with seriousness, and he sighed lightly and said, "Lao Wang, there are many causes of dizziness, and high blood pressure is one of them, which may also be caused by cervical spondylosis, anemia or blood sugar fluctuations. ”

It's a good idea to note the frequency, duration, and need to come to the hospital for a check-up. In the past, there was a patient who was also contemptuous of dizziness, and as a result, he was dragged into insufficient cerebral blood supply, and it was too late to regret it!

Lao Wang's face suddenly changed, and he nodded again and again, silently alert in his heart.

What do you think about blood pressure? Welcome to discuss in the comment area!

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