[Health Column] If you don't lower your high blood pressure now, it's too late – 7 scientific ways to lower your blood pressure for sure.

 

Hello, this is Director Choi Woo-hyuk.

 

Blood pressure is It's not just a number to manage when you're sick. .

quietly , But it definitely damages blood vessels. high blood pressure is often ' silent killer ' It is called .

The problem is There are almost no symptoms , and The fact that the response is likely to be delayed no see .

In this column Only methods that have already been proven To sum up Blood Pressure Management Strategies You Can Apply Right Now We would like to inform you .

 

Why is high blood pressure so dangerous? ?

📢 Blood pressure is ' Current figures ' see ' Long-lasting pressure ' This is more dangerous .

 

🔹 It's easy to understand if you compare high blood pressure to a water pipe.

 

• To send clean water Always high pressure This water pipe is stuck
• The higher the pressure, the tighter the tube. Aging faster It's possible
• One day suddenly rupture · leak · Water supply interruption This happens

 

👉 Our bodies are the same .

The heart creates pressure to pump blood , When blood vessels harden or blood volume increases Continuous damage to blood vessel walls It's possible .

This is the state high blood pressure no see .

 

 

🔸 What happens if you leave high blood pressure untreated? ?

• angina pectoris , myocardial infarction , heart failure
• stroke
• chronic kidney disease
• dementia , osteoporosis

📌 About the global burden of disease 20% Occupying 1 Ranked risk factors It is hypertension. .

cigarette , obesity , It's higher than lack of exercise .

 

Why high blood pressure ' silent killer ' shall ?

📢 Because there are no symptoms , Before you know it, your blood vessels are damaged. .

 

🔹 There are almost no symptoms!

• It doesn't hurt
• It's not uncomfortable
• so You won't know until you try again

 

But high blood pressure is

👉 5 year , 10 Cumulative damage to blood vessels over years to create,  20 A year later, suddenly a serious illness It appears as .

 

 

🔸 Does genetics have an effect? ?

• approximately 30% The degree is genetic This is involved
• Not a single gene multiple genes + Lifestyle habits combination of
• It is natural for blood pressure to rise as we age.

 

📌 By our country's standards

• 60 big : Prevalence of hypertension 50%
• 70 Three or more : approximately 65%

 

 

Scientifically Proven Blood Pressure Management Lifestyle Habits 6 egg plant Is?

📢 Lifestyle habits ' assistance ' Not ' basic ' no see .

 

🔹 ① Eat lightly

• Raising blood pressure Salt over water no see
• If you eat it salty → Increased blood volume → Increased blood pressure
• Just by eating it lightly systolic blood pressure medication 5 degree of decrease

✔️ soup · The stew Mainly based on the ingredients , Soup is minimal
✔️ Be especially careful about excessive salt intake when eating out.

 

🔹 ② healthy diet

• Excessive carbohydrates → letdown
• protein intake → Increase
• vegetable · The fruit is In various colors
• saturated fat · Avoid trans fats

 

🔹 ③ temperance

• Blood pressure the day after drinking alcohol Measure high It's possible
• “ One glass a day is fine " is said , It's hard to keep in reality

⚠️ I think more than half a bottle of soju is like poison It is safe to do so .

 

🔹 ④ Maintain a healthy weight

• weight 5kg outage → systolic blood pressure 4~5 decrease
• BMI 22.5~25 maintain is known to be the healthiest range

 

🔹 ⑤ regular exercise

• Moderate to high intensity aerobic exercise main 150 More than a minute
  → blood pressure 5~8 decrease

✔️ example

• Weekdays : Walking briskly 30 minute × 5 Day
• weekend : mountain climbing 2 hour and a half

 

💡 Strength training also improves cardiopulmonary endurance · Helps improve muscle strength

⚠️ Blood pressure 160~180 If it cannot be adjusted above ,
You must consult with a medical professional before exercising. .

 

🔹 ⑥ No smoking

• high blood pressure + smoking = Increased cardiovascular risk
• Quitting smoking is not a choice essential no see .

 

blood pressure medication , Do I really have to eat this for the rest of my life? ?

📢 The most effective method is ' Taking medication regularly ' no see .

🔹 Are lifestyle habits enough? ?

• Early diagnosis 3 Try to correct your lifestyle habits for about a month
• actually If blood pressure is well controlled, it is about 10%
• And that habit Less often it lasts for years

🔸 Safety of blood pressure medications

• All over the world One of the most tested drugs
• Drugs with severe side effects have already been phased out.
• tolerance · No dependencies → Long-lasting effects

🔸 Changes you may notice when taking it for the first time

• whirl
• Loss of strength during exercise
• A feeling of dizziness when sitting down and standing up

👉 mostly An adaptation process that naturally disappears within a month no see .

 

⚠️ Rarely, leg swelling , If there is a change in kidney function
→ Do not stop and be sure to consult with your doctor. do .

 

 

FAQ

Q1. My blood pressure is a little high. Is it too early to start taking medication?

A1. No symptoms don't mean you're safe . The goal is to prevent long-term vascular damage. .

 

Q 2. If I just have good lifestyle habits, will I be okay without medication? ?

A2. Some are possible, but , Statistically, it's a minority. . For most people, medication is the safest option. .

 

Q3. If I take blood pressure medication for a long time, will my body become weak? ?

A3. If you feel like “I can wait a little longer” Observe and drink plenty of water It's okay to do that.

 

conclusion:

✔️ High blood pressure Than the current figure ' hour ' This is more dangerous do!

✔️ Lifestyle habits 6 Eggplant is a basic must-have!

✔️ however The most reliable way is to take blood pressure medication regularly.

✔️ Don't judge alone , Personalized management through expert consultation Get started

 

 

Director Choi Woo-hyuk

Graduated from Korea University's College of Life Sciences
Graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine
Kyung Hee University Hospital Resident
Regular member of the Korean Society of Dermatology

 

 

 

 

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