10 golden rules when taking blood pressure medication
Worldwide, about 4 in 10 people have high blood pressure. There are many effective medications for treating high blood pressure, but the best approach is often to start with lifestyle interventions before drug treatment.
However, once your doctor has decided you need prescription medication, in addition to lifestyle changes to control high blood pressure, here are the principles you need to follow, according to the American Heart Association.
Golden rules you need to follow
Worldwide, about 4 out of 10 people have high blood pressure.
Treating high blood pressure takes time, patience, and commitment from both parties. It is important to talk to your doctor and follow their treatment plan.
Start taking medication
Discuss medication options and work together to control your blood pressure.
Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor at the time prescribed.
More than one prescription may be needed. Different medications have different effects in the body.
Tell all your doctors about all prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking. Some medications and supplements can interact with your blood pressure medications.
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The weather at the end of the dry season - the beginning of the rainy season, closed environments with large crowds, cigarette smoke, chronic diseases... are some favorable factors that can make meningococcal meningitis spread easily.
Children under 5 years old are at high risk of meningococcal meningitis.
Specialist Doctor Ho Thanh Lich, Deputy Head of the Department of Intensive Care - Emergency, Saigon South International General Hospital, said that meningococcal meningitis originates from infection with Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, also known as meningococcus. This bacteria usually exists in the nose and throat, is transmitted to people through coughing, sneezing, talking and is dangerous if it passes through the meninges and blood. When infected with Neisseria meningitidis bacteria through the blood, the bacteria move through the blood vessels, adhere to the blood vessel walls and cause manifestations on the skin and brain.
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Don't like eating vegetables and fruits, is that okay?
While health organizations like the American Heart Association recommend eating four to five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, many people, especially teens, still don't like to eat fruits and vegetables.
Even in the United States, more than 90% of the population does not consume enough vegetables and nearly 90% do not eat the recommended amount of fruit, according to Parade news site.
So what happens if you don't eat fruits and vegetables?
Here, experts explain what happens if you don't eat vegetables.
1. Reduced fiber intake
Many people do not like to eat vegetables and fruits.
Nutritionist Cara Harbstreet, a food and nutrition consultant working in the US, explains: By not eating vegetables, you will miss out on important nutrients, including fiber.
Nutrient deficiencies and a constant lack of fiber can take a toll on your gut health or overall health, leading to irregular bowel movements and digestive upset.
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