The Dhaka Times Desk One of the causes of heart disease or stroke is high blood pressure. Among those whose condition suddenly becomes severe after the corona infection, some of them already have high blood pressure. So how to control high blood pressure in corona patients.
People who already have this problem should be extra careful. Blood pressure should be measured daily at this time. If blood pressure is high, try to control it. All the rules that can be followed to control your blood pressure are discussed from a report in Kolkata's Anandabazar newspaper.
Eat nutritious food
A diet rich in protein is very suitable for you. Eat fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy foods. Saturated fat should be reduced. Can keep a food routing. Write down what you eat and how much you eat every day. Read the label carefully while buying any food. Check the amount of fat, protein, and carbohydrates in the food.
Regular exercise
At least half an hour of any kind of exercise every day can keep your blood pressure under control. In that case, sudden hypertension will not appear. Generally, walking, cycling or swimming are good exercises. But since it is not possible to do them in this lockdown, you can do some simple cardio exercises at home. You can also do high-intensity training at home. You will find many videos on YouTube to do this.
Keep weight under control
It is important to know your BMI level. The doctor will tell you how much weight you should have according to your age, height and some other physical symptoms. Try to keep that weight off. If you feel that you are gaining too much, you can also try to lose weight. But it should be done according to the rules.
Reduce salt intake
Do not allow more than 5 grams of salt to enter the body in any form per day. It is not only necessary to see how much salt you are giving in cooking, if you buy any prepared food from the market, it is also necessary to see how much salt is in it. So read the note on the back of the packet carefully before buying anything. It is wise not to eat processed food. Any market-bought fast food can also be high in salt. They should also be taken care of.
Be stress free
Keeping your mind calm is a very important task. You can do regular breathing exercises and meditation. It is better to avoid news that will increase anxiety. Make your expectations realistic. Try to be happy with small things. Do whatever makes you feel good. Take up any hobby like gardening, cooking, painting, listening to music, it will keep your mind happy.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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