Hypertension note when low temperatures

The winter season is likely to cause a " barrier " for people with high blood pressure and also is the season most difficult to control blood pressure .
Cold weather , not easy to control blood pressure , dangerous mainly cause complications . Due to low winter temperatures , because the body wants to maintain a stable body temperature , reducing heat dissipation , shrinks capillaries that regulate blood vessel resistance increased len.nhiet external low level
At the same time , the low temperature sweat less , causing increased blood volume . If you eat too many carbohydrates , fat ... will cause absorption and increase water retention in the body , making the body's blood volume increases . Add to that the existence of the emotional state occur in daily life such as anxiety , stress , anger ... will inevitably make blood pressure control is not easy .
In case the weather changes , as delivery of high blood pressure increases the risk of disease is mainly caused complications , especially cerebral hemorrhage , ischemic stroke and mortality from myocardial infarction .
What is abnormal blood pressure ?
Our blood pressure usually has two moments " peak " , which is about 9 am and 6 pm .
An elevated blood pressure is high or low , depending on the change of mind and body , usually during sleep about 3-4 hours of night is the lowest , early to rise gradually , to 9 am is at the peak most . Afternoon down pretty low , to 6 hours of peak and back to sleep again before the " bottom " .
If the change in blood pressure of a person not in accordance with this rule , stated that his blood pressure was not under control , it is necessary to adjust medication .
So , before you go to the doctor , stay home blood pressure reading his 1 week ago . 4 times per day to check the time : after waking up , 9 am , 6 pm and 9 pm . Also of note: if athletes should just stay 10 minutes , then check your blood pressure to have accurate results .
5 Principles can not be ignored
In addition to climatic factors , and lifestyle habits are not good and can cause harm to people with high blood pressure. According to experts , people with high blood pressure should pay attention to the principles in their daily activities following :
1 . Note the cold room to keep warm , avoid cold wind .
2 . Strict restrictions on salt intake each day should not eat more than 6g . Eat nutritious foods such as lean meat , chicken , fish , milk and soy products . Limit your intake of greasy foods , not smoking, limiting alcohol , and should keep the bowel clear.
3 . Sports exercise patience , enhance resistance to cold , try my best to join some outdoor sports is beneficial for blood pressure, such as walking , tai chi and qigong ...
4 . Mood control , to avoid physical and mental condition falls into tired . Anger and anxiety are extreme can cause a stroke . Need to maintain cheerful mood optimistic , do not be too happy , too angry , anxious , sad , tragic , fear .
5 . Medication persistence , maintaining stable blood pressure . People with high blood pressure medication to lower blood pressure should not arbitrarily stop drinking by going to increase the blood pressure suddenly stop taking the medication after 40 hours .