Patient's question:
In the past six months, my relative has gained a lot of weight, and their legs and hands feel weak. They often experience dizziness, nausea, and a strong urge to vomit. Their heart races, and they feel tightness in their chest. Yesterday, while climbing stairs, they couldn't catch their breath, felt like they were seeing stars. They went to a nearby hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said my relative has high blood pressure and needs to take medication. They should also pay attention to their diet. What kind of foods are recommended for people with high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
The patient's current blood pressure is significantly high, and there may be a possibility of hypertension. This could be triggered by factors such as intergenerational inheritance or poor dietary and lifestyle habits. Patients newly diagnosed with hypertension and those with mild hypertension can consider controlling it through the re-adjustment of dietary and lifestyle habits.Eat less salt and keep it around 6g per day. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol. Reduce the intake of high-sugar and high-fat foods. Engage in regular physical exercise to reduce weight. During cold weather, take precautions to prevent catching a cold. Monitor blood pressure data frequently.
You can consume fruits like lotus seeds, longans, jujubes, and mulberries, which have the effects of nourishing the heart, enriching blood, strengthening the spleen, and boosting the brain. These can help enhance qi deficiency and raise blood pressure.