Patient's question:
My mother suffers from high blood pressure. Apart from taking medication, she also enjoys drinking tea very much. It is also said that drinking tea can help lower blood pressure. Today, my friend gave me a lot of Dendrobium officinale (iron bark orchid). I wonder if people with high blood pressure can eat Dendrobium officinale?Doctor's answer:
Yes, the first consideration is the treatment of high blood pressure. Medications include amlodipine, felodipine, sustained-release nifedipine, nicardipine, etc. We should pay attention to the combination of training and rest, maintain sufficient deep sleep, and carry out training, physical labor, and physical exercise within our capabilities. Attention should be paid to dietary adjustments, and a low-sodium, low-animal-fat diet should be adopted as appropriate, avoiding foods containing cholesterol.