What we want is to not need the Doctor. Though I don't think we
can avoid these highly trained professionals, we can use their services
only for preventative care. One problem that arises from aging or being
over weight is elevation of our blood pressure. We can reduce this or
prevent it by regular exercise and proper eating. This article considers
the diet approach to this but does not advocate a sedentary lifestyle.
DASH
refers to Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Hypertension is high
blood pressure which is a pressure above 134/84. The DASH diet is an
eating plan that reduces sodium (salt) and emphasizes the proper energy
balance to reach an ideal body fat percentage.
DASH was investigated by scientists supported by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Their findings indicate that the best diet is low in fat from meat, dairy and cooked foods. The diet is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables with whole grains, nuts, fish and poultry. Sodium daily intake of 1500-2300 mg per day combined with the other eating habits prevented blood pressure elevation.
If the calories were restricted just enough for energy balance at an ideal weight, DASH also reduced obesity and overweight problems. This diet deals with the causes of hypertension and obesity very well. The thing that scientists could not study was the motivation needed to get on it and stay on it.
Others have studied the motivational and self talk needs of people trying to control and lose weight. There are techniques that when learned and applied make the effort more effective long term. It is possible to lose weight above ideal body fat percentage and keep it off. This ability is a set of skills and habits that can be learned and practiced. Most of the problems encountered are common and are well documented.
Often our Doctors and others involved in our health care are not well versed in teaching or able to teach these because of understanding, time constraints and no interest in doing so. The responsibility becomes yours for your health. Many people find this over whelming. It does not have to be that way. There are a few things every person can do to make this better.
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DASH was investigated by scientists supported by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Their findings indicate that the best diet is low in fat from meat, dairy and cooked foods. The diet is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables with whole grains, nuts, fish and poultry. Sodium daily intake of 1500-2300 mg per day combined with the other eating habits prevented blood pressure elevation.
If the calories were restricted just enough for energy balance at an ideal weight, DASH also reduced obesity and overweight problems. This diet deals with the causes of hypertension and obesity very well. The thing that scientists could not study was the motivation needed to get on it and stay on it.
Others have studied the motivational and self talk needs of people trying to control and lose weight. There are techniques that when learned and applied make the effort more effective long term. It is possible to lose weight above ideal body fat percentage and keep it off. This ability is a set of skills and habits that can be learned and practiced. Most of the problems encountered are common and are well documented.
Often our Doctors and others involved in our health care are not well versed in teaching or able to teach these because of understanding, time constraints and no interest in doing so. The responsibility becomes yours for your health. Many people find this over whelming. It does not have to be that way. There are a few things every person can do to make this better.