Accredited by the Singapore Ministry of Health, Dr. Chua Tee Lian is a renowned family physician with over two decades of experience. Having previously worked in Changi hospital, Frankel clinic, and Liang Clinic, Dr. Chua Tee Lian joined the C&K Family Clinic in 2000. He provides various services such as health screenings and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition in which the blood’s force against the artery walls is too high, usually above 140/90. It is considered severe when the blood pressure rises above 180/120. If not well managed and controlled, hypertension can lead to health problems such as heart disease. Below are some lifestyle modifications that health care professionals can use to prevent and control hypertension in patients and otherwise healthy adults. 1. Nutrition While not all relationships between food and cardiovascular health have been well quantified, there has been sufficient evidence that people with hypertension should aim for healthy eating while avoiding salty foods. High dietary sodium intake has been associated with increased death due to cardiovascular or coronary heart disease. While the daily salt intake restriction is <6g, an even lower salt intake is recommended. However, by reducing the intake of cholesterol and saturated fatty acids, hypertension patients are encouraged to increase their fruits, vegetables, and fish oil intake. 2. Smoking To prevent and manage hypertension, smoking should be avoided as it has been associated with cardiovascular disease. Smoking has also been suggested as a strong risk factor that affects blood pressure levels. Smoking cessation can be used by patients seeking to quit smoking. 3. Exercise For hypertensive patients with no cardiovascular disorders, periodic aerobic exercise that lasts for about 30 minutes or longer should be practiced. However, the exercises should be done at moderate intensities.
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