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HOW TO LIVE WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: WHAT YOU CAN—AND CANNOT—EAT AND DRINK To begin with: almost none of your favorite beverages if taken in moderation are forbidden. Coffee and tea in moderate quantities pose no problems for most people. As a matter of fact their stimulating properties can counteract the fatigue brought on by some of the medications. Some people, however, do experience unpleasant side effects such as overstimulation, palpitations, and/or a rise in blood pressure. They should stay away from these beverages. Too much and very strong tea and coffee are undoubtedly harmful for hypertensives if they are used to fight normal fatigue and as a substitute for rest. Alcoholic beverages in moderation are permitted in the absence of other health problems such as liver disease. After a tough day at work a glass of wine or beer can be very relaxing. But you should know that alcohol can also intensify the fatigue factor of some drugs to the point that driving becomes a hazard. Because alcohol is highly caloric and stimulates the appetite it should be kept to a minimum, and omitted altogether while on a reducing diet. If you have a weight problem, drink low-calorie beverages and avoid hard liquor. A bottle of champagne may not affect your blood pressure but it will add 1,000 calories to your diet. Smoking in every form and case is harmful. Cigarettes are a real risk factor, although cigars and pipes are also not advisable. Although it is true that less nicotine is absorbed through the mucous membranes than through inhalation into the lungs, pipe and cigar smokers will be tempted to inhale. As a rule it is easier to stop smoking altogether than to cut down to one or two cigarettes a day or to switch from cigarettes to cigars or a pipe. The only thing that works, and works immediately, is stopping altogether. Drug Therapy This is merely a brief reminder of the importance of taking the medication prescribed to you by your doctor, and sticking to it. Here is what can happen if you ignore it or forget it: A sudden interruption of antihypertensive drugs can trigger a dangerous rise in pressure. Failure to take medication regularly can desensitize your body to antihypertensive drugs. Changing medication or its dosage without your doctor's permission can be dangerous and make you a hazard in traffic or at your job. *38\336\2* Cardio & Blood |
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