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Disclaimer:
I am not a certified dietitian. Everything I write on
my webpage and blogs is simply a suggestion. If you
require medical help, you need to consult with a
proper professional. If you are an alcoholic, a drug
abuser, a heavy smoker, have diabetes, hypertension,
or heart problems, or any other health issue, consult
your physicians first.
Point of view expressed in the diet section is
strictly based on Oriental Medicine and my Japanese
cultural background. If any question, please write to
me at japanacupuncture@yahoo.com.
HYPERTENSION
Some Contributing Factors:
Genetics, age, obesity, diabetes, lack of exercise,
stress, smoking, alcohol, too much salt intake, the
autonomic nervous and hormonal imbalance, etc.
Attitude on Reduction:
Do not try to reduce the blood pressure rate in a
short time. Try to reduce it steadily by taking time.
The first goal is to reduce it by 2 mmHg. Even the
reduction of blood pressure by 2 mmHg can reduce the
risk of death by heart attack by 7%*.
[*7%: Japanese study.]
Change of Life Style:
Take less salt and fat, and eat foods rich in calcium,
do not overeat, stop smoking, alcohol in moderation,
sleep enough hours (7 – 8 ) and well
Exercise more than 20 min, walking is highly
recommended, perform everyday, but must stop and see a
doctor if you experience pressure in the chest, heart
palpitation, shortness of breath, dizziness, and
swollen legs.
If you have a sleep apnea, get a proper treatment. If
constipated, improve your stool.
Diet:
What to eat = vegetables (celery, asparagus, daikon,
etc.), fruits, soys (edamame, tofu, etc.), seaweeds,
shiitake mushrooms, fish & shell fish (including jerry
fish), use plant based oil to cook.
Asparagus & Shiitake Mushroom (Asparagus reduces the
body temperature. Shiitake mushroom reduces
cholesterol and blood pressure.)
Cut asparagus about 1½ inches in length
Cut fresh shiitake mushroom in thin strips
Cut green onions into large pieces
Cut ginger into thin slices
Stir fry asparagus with salad oil, then add fresh
shiitake, green onion, and ginger.
You may add seasoning of your choice. Avoid salt.
Or, mix one large spoonful of sake and sesame oil with
small amount of soy source and sugar. At the end of
cooking the vegetables, pour the source and mix, turn
off the heat.
© 2008 Dr. Y. Frank Aoi/Japanese Acupuncture
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