Running a blood pressure service - Prevention and Healthy Living Advice

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Prevention and Healthy Living Advice

The following healthy living advice can be offered to your patients or customers to help them reduce the risk of developing the condition.

Topic	Suggestive advice
Increase activity	Regular exercise can help you lose weight and lower the chance of getting high blood pressure It is recommended to do at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week Start off with small, gentle exercise and gradually increase Exercise can include things you enjoy such as gardening Try to walk instead of using other transport / take the stairs vs. lift
Lose weight	Being overweight means the heart needs to work faster to pump the blood around the body Slow, steady weight loss of 1-2 pounds a week is achievable and easy to maintain Follow a healthy and balanced diet Increase your physical activity
Stop smoking	Smoking can clog up the vessels meaning it will make it harder for the blood to travel through the body If you offer a stop smoking service in pharmacy, sign the customer up Consider Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products Consider if your pharmacy offers medication to quit - Numark Private Services
Sleep	It is suggested that adults get at least six to nine hours sleep every night. By finding out what time they need to wake up, they can set up a regular bedtime routine
Healthy Eating	Eating healthy will keep your heart healthy and boost energy levels Decrease your salt (no more that 6g or about a tea spoonful a day) Cut down on high sugar and fat content foods – check the food labels on readymade food Eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day
Decrease caffeine intake	Consider cutting down on caffeine rich drinks such as fizzy drinks and tea/coffee. It is fine to drink this as part of a balanced diet but not as the only source of fluid. Do not exceed more than 14 units of alcohol per week on a regular basis Space out the units in the week, don’t drink them all at once Try to have several alcohol free days
Stress	To keep stress levels to a low, some people may want to participate in relaxation exercises such as yoga, alternatively you could learn techniques to manage the stress

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