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My mother, 56yrs, homemaker, is suffering from bp, thyroid, cholestrol and has ocd. She is under respective medications.
She underwent kidney stone operation and a fracture knee operation in her past (within past 5yrs)
Her physical activities are mostly in-house.
Normal food habits, includes fish, egg.
Weight - 65approx
Please suggest dietary guidance for her.
Hypertension
- Eat a healthy and clean diet, avoid salty and deep fried food.
- Have a DASH(Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) Diet by eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean meats, fish, and nuts, eliminating foods that are high in saturated fats, such as processed foods, full-fat dairy products, and fatty meats, it also helps to cut back on desserts and sweetened beverages, such as soda and fruit punch.
- Exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight as per your BMI(exercise 30-60 minutes per day)
- Avoid or stop drinking and smoking as these habits will increase the blood pressure
- Destress yourself with practices such as yoga, meditation
Map and record your BP in a book, if the headache continues to be persistent visit the nearest ER.
Next Steps
Dyslipidemia i would advise to follow the following remedies: - Exercise regularly(Preferably High Intensity Interval Training which would be an effective cardio work out) - Reduce weight - Avoid sugar treats, fatty food, oily/ deep fried food items. - Have food items such as fish(rich in omega 3 fatty acids such as salmon), flax seeds, garlic, foods rich in soluble fiber. - Eliminate trans fats from your diet - Limit your consumption of foods high in saturated fats. For example, substitute olive oil for butter
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