Useful information! In the health management and care of patients with hypertension, how to use "heart dancing" to lower blood pressure?

Experts from the Hunan Second People's Hospital (Provincial Brain Hospital) said that hypertension, as a common cardiovascular disease, poses a serious threat to the physical and mental health of patients. In the health management and care of hypertensive patients, in addition to traditional drug treatment and lifestyle intervention, innovative psychological intervention methods are also particularly important.

Among them, "lowering blood pressure by 'dancing the heart'" is a method worth exploring and practicing. This article will elaborate on the principle, practice and application of this method in the health management and care of hypertensive patients.

1. The principle of lowering blood pressure by “heart dancing”

The occurrence of hypertension is related to many factors, including psychosocial factors, long-term mental stress, anxiety, excessive pressure and other negative emotions that can lead to sympathetic nerve excitement, causing heart rate to increase, blood vessels to contract, and blood pressure to rise. Using "heart dancing" to lower blood pressure is to help hypertensive patients relieve stress, relax and achieve the purpose of lowering blood pressure through the form of dance.

As a whole-body exercise, dance can not only promote metabolism and enhance cardiopulmonary function, but also guide people into a state of relaxation and pleasure through beautiful melodies and movements. During the dance, people will focus on the music and movements, temporarily forgetting the pressure and troubles of the outside world, which helps to reduce the excitability of the sympathetic nerves, relieve psychological pressure, and thus achieve a blood pressure-lowering effect.

2. Practical methods of lowering blood pressure by “heart dancing”

1. Choose the right type of dance: When choosing a dance type, patients with hypertension should avoid dances that are too intense or too fast-paced to avoid cardiovascular events. It is recommended to choose dances with a slow rhythm and graceful movements, such as ballroom dance, square dance, Tai Chi dance, etc., which are not only easy to learn, but also can achieve a blood pressure-lowering effect in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

2. Reasonably arrange dance time: Hypertensive patients should arrange dance time reasonably and avoid strenuous exercise during the peak blood pressure period. Generally speaking, 6:00-10:00 in the morning is the peak blood pressure period, and strenuous exercise should be avoided. You can choose to do dance exercise in the afternoon or evening, which can not only achieve the effect of lowering blood pressure, but also promote sleep at night.

3. Pay attention to the intensity of dancing: Hypertensive patients should pay attention to controlling the intensity of dancing and avoid excessive fatigue. Generally speaking, each dance should be controlled within 30 minutes, and 3-5 times a week is enough. During the dance, if you experience dizziness, palpitations and other discomfort symptoms, stop exercising immediately and rest.

4. Combine psychological adjustment: Psychological adjustment is also very important in the process of lowering blood pressure by "dancing with the heart". Hypertensive patients should learn to relax themselves and avoid excessive tension and stress. Deep breathing, meditation and other methods can be used to relieve psychological pressure and improve the blood pressure-lowering effect of dancing.

3. Application of “heart dancing” to lower blood pressure in health management and nursing of patients with hypertension

1. As an auxiliary treatment method: Using "heart dancing" to lower blood pressure can be used as an auxiliary treatment method for hypertensive patients with drug treatment and lifestyle intervention. Through dance, it helps patients relieve stress and relax.

2. Improve the quality of life of patients: Hypertensive patients may experience negative emotions such as anxiety and depression during long-term treatment. Using "heart dancing" to lower blood pressure can not only help patients lower their blood pressure, but also improve their quality of life. Through dance, patients can feel the joy and beauty of life and enhance their confidence in overcoming the disease.

3. Promote patients' social activities: Hypertensive patients can make more friends and expand their social circles when participating in dance activities. This helps alleviate patients' loneliness and helplessness, improve their social support, and thus have a positive impact on lowering blood pressure.

IV. Precautions

1. Individualization principle: Hypertensive patients should follow the individualization principle in the process of lowering blood pressure by "heart dancing". They should choose the dance type and intensity that suits them according to their physical condition, interests, hobbies, and dance foundation.

2. Avoid overwork: Patients with hypertension should be careful to avoid overwork during dancing. If they feel unwell or overly tired, they should stop exercising immediately.

3. Monitor blood pressure regularly: During the process of lowering blood pressure with "heart dancing", you should monitor blood pressure changes regularly. If blood pressure is not well controlled or fluctuates greatly, seek medical attention in time and adjust the treatment plan.

Conclusion

Using "heart dancing" to lower blood pressure is an innovative health management and care method for patients with hypertension. Dancing can not only help patients lower their blood pressure, but also improve their quality of life and social support.

In future practice, we should further explore and improve this method to provide more comprehensive and effective health management and nursing services for patients with hypertension. We call on more patients with hypertension to actively participate in dance activities, use "heart dancing" to lower blood pressure, and enjoy a healthy and beautiful life.

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Ni Ping, Health Management Center, Hunan Second People's Hospital (Provincial Brain Hospital)

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