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(08) 6110 0570admin@pdchealthhub.com.auHigh blood pressure often has no symptoms, and what you eat can help. Our dietitians help you cut back on salt and build an eating pattern you can keep.
High blood pressure (hypertension) means the force of blood against your artery walls is consistently high, usually above 140/90 mmHg when measured.1 It affects about one in three Australian adults and usually causes no symptoms, so regular checks matter.1 Over time it puts extra pressure on your blood vessels and is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.2
Food is a big part of managing it, alongside any medicines your doctor prescribes. The Heart Foundation recommends no more than 5 grams of salt a day, about 2000 mg of sodium, and the average Australian eats nearly double that.2 A dietitian helps you find hidden salt, swap it for herbs and spices, and eat a DASH style pattern rich in vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, reduced-fat dairy, nuts and seeds.3 Limiting alcohol and being active also help.1 The Australian guideline places a healthy eating pattern low in saturated fat alongside medicines when your overall risk is higher.4
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Symptoms are a guide, not a diagnosis. Your GP confirms the diagnosis; our team helps you manage it day to day.
The teams and services that most often support people with this condition. They work from one shared plan, and one GP referral reaches all of them.
Our care follows the 2023 Australian guideline for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk and Heart Foundation advice on salt and healthy eating.
The Heart Foundation recommends adults have no more than 5 grams of salt a day, which is about 2000 mg of sodium. Most Australians eat far more, mostly from packaged foods, takeaway and sauces. A dietitian helps you find and swap hidden salt.
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It is an eating pattern rich in vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, reduced-fat dairy, nuts and seeds, and lower in salt and saturated fat. We adapt it to your tastes, budget and cultural food preferences.
Eating changes help and sit alongside medicines rather than replace them. Your doctor decides whether you need medicine. Please do not stop or change a blood pressure medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first.
Vegetables and fruit contain potassium and are part of DASH style eating. If you also have kidney disease or take certain medicines, potassium advice can differ, so we check with your doctor before changing your intake.
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