FREE to the Public- Heart Health Nutrition Series hosted by @YMCAPlano
Join the Program and Attend two personalized consultations a month with a Healthy Heart Ambassador.
Attend monthly nutrition education seminars to learn
more practical dietary solutions for better blood
pressure management, on the following dates:
• July 8th @ 7:00-8:00PM
Dietary Approaches to Control High Blood
Pressure
• August 5th @ 7:00-8:00PM
Reduce Sodium Intake
• September 2nd @ 7:00-8:00PM
Shopping, Preparing, and Cooking Food to
Better Control Blood Pressure
• September 30th @ 7:00-8:00PM
Heart Healthy Eating for Life
Contact Us
MaKayla Martin
469-726-3409
YMCA BLOOD PRESSURE
SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM
Tips for correct blood pressure
measurement:
• Use the bathroom. A full bladder can affect your
blood pressure.
• Before taking your blood pressure reading, do
not smoke, exercise, or consume caffeine or
alcohol for at least 30 minutes.
• Sit properly in a chair with your feet flat on the
floor and your back supported.
• Your arms should be bare and fully supported at
heart level.
• Seat still for 5 minutes.
• Take your readings at the same time every day.
• Know your numbers and learn to understand
them.
• Consult your healthcare provider if several
readings are classified as "high.
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