Israeli Health Organization Advises Post-Holiday Return to Healthy Habits
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Following the High Holidays, the Israeli health organization Shachl is urging a return to healthy eating and regular blood pressure monitoring. Excessive salt intake, a common issue after holidays, significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Shachl offers members remote monitoring services, including connected blood pressure devices and ECGs, to help manage conditions like hypertension. The organization emphasizes that early detection and remote intervention can resolve over 80% of medical calls, reducing the need for hospitalization.
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- Shachl advises Israelis to monitor blood pressure and reduce salt intake after the High Holidays.
- High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for stroke, responsible for nearly half the risk.
- Many individuals with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition due to lack of symptoms.
- Shachl provides members with remote blood pressure and ECG monitoring services.
- Over 80% of medical calls to Shachl are resolved remotely, avoiding hospitalization.
As Israelis return to routine following the High Holidays, the health organization Shachl is reminding the public to re-establish healthy dietary habits and monitor their blood pressure. The organization highlights the World Health Organization's recommendation for adults to consume less than five grams of salt daily, noting that average global consumption is around eleven grams. Excessive sodium intake is linked to elevated blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease, vascular damage, and stroke. A large international study found that modifiable risk factors, including diet, weight, physical activity, and diabetes, are associated with 90% of strokes, with high blood pressure being the leading factor, responsible for nearly half the risk. Many individuals with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition due to a lack of clear symptoms, making regular blood pressure monitoring crucial. Shachl recommends measuring blood pressure after at least 15 minutes of rest, taking three readings, and using the lowest result. For those on medication, readings should be taken just before the next dose. Shachl offers its members a blood pressure monitor connected to a 24/7 medical call center staffed by physicians and nurses trained in remote medicine. This system allows for automatic alerts in case of imbalance and enables the medical team to track readings and identify concerning trends. The organization also provides an FDA-approved home ECG device. Shachl's remote services cover various conditions, including diabetes imbalance, heart failure, arrhythmias, shortness of breath, suspected stroke, and falls. They also emphasize recognizing stroke warning signs: sudden facial drooping, arm or leg weakness, and speech difficulty, which require immediate medical attention. According to Shachl, over 80% of medical calls are resolved remotely, with dispatched mobile units, often including a doctor and paramedic, resolving more than half of in-home cases without requiring hospitalization. Upon returning to routine, Shachl advises reducing intake of salty, pickled, and processed foods, checking sodium content on packaging, adhering to medication schedules, and incorporating physical activity. Shachl concludes that consistent blood pressure monitoring, coupled with a familiar medical team, provides a better health picture and timely intervention, offering peace of mind to members and their families.
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