- Reality TV star Uriel Oputa shares her mother’s health struggles, including high blood pressure, strokes, and vascular dementia, as a driving force behind her healthy lifestyle.
- Uriel, driven by her family history, has made a conscious decision to prioritize and take proactive measures to ensure her health remains optimal.
- She shared her personal experiences, dietary habits, and lifestyle choices on Instagram to inspire and educate others.
Uriel Oputa, a reality TV star and media personality, has said that her mother’s struggles with high blood pressure, strokes, and vascular dementia pushed her to live a healthier lifestyle.
Motivated by her family history, Uriel stated that she resolved to prioritise and take proactive efforts to maintain maximum health.
On Instagram, she shared her personal experiences, food habits, and lifestyle choices with the hopes of inspiring and educating others.
She said: ”Health is truly wealth for me. At my age now, my mother suffered multiple strokes and has been living with high blood pressure.
“Witnessing her journey led me to make drastic changes because I wanted to break that cycle.
“I didn’t want history to repeat itself. As a result, my blood pressure hasn’t gone past 108 over 73, very good When I post about health, recipes, or wellness, it’s not just for myself; it’s to enlighten and educate others on the importance of living healthily, exercising, holistic treatments, and regular health checks-things we often overlook in Nigeria.
“Many of us avoid checking in on our health or exercising, but these are crucial steps to prevent going through what I’ve experienced while caring for someone with high blood pressure, stroke, and vascular dementia.
“You might think, “I won’t get dementia” or “I can’t have a heart attack or stroke.”
but it starts young. The choices you make now will impact your future health. I receive many messages from people looking for advice. I’m not a doctor, and I emphasize that. However, I can share what has worked for me, the food I eat, and how I live my life. If these tips work for you, great!!!”