Summary
Lifestyle medicine offers effective strategies for managing hypertension by emphasizing healthy lifestyle habits. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, and low in sodium and saturated fats, can help lower blood pressure. Regular physical activity, such as brisk walking or swimming, can also improve blood pressure levels. Managing stress through techniques like meditation or deep breathing exercises is also beneficial. Limiting alcohol intake and avoiding tobacco products are important for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. Overall, adopting these lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of hypertension and its complications.
LivingWell: Tips for keeping your blood pressure in controlHigh blood pressure is so common that over half of us will have it by the age of 60, yet most of us won’t even know. That’s why it’s often referred to as a “silent killer” and why prevention is so important. If you already have high blood pressure, don’t despair. The same lifestyle changes that prevent hypertension can also be used to reverse it. So, what can you do... Read More
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High Blood Pressure - Part 2 - Foods That Harm and Foods That HealHere are some fun observations: The highest single food source of sodium for the typical American teen is pizza. Can you think of why? It’s the cheese and the pepperoni along with the dough and red sauce, all of which are loaded with salt. The primary source of excess sodium in those over age 50 is… Read More
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