This eMedTV page outlines lifestyle changes that are important for treating high blood pressure. This article also describes the different types of medications that can be used to treat the condition.
As this eMedTV page explains, calcium channel blockers and nervous system inhibitors are just two types of blood pressure medication available. This page provides detailed information about these and other medications used to treat hypertension.
This eMedTV page discusses high blood pressure and exercise, and also includes a sample walking plan. Studies on the effects of exercise show that physical activity can lower blood pressure, regardless of the type, intensity, or duration of the exercise.
The DASH high blood pressure diet, as this eMedTV resource explains, has been proven to lower a person's risk for hypertension. If your blood pressure is already high, this diet has been proven to lower it as well.
The DASH eating plan (also known as the DASH diet) has been shown in several research studies to lower blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV library describes the DASH diet in detail and provides a sample eating plan.
This section of the eMedTV library discusses the link between weight and high blood pressure in detail. For example, lose just 10 percent of your current weight, and high blood pressure can be lowered -- or prevented, if you don't have hypertension.
Reduce the sodium, and high blood pressure will likely go down. This eMedTV page explores the link between high blood pressure and salt. It also includes tips to reduce the amount of salt and sodium consumed.
This segment of the eMedTV archives explores the connection between high blood pressure and alcohol. While moderate amounts are usually fine, too much alcohol can make hypertension worse or decrease the effectiveness of medications.
This eMedTV Web page explores the benefits of supplements for high blood pressure, like potassium. Research shows that potassium lowers blood pressure, but other commonly tried supplements are not proven to reduce hypertension.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, smoking may not be a direct cause of hypertension, but it increases your risk of heart disease. This article offers more detailed information on high blood pressure and smoking, and provides tips for quitting.
Studies on high blood pressure and stress, as this eMedTV Web page explains, show that long-term stress may affect blood pressure; however, the effects of short-term stress are limited. This requires a rethinking of popular myths about stress.
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