This eMedTV Web page details lifestyle changes (such as losing weight and reducing salt intake) that are usually the first step in hypertension treatment. The article also discusses medications that may be included in hypertension treatment.
Hypertension medications include diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta blockers. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the several types of hypertension medications currently used to lower blood pressure.
As this eMedTV page explains, a hypertension diet that emphasizes whole grains and fish and reduces sugars and fats can lower blood pressure by an amount similar to that seen with medication. The DASH diet is a perfect example of a hypertension diet.
Hypertension is not the same as "nervous tension"; nor is there a definite link between stress and hypertension. This eMedTV Web page corrects this popular misconception and discusses the findings of research studies on stress and hypertension.
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