Sincehypertensionusually does not cause anysymptoms, you may not think of putting effort into coping with the condition.
Healthy Habits
Making lifestyle changes is a critical component of any plan tolower blood pressure.
In many cases, lifestyle changes may be the onlytreatmentneeded to lower blood pressure to optimal levels.
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Some healthcare providers may recommend that you avoid “thrill rides” at excessive speeds.
There is a link between hypertension anddepression, but the cause-and-effect relationship is not well established.
If you have had unchecked stress for years, it may also worsen hypertension and/or hamper your treatment efforts.
Stress can be managed with counseling, a change in mindset, or with medication.
Finally, because hypertension does not cause obvious symptoms, some people who have the condition are indenialabout it.
This is more often recognized by friends and family than it is by a person who has hypertension.
That said, changes that can help improve your high blood pressure can have social implications.
Measuring your blood pressure regularly at home can help your healthcare provider determine if treatment is working.
These records can help your healthcare provider manage your condition, especially if your blood pressure is not stable.
Time Your Medication
Timing and wearing off ofanti-hypertensive medicationdoses can also have an impact on your blood pressure.
American Heart Association.Changes you’re free to make to manage high blood pressure.
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American Heart Association.Getting active to control high blood pressure.
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