Exercise for Hypertension

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Controlling Hypertension Proven approaches to control hypertension include maintaining proper BMI, following DASH diet, reducing sodium as well as alcohol intake and indulging in aerobic exercises for 30 minutes on a daily basis. Along with regular medication, hypertension can be better managed by      

Active life (regular exercise) Low cholesterol levels Healthy diet Maintaining an ideal weight Controlled blood sugar Tobacco free life

Effect of Alternative approaches when compared to regular medication Hypertension is a chronic health condition for which there is no permanent cure as of now. You can try alternate methods to support your medication to get it controlled, not to replace it. These methods can help to prevent hypertension related health complications.

Stress and hypertension Although stress cannot cause hypertension, it can lead to harmful behaviors like overeating and smoking. The effect of stress is not persistent but transient. A stressful situation raises the blood pressure temporarily, quickens the heart


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