Recovering from High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

LIfestyle Changes Such as Eating Healthfully, Exercising and Quitting Smoking Help Fight Hypertension

By The Survivors Club Staff
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Lifestyle Changes

Making changes to your lifestyle - such as eating healthfully, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking - can go a long way in lowering your blood pressure and the risks associated with hypertension: Medication

Drugs (antihypertensives), including diuretics and beta blockers, are used to lower blood pressure: Possible Treatment Side Effects

All drugs come with the risk of side effects, so be sure to talk to your doctor about the medication you're taking, and share with him all the drugs you're on, including over-the-counter medicines and any supplements or herbals..

Possible Side Effects of Drugs That Lower Blood Pressure

New Therapies

Researchers are always exploring new therapies that could prove more effective than traditional approaches to managing hypertension -- keep up with the latest developments at the American Heart Association's site:

AHA: Blood Pressure News

Communicating with Your Health-care Providers
  • Bring a friend or family member with you to your doctor appointments, not only to provide support but to lend an extra ear and ask questions you may not have thought of.
  • Don't be afraid to ask any questions on your mind, even if you're afraid of the answer.
  • Write down any questions ahead of time and jot down the answers as your health-care provider walks you through them.
  • Visit WebMD.com: Hypertension - Questions for Your Doctor for some questions you may want to ask.
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