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I do not want to be dependent on medication for high blood pressure, is there any alternatives?
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Treat high BP.: Hypertension can be treated without medication. Regular cardiovascular exercise, at least five days per week. DASH diet - salt < 2000mg daily, fiber (> 35 grams daily for women and > 50 grams daily for men), lean protein sources and complex carbohydrates. Stress reduction - meditation and such. Sleep 6-9 hours nightly. Don't smoke cigarettes - ever.
Answered 2/8/2017
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Don't be foolish: If lifestyle changes, weight loss, & other nonpharmacological measures don't lower your BP enough, take the pills. It's not like being "dependent" on opiates for pain control. HTN is one of the scourges of the human race. Drugs to control it are among medicine's greatest achievements. Take the word of someone who's seen just how catastrophic uncontrolled HTN can be. Ignore this at your peril.
Answered 8/6/2016
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