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For people with htn, what can be done beside medication to keep the pressure down to normal limit? and why do people develop htn?
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HTN: A healthy lifestyle, with regular cardio exercises, 5 times a week, 30mins a day. Restrict salt intake. Increase fruits and vegetables as they are richer in potassium and lower in sodium. Good hydration with water and minimize caffeine. Adequate sleep and meditation. Multiple causes, common ones being stiffening of arteries with ageing and unhealthy lifestyle and genetic predisposition.
Answered 11/22/2020
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