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BLOOD PRESSURE, ELEVATED (HYPERTENSION): PREVENTING MEASURES AND MEDICATION
As for exercise, I feel that walking briskly for twenty minutes a day is the best activity for anybody, regardless of the state of one’s health, since it lowers one’s stress level and increases physical conditioning. For some people, a low-salt, low-fat diet with a daily brisk walk is all they need to control their blood pressure. However, if you wish to pursue more strenuous activities, it’s important that you get a go-ahead from your physician first. If you haven’t been active for a long time, he may ask you to take a stress test so he’s sure your heart can withstand the additional effort. Relaxation techniques and exercises such as biofeedback and yoga are also helpful in reducing your blood pressure, so ask your doctor for advice on how to use these methods as well.
If changing your diet and exercise routine and learning to relax fail to lower your blood pressure, only then do I recommend that you take medication. Once you start on medication, however, it’s important that you continue with your diet and exercise program so that you can keep your medication to a minimum.
The good news is that there are a wide variety of medications available to help lower blood pressure. My goal as a physician is to find the perfect medication for each person. Sometimes this is an easy process, but often it is a frustrating challenge.
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