Nonpharmacologic treatment of hypertension: A review

Numerous investigations have demonstrated that sustained reductions in elevated blood pressure may be achieved by a variety of nonpharmacologic interventions, including relaxation-meditation techniques, reduction of salt intake, weight loss, and regular vigorous exercise. This article reviews the li...

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Published inGeneral hospital psychiatry Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 27 - 32
Main Authors Lehmann, John W., Benson, Herbert
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.04.1982
Subjects
Blood Pressure
Diet, Reducing
Diet, Sodium-Restricted
Humans
Hypertension - diet therapy
Hypertension - physiopathology
Hypertension - therapy
Obesity - physiopathology
Physical Exertion
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Physiological - physiopathology
Sympathetic Nervous System - physiopathology
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Summary:Numerous investigations have demonstrated that sustained reductions in elevated blood pressure may be achieved by a variety of nonpharmacologic interventions, including relaxation-meditation techniques, reduction of salt intake, weight loss, and regular vigorous exercise. This article reviews the literature about the benefits of these interventions as alternatives or adjuncts to antihypertensive medication.
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ISSN:0163-8343
1873-7714
DOI:10.1016/0163-8343(82)90025-1