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Top 6 Proven Strategies for Daily High Blood Pressure Management

  Introduction Managing high blood pressure is crucial for maintaining long-term health, especially for those at risk of heart disease. Here, we explore six vital daily practices that can significantly influence your blood pressure levels. 1. Eliminate Smoking Smoking increases blood pressure temporarily, and habitual smoking can lead to sustained hypertension. Avoid all forms of tobacco, including smokeless products, to reduce health risks and manage blood pressure more effectively. 2. Maintain a Healthy Weight Being overweight often correlates with higher blood pressure. Shedding even a moderate amount of weight can have a significant impact on your blood pressure levels. Aim for a balanced diet and regular physical activity for gradual and sustainable weight loss. 3. Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, and low-fat dairy can help lower blood pressure. Limit salt intake, as it's a known contributor to hypertension. Consider the DAS...

A case of hypertension treated by traditional Chinese Medicine

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 Ms. Li, 64. Symptoms: with a history of more than ten years of high blood pressure, I have taken many antihypertensive drugs, which are either ineffective or too low and cause serious headaches and physical discomfort. Once the drug is stopped, the rebound is more severe. In the morning and evening, blood pressure is easy to rise, and it is slightly lower at noon. Usually, I can't sleep at night. I have nightmares after a good sleep. Prescription: Radix Achyranthes Bidentatae, Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Radix Leonuri, semen ziphi Spinosae, radix salviae miltiorrhizae, Rhizoma Pinelliae, Prunella vulgaris, Cortex Moutan, semen Platycladus, Phyllostachys pubescens, Rhizoma Cyperi, etc. Efficacy: three months later, the headache did not attack, sleep fast at night, sleep well, consolidate after taking a course of treatment, blood pressure is stable. The etiology of hypertension is complex. Each person has different symptoms due to individual differences, and their responsiveness, ad...