World Hypertension Day 2018: 7 ways to control hypertension without medicines

Is it possible to control high blood pressure with lifestyle changes?

By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti Last updated on: May 17, 2018 9:53 am

1/8

Medicines are not always the first line of treatment for high blood pressure. In some cases, your doctor might recommend few lifestyle changes that can help you to control high blood pressure without medicines. Dr Santosh Kumar Dora, Senior Cardiac Electro Physiologist, Asian Heart Institute (AHI), Mumbai shares few non-drug ways to keep hypertension in control.

2/8

Follow DASH diet: The first and most important measure to control hypertension without drugs is to be extremely particular about your diet. Follow DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) diet that consists of fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, low salt intake and less fat intake.

About The health Site

Useful Links