Non-Pharmacological Management of Hypertension

Himani Tambde, Anshupa Patel Gupta, Sambhaji Nichal

Abstract: Hhypertension is a commomnly observed disease globally. It increases the risk of other cardiovascular diseases as well. This condition can be managed by adopting certain non-pharmacological ways and in case it does come under control, then by taking antihypertensive medicines. It includes modification in diet, exercise, check on obesity, restraint on smoking and alcohol. Therapeutic use of medicines may be associated with some side effects but non pharmacological methods will not have any side effects infact it has additional health benefits.

Keywords: Hypertension, non pharmacological management, lifestyle modification