The latest study on hypertension is big
news: now almost 1 in 3 American adults has high blood pressure. Researchers
attribute the increase to obesity and our aging population.
If you or anyone you know is affected by hypertension, you probably know that it can
lead to more serious heart disease complications and can shorten a person's expected life
span.
The good news is that high blood pressure is preventable and controllable
through medication, diet, exercise, and -- most importantly for readers of this newsletter
-- stress management. Here's what a medical expert on about.com has to say:
"Psychological or
emotional stress is a known contributor to many illnesses including heart disease and high
blood pressure."
"
Many stress management techniques are used in combination with standard
medical therapies to help persons with high blood pressure achieve better control of their
blood pressure. These include, but are not limited to, progressive muscle relaxation,
meditative techniques such as the relaxation response, imagery, biofeedback, and other
methods of mind-body relaxation. Scientific studies have shown the value of
relaxation techniques in controlling high blood pressure, but their practice alone has not
been shown to prevent the development of high blood pressure."
(http://stress.about.com/cs/heartdisease/a/aa022601_3.htm)
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DISCLAIMER: The information
included in this newsletter is not intended to be medical advice. Consult your physician
or health care professional before you make any decisions regarding diagnosis or treatment
of disease.
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