High Blood Pressure Control
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Pacemaker for hypertension
Health Central
The experimental device in this video might help control high blood pressure that's not responsive to medication.
Complementary herbs and supplements
University of Maryland
Talk to your doctor before adding any of these 30 herbs, oils, vitamins or minerals to your regime for high blood pressure control.
Are you getting enough potassium?
UpToDate
Studies suggest that low potassium intake might increase the risks for hypertension and stroke. Read what this article has to say, then eat a banana to help control your high blood pressure.
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Salt is everywhere!
Mayo Clinic
Even if you don't add salt to the foods you eat, you're still probably getting twice to three times the necessary amount of sodium. Discover where it's lurking with this link.
Pick your cardiovascular poison
World Health Organization
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death and disability. Get control of your blood pressure before it's too late.
Don't have a stroke
Better Health Channel
Discover how lack of high blood pressure control can lead to a stroke with this Aussie factsheet that includes an audio summary.
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Lose 22lbs and 10 points
UpToDate
According to this article, blood pressure can drop one point for every 2.2lbs of weight lost. How much do you need to lose to gain high blood pressure control?
High blood pressure control includes taking medicine, following a proper diet, exercising, not smoking and limiting alcohol. Take a look at these guidelines from the CDC.
It's all here! From lifestyle modifications to medications, get all the facts about lowering blood pressure with this informational booklet.
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a lower-sodium diet proven to lower blood pressure. Discover how to implement DASH into your life with this 64-page booklet.
Do you circle the parking lot for 30 minutes to find the closest space? That's not going to help control your high blood pressure; neither will this exercise tutorial, but it's a step in the right direction.
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From herbs to diuretics to massage
University of Maryland
Learn about holistic high blood pressure control with this amazingly thorough article.
Current treatment guidelines
UpToDate
All the best studies and current knowledge of high blood pressure control are compiled into this review article that is updated often and referenced by physicians.
Prevention, treatment, nutrition
Healtination
Watch these higher-quality videos to learn about high blood pressure control. The first video starts automatically, but you can select Preventing Hypertension from the menu.
The physician in this video discusses how folic acid can prevent spina bifida, decrease homocysteine levels and aid in high blood pressure control.

