General measures to lower blood pressure
In order to lower blood pressure, it is a good idea in any case that the patient:
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adjusts his diet (balanced/wholesome, a lot of vegetables, fruit, fibre (e.g. wholegrain products, a small amount of animal fat), i.e. reducing existing overweight; and consumes little salt (below 6 g per day).
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does not smoke and drinks little alcohol (below 30 g/day in the case of man and/or below 15g /day in the case of women; (30 g = 2.5 glasses of wine à 0.125 l, 20 g = approx. 0.5 l beer)).
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regularly undertakes physical activity and movement – at least 2-3 times a week for at least 30 minutes. In particular, endurance training (swimming, hiking, cycling, nordic-walking, cross-country skiing, golf) has a positive effect on blood pressure.
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reduces stress. Adequate sleep, short breathers during the day, the distribution of tasks, the placing of responsibility as well as sport and a relaxing hobby all help to reduce constant internal tension.
With slight hypertension (approx. 140/90 mmHg ), these measures alone are often enough in order to normalise blood pressure again. In any case, a healthy, active lifestyle basically supports the efficacy of medical treatment.
