Non-drug treatment of hypertension (hypertension) without pills. Arterial hypertension: drug and non-drug treatment Non-drug treatment of hypertension

Today it is impossible to find a person who has never taken synthetic drugs in his life. Moreover, pharmacological agents have become, in fact, a part of our life, like other household items or food, from birth to old age. We often do not think about it, taking it for granted. Is it correct?

Currently, according to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of complications of drug treatment has reached alarming proportions - for example, the consequences of the use of pharmacological agents took 5th place on the globe among the causes of death.

Examples of negative side effects of synthetic drugs are widely known. A large article could be devoted to this topic alone.

Many medical workers and people who do not have a medical education recognize the negative aspects of drug treatment (although they agree that at this stage in the development of medicine, one cannot do without it).

In this regard, the role of non-drug methods of treatment is increasing (we do not consider surgical methods in this case - this is a separate branch of medicine). These methods are becoming more and more in demand by patients seeking medical help.

Their main advantage is the absence of side effects inherent in medicines, a more physiological effect on the body.

Most common among non-drug methods treatments are the following:

Therapeutic acupuncture (acupuncture)
Phytotherapy (treatment with drugs prepared from medicinal plants)
Various methods of detoxification (plasmapheresis, hemosorption)
Ozone therapy
Bioresonance therapy
Homeopathy
Manual therapy
Osteopathy
Massotherapy
Breathing exercises
Physiotherapy
Hirudotherapy (treatment with medicinal leeches)
Other methods of traditional medicine

Within the framework of this topic, it is planned to highlight issues related to this vast branch of modern medicine. Moreover, there are different opinions about many of these methods, often diametrically opposed. Therefore, experts practicing in this field will be necessarily involved in the discussion so that the information is the most reliable and objective.

Physical factors have diverse physiological and therapeutic effects, affect various links in the pathogenesis of the disease, providing anti-inflammatory, resolving, bacteriostatic and dehydrating effects. When prescribing physiotherapeutic procedures, individual characteristics and reactivity of the organism, the nature of disorders of organs and systems, and the degree of allergization are taken into account. In substantiating indications for the rational use of physical factors in the general medical complex, it is important to determine the severity and nature of the course of the disease, its activity and the presence of concomitant diseases. They are included in the general medical complex along with drug therapy, a rational daily regimen and nutrition.
In acute diseases, physiotherapy procedures through humoral mechanisms and the central nervous system, in combination with other measures, contribute to strengthening the body's defenses, reducing allergic reactions and eliminating the pathological process in a shorter time.
In chronic disease processes, physiotherapeutic measures are prescribed more intensively in order to eliminate residual pathological phenomena and normalize the impaired functions of various organs and systems. For the purpose of rehabilitation, it is more expedient to widely use sanatorium-resort factors.
In staged treatment, the complex use of a number of physical factors that contribute to an increase in sanogenetic mechanisms and a rational restructuring of the body is important.
Modern physiotherapy has a wide range of natural and preformed physical factors. The introduction of technological advances into medical practice makes it possible to widely use electrical energy by transforming it into various other types and forms of energy for an active impact on the human body.
When treating gynecological patients with physical factors, certain rules should be observed. So, careful contraception is required to prevent pregnancy. In order to prevent ectopic pregnancy in a number of inflammatory diseases, contraception is necessary until the cure. During menstruation, physiotherapeutic procedures should not be stopped, but it is advisable to reduce the dose of physical irritant, and replace intravaginal procedures with skin ones. The choice of the method of physical influence should be carried out taking into account the etiology of the disease, its clinical manifestations, individual characteristics and the state of the body. When treating, it is necessary to take into account the immediate and long-term reactions of patients to physiotherapy (activation of the pathological process, positive results obtained, functions of other organs and systems). There should be constant oncological alertness, especially in the presence of organic changes in the female genital organs.
Often several physical factors are applied at the same time and, as a rule, in combination with other methods of treatment. In these cases, it is very important to follow the sequence and phased prescription of both all types of therapy and various physical factors, since physiotherapeutic effects increase the sensitivity of a woman's body to certain drugs (biostimulants, hormones, etc.). Permanent medical supervision of physiotherapy treatment is mandatory.
In the treatment of gynecological patients, sanatorium treatment is widely used. There are many classifications of resorts according to the presence or predominance of one or another medical physical factor. Among this multitude of resorts in the treatment of gynecological diseases, two types can be conventionally distinguished: with a predominance of balneological and with a predominance of mud factors. Based on the characteristics of the mechanism of action of a particular gas dissolved in water, or the type of mud, indications and contraindications for the treatment of gynecological patients in various resort conditions are determined.
In the conditions of the antenatal clinic, it is often necessary to use various physical factors simultaneously or alternately in a continuous mode or at intervals. Therefore, it is advisable to know the basic rules for the complex use of therapeutic factors: it is not recommended to prescribe more than two procedures on one day: procedures on the same reflexogenic zone are incompatible on the same day, it is not advisable to combine physical factors that are close in their physical nature on the same day (two high-frequency electrical procedures , mud and ozokerite treatment); procedures of multidirectional action (paraffin applications and cold baths) are not carried out on the same day; procedures that excite and depress the functions of the central nervous system and the main nervous processes are not recommended on the same day; two electrotherapy procedures on the same day are inappropriate; when combining hydrotherapy procedures and phototherapy, general irradiation should be carried out first, and then hydrotherapy. At the same time, it should be remembered that there are no absolutely incompatible procedures in physiotherapy. So, physiotherapy procedures that are incompatible on the same day, if indicated, can be prescribed on different days. By varying methodological techniques (sequence, intensity, duration, localization), it is possible to reasonably and purposefully use any two, even opposite physical factors.
The basic principle of complex physiotherapy is synergism, which provides for the inclusion of physical factors of a unidirectional action in the medical complex. The effects of various physiological systems can be summed up, thereby increasing the action, it is also possible to potentiate the action of one factor by another. The principle of antagonism takes place when contrasting hydrotherapy procedures are used to harden the body and in the treatment of functional diseases. The principle of the sensitization mechanism is that one procedure brings the body or individual systems into a state that is more sensitive to the action of another physical factor. The application of local procedures should precede the general ones. Usually, in practice, physiotherapy is combined in such a way that the effects that have a predominant effect on a particular system are supplemented by procedures of a sedative (electrosleep, baths, franklinization), restorative (UV irradiation, heliotherapy) or stimulating (showers, contrast baths) character. The use of a complex of physiotherapeutic factors should be carried out taking into account the age of the patient, the reactivity of the body, the severity of the clinical symptoms of the disease, the presence of concomitant diseases and the nature of other medical procedures.

Content

High blood pressure for a long time is called hypertension (or hypertension). Essential hypertension is diagnosed in 90% of cases. In other cases, secondary arterial hypertension occurs. The treatment of hypertension involves a special scheme of application and a specific combination of drugs, which guarantees the effectiveness of treatment at different stages of the disease.

What is hypertension

A blood pressure of 120/70 (± 10 millimeters of mercury) is considered normal. The number 120 corresponds to systolic pressure (blood pressure on the walls of the arteries during the contraction of the heart). The number 70 is diastolic pressure (blood pressure on the walls of the arteries during relaxation of the heart). With a prolonged deviation from the norm, certain stages of hypertension are diagnosed:

Hypertension is a very common pathology. Until now, the reasons for its occurrence remain unclear. The type of essential hypertension refers to a disease with an unexplained etiology. Secondary hypertension, which occurs in 10% of patients, includes:

renal;
endocrine;
hemodynamic;
neurological;
stressful;
hypertension in pregnancy;
the use of biologically active additives;
taking contraceptives.

The human body has a system that regulates blood pressure. With an increase in blood pressure on the walls of large blood vessels, the receptors that are in them are triggered. They transmit nerve impulses to the brain. The vascular control center is located in the medulla oblongata. The reaction is vasodilation and a decrease in pressure. When the pressure drops, the system does the opposite.

An increase in blood pressure can be due to many reasons:

obesity, overweight;
violation of the kidneys;
thyroid dysfunction;
diabetes mellitus and other chronic diseases;
lack of magnesium;
oncological diseases of the adrenal glands, pituitary gland;
psychological stress;
heredity;
mercury poisoning, lead and other causes.

Existing theories about the causes of the disease have no scientific basis. Patients who are faced with this problem are forced to constantly resort to the help of drugs to alleviate the physical condition. Treatment for hypertension is aimed at reducing and stabilizing blood pressure indicators, but does not eliminate the root cause.

Symptoms at different stages of the disease are different. A person may not feel the primary manifestations of pathology for a long time. Attacks of nausea, dizziness, weakness associated with overwork. Further observed: noise in the head, numbness of the limbs, decreased performance, memory impairment. With a prolonged increase in pressure, a headache becomes a constant companion. At the last stage of hypertension, dangerous complications can occur: myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, damage to blood vessels, kidneys, and the formation of blood clots.

Treatment of arterial hypertension

All methods of treatment that are aimed at treating arterial hypertension can be divided into groups: drug, non-drug, folk, complex. Any of the chosen methods of treatment is aimed not only at normalizing the pressure in the arteries. These are therapeutic measures that prevent irreversible changes in the muscle tissue of the heart and arteries, are designed to protect target organs, and eliminate risk factors that contribute to the development of a pathological condition.

Principles of treatment of hypertension

With the initial manifestations of the disease and for the purpose of its prevention, it is necessary to adhere to the general principles of treatment that will help correct the condition and avoid exacerbation:

reduced salt intake, it should not exceed 5 g per day (in severe conditions, complete desalting);
correction of body weight in the presence of extra pounds, obesity;
feasible motor activity;
quitting smoking, drinking alcohol and tonic drinks;
the use of sedative herbal preparations, herbal preparations with excessive emotional excitability;
limiting the influence of stress factors;
night sleep 7, and preferably 8 hours;
eating foods rich in potassium.

Standard of care

With diagnosed arterial hypertension, the key to successful stabilization of the patient's condition is constant medical supervision. Self-administration of tablets to reduce pressure is unacceptable. It is necessary to know the strength and mechanism of action of the drug. When mild or borderline hypertension is present, the standard of care is to reduce the amount of salt in the diet.

In severe forms of hypertension, drug therapy is prescribed. Strong drugs are Atenolol and Furosemide. Atenolol is a drug from the group of b-selective blockers, the effectiveness of which has been tested by time. This remedy is relatively safe for patients with bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and other lung diseases. The drug is effective provided that salt is completely excluded from the diet. Furosemide is a proven diuretic. The dose of medication is determined by the doctor.

Drug treatment of hypertension

Therapeutic measures for the treatment of hypertension are prescribed taking into account the data of laboratory tests, the individual characteristics of the patient's condition, the stage of development of the disease. The use of antihypertensive drugs is justified in the case of a long-term violation of blood pressure indicators and non-drug therapy methods have not yielded results.

Treatment regimens

In order to avoid complications from the work of the heart and other organs, drugs are prescribed to reduce pressure, taking into account the pulse indicators:

Form of hypertension	Clinical picture	Medicines
With a fast pulse	Pulse - 80 beats per minute, sweating, extrasystole, white dermographism	b-blockers (or Reserpine), Hypothiazid (or triampur)
With a slow pulse	Swelling of the face, hands, manifestations of bradycardia	Thiazide diuretics in three applications: single, intermittent, continuous.
No change in heart rate	No pronounced edema, tachycardia, cardialgia	Angiotensin-converting enzyme blockers, thiazide diuretics, b-blockers
Severe course	Diastolic pressure above 115 mmHg	The optimal combination of 3-4 drugs

Modern drugs for the treatment of hypertension

Many patients for the treatment of hypertension are prescribed drugs that need to be used constantly. The choice and use of drugs must be taken very seriously. With improper therapy, complications develop: there is a high risk of heart attack, heart failure. All drugs that are used in treatment regimens can be divided into groups:

	Mechanism of action	Drug names
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)	Blocking the enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II	Enap, Prerstarium, Lisinopril
Angiotensin II receptor inhibitors (sartans)	Indirect reduction of vasospasm due to effects on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system	Losartan, Telmisartan, Eprosartan
B-blockers	Have a vasodilating effect	Atenolol, Concor, Obzidan
Calcium channel blockers	Block the transfer of calcium into the cell, reduce energy reserves to the cell	Nifedipine, Amlodipine, Cinnarizine
Thiazide diuretics (diuretics)	Remove excess fluid and salt, prevent swelling	Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide
Imidazoline receptor agonists (AIRs)	Due to the connection of these substances with the receptors of the brain and the vessels of the kidneys, the reverse absorption of water and salt, the activity of the renin-angitensive system are reduced.	Albarel, Moxonidine,

Combinations of antihypertensive drugs

The mechanism of action of antihypertensive drugs to lower blood pressure is different, so the drug treatment of hypertension involves the use of combinations of drugs. It is effective for complications of hypertension, lesions of other organs, kidney failure. About 80% of patients need complex therapy. Effective combinations are:

ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker;
ACE inhibitor and diuretic;
calcium antagonist and diuretic;
alpha blocker and beta blocker;
dihydropyridine calcium antagonist and beta-blocker.

Irrational combinations of antihypertensive drugs

Combinations of drugs must be made correctly. Do not have the desired therapeutic effect of drugs for hypertension in the following combination:

non-dihydropyridine dihydropyridine antagonist and calcium blocker;
beta-blocker and ACE inhibitor;
alpha-blocker in combination with other antihypertensive drugs (except beta-blocker).

Non-drug treatment

Any disease is better to prevent than to cure. At the first appearance of jumps in blood pressure, it is worth reconsidering your lifestyle in order to prevent the development of malignant hypertension. Non-drug treatment, for all its simplicity, is aimed at preventing the development of cardiovascular diseases. This complex of measures is central to the stabilization of the condition of those patients who are on long-term drug treatment.

Lifestyle change

Half of the patients diagnosed with the initial stages of hypertension manage to stabilize the condition at its first manifestations after lifestyle adjustments. Strict observance of the daily regimen, sufficient time for rest and night sleep, rational nutrition, physical activity, getting rid of bad habits contribute to pressure reduction.

Health food

The calorie content of the hypertonic menu should not exceed 2500 kcal. The daily diet includes 5 meals. The last dose is 2 hours before going to bed. Food is steamed, boiled, baked and cooked without salt. The daily amount of liquid is about 1.5 liters. The ratio of proteins, carbohydrates, fats 1:4:1. The diet should include foods rich in potassium, magnesium, vitamins B, C, R.

Allowed products include:

rye and bran bread, croutons;
lean soups;
meat soups no more than 3 times a week;
lean meat, fish;
vegetable stews;
cereals;
dairy products;
fruit casseroles;
seafood;
natural juices, weak tea with milk.

Physical exercise

Strong physical activity is essential for hypertension. It is worth giving preference to isotonic exercises. They affect the acceleration of blood circulation, activate the work of the lungs, reduce blood pressure. This is a gymnastics aimed at the large muscles of the limbs. Useful walking, cycling, swimming, easy running. The ideal option is an exercise on a home simulator. The optimal training regimen is 3-5 times a week.

ethnoscience

Among the recipes of traditional medicine there are the simplest means aimed at stabilizing blood pressure. The most effective of them are:

Flax seeds. Three tablespoons of seeds per day (can be crushed in a combine) as an additive to salads, second courses normalizes fat metabolism, is the prevention of atherosclerosis of blood vessels, and stabilizes blood pressure.
Red pine cones. An alcohol tincture is made from this plant material. Pine cones (collected in June-July) are poured into a liter jar, poured with vodka or alcohol and insisted for 2-3 weeks. Take 3 times a day before meals, 1 teaspoon.
Garlic. Finely chop two cloves of garlic, pour a glass of boiled water, let it brew for 12 hours. The infusion is drunk and a new one is prepared. The course of treatment is 1 month, the infusion is consumed in the morning and in the evening.

Indications for hospitalization

Hypertension in severe forms is dangerous with complications, therefore, in some cases, hospitalization is necessary:

A hypertensive crisis was diagnosed. This leads to a sharp deterioration in the general condition of the patient, poses a threat to his life, and there is a high risk of developing a heart attack or stroke. Urgent hospitalization is recommended.
There are frequent jumps in blood pressure, the cause of which is unclear and requires a comprehensive examination of the patient and diagnosis. The protocol for hospitalization does not provide for such cases, but there is a high risk of exacerbation of concomitant diseases.
The patient, in addition to high blood pressure, has suspicions of heart disease, for example, angina pectoris.

High blood pressure is a reason to call an ambulance. Emergency doctors take effective therapeutic measures, as a result of which blood pressure and heart function return to normal. In this case, there are no indications for hospitalization of the patient, then he can be treated on an outpatient basis to stabilize his condition. In other cases, if improvement has not been achieved, he is hospitalized.

Treatment of hypertension with modern medications according to schemes and folk remedies

Anonymous 192

I was diagnosed with arterial hypertension of the 2nd degree last year. At first, the treatment regimen changed, the main drug was the same - blood pressure lowering pills, but the dosage was changed. Optimally approached 5 mg, so I take it every morning, one such tablet is enough for the pressure to be normal. Well, I buy herbs at the pharmacy, I make mint tea, I add it to tea .. If you take care of your health, then stabilizing pressure is quite real.

3 days Reply

Juice from chokeberry berries is taken for the treatment of hypertension, 0.25 cups 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals

Is it possible to non-drug treatment of hypertension? If the blood pressure is not very high, there is no damage to the kidneys or heart, then it is not only possible, but also necessary to resort to non-drug treatment. They say about hypertension when the blood pressure in the vessels is too high (more than 140/90 mm Hg). Without treatment, cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart attack can occur. Since hypertension can go on for a long time without any symptoms, it is important to check your blood pressure periodically. In some cases, you need to use medications until you manage to control blood pressure. After it normalizes, non-drug treatment of hypertension is ideal. If you manage to identify the underlying cause of hypertension, and then get rid of it, then recovery will occur very quickly. Usually, to normalize blood pressure indicators, patients need to take antihypertensive drugs for 3 more months. Within 3 months, non-drug treatment of hypertension should be carried out. As a rule, it takes about six months to recover.

Many causes of hypertension can be eliminated

Unfortunately, most doctors never identify the real cause of high blood pressure. Reversible (those you can change!) causes of hypertension include:
Overweight (metabolic syndrome). Be sure to start following a weight loss diet and exercise. It is best to exercise outdoors. After all, vitamin D obtained during exposure to the sun also helps reduce blood pressure. Perhaps diet and exercise is the most effective non-drug treatment for hypertension!
Alcohol and caffeine increase blood pressure. For only 2 weeks, give up these drinks, and then measure your blood pressure again. Perhaps, by giving up these drinks, you can already cure hypertension in a non-drug way 🙂
Sleep apnea can be a cause of hypertension. If you are overweight and snore, try to get rid of sleep apnea.
Food allergies can also cause high blood pressure. If your heart rate or body temperature rises regularly after eating a certain type of food, you should suspect a food allergy. Perhaps it is enough to exclude one product from the diet in order to cure hypertension in a non-drug way.
If you have hypertension, start taking natural remedies along with your medications. Most likely, after 3 months of such a “combined” treatment, you will be able to refuse drug treatment of hypertension.

Natural remedies for non-drug treatment of hypertension

If you are overweight, get rid of it. Diet and exercise is the most effective non-drug treatment for hypertension. The diet should be rich in fiber-rich foods; very little fat and carbohydrates (sugar), reduce your salt intake. The following natural remedies are best for treating hypertension. Take vitamin A, C, and D supplements, as well as magnesium. They have a positive effect on blood vessels, and also normalize metabolic processes in the body. Take 500–1000 mg of calcium daily. The daily amount of potassium is contained in 1 banana and 1 glass of tomato juice. Potassium removes sodium from the cells of the body (which is important in the treatment of hypertension).

Coenzyme Q10: 200 mg per day is very effective; sometimes, thanks to the use of this natural remedy, it is possible to reduce blood pressure by several tens of mm Hg. Coenzyme Q10 deficiency is especially common in people taking cholesterol-lowering medications.

Dark chocolate lowers blood pressure by only 3-4 mmHg, but it tastes good and is full of healthy antioxidants.
The most important thing in the non-drug treatment of hypertension is the ability to control your thoughts. Even if someone makes you very angry, do not rush to get angry. Our aggression primarily acts against ourselves, and in the blood vessels of people with hypertension, pressure begins to rise. You may appear calm on the outside, but you will have high blood pressure.

Herbs for non-drug treatment of hypertension

Also, for non-drug treatment, it is useful to use medicinal herbs with proven effectiveness in hypertension. Decoction of hawthorn: pour 20 g of dry fruits with 1 cup of boiling water and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. You need to drink 1 tbsp. 3 times a day. For the treatment of hypertension, you can take a pharmacy tincture of hawthorn: 20-30 drops 3 times a day before meals.

The fruits of chokeberry are very useful for the treatment of hypertension. They can be eaten, decoctions and tinctures are made from them. It is useful to drink chokeberry juice 0.25 cup 2 times a day. The course of treatment is no more than 10 days, and it should be carried out 1 time in 4 months.
So, we have considered the possibilities of non-drug treatment of hypertension. First, get rid of bad habits and start controlling your emotions (learn to forgive and forget, relax). Then find the root cause of hypertension and try to get rid of it. With high blood pressure, do not refuse to take medication, but at the same time begin to be treated with natural remedies. After about 3 months of complex treatment, you will be able to abandon the pills and switch completely to non-drug treatment of hypertension. Another 3 months of treatment with natural remedies will normalize blood pressure!

Arterial hypertension is a severe pathology that endangers the life and well-being of the patient. There are many scientific studies on how to treat arterial hypertension, but they all agree on one thing, that it is necessary not only to reduce vascular pressure, but also to influence the body in a complex manner, eliminating and correcting all possible risk factors for the progression of the pathology.

The main goals and types of therapy for arterial hypertension

The main goal of treating patients with is to minimize the risk of developing complications from the heart and blood vessels, such as heart attack and stroke. This goal is achieved through the following components:

stabilization of blood pressure at the level of 130/140 and 80/90 mm Hg;
the impact on all the patient's risk factors for the progression of the disease;
prevention of damage to "target organs";
treatment of concomitant pathology of internal organs.

These goals can be achieved only with an integrated approach to treatment using both drugs and non-drugs.

Non-drug treatment of arterial hypertension

The treatment of hypertension without the use of drugs is quite effective and is based on the impact on all possible risk factors for the development of cardiovascular complications. This type of therapy allows you to supplement traditional treatment, significantly reduces the risk of developing complications of the disease and significantly reduces the number of medications taken.

Non-drug treatment of arterial hypertension is multicomponent and includes:

reduced salt intake;
alcohol control;
physical activity;
power control;
weight loss.

Reducing salt intake

The use of salt in doses exceeding 6 grams per day has become a common habit, especially among the urban population. At the same time, salt comes not only from home-cooked food, but often “hidden” in products such as sausages, sauces, semi-finished products.

The largest INTERSALT study, which was conducted in 23 countries, revealed an undeniable relationship between the amount of salt consumed with food and the level of vascular pressure. It turned out that increasing salt in the diet by just one gram leads to an increase in systolic (“upper”) pressure by about 2.12 mm Hg. At the same time, the level of increase in blood pressure was higher precisely in the older groups and amounted to about 4-6 mmHg, which made it possible to state the different effect of increased salt intake on the young and the elderly.

To reduce the level of salt consumed, people with arterial hypertension are recommended:

do not salt food and do not put the salt shaker on the table;
exclude sausages, ketchup, mayonnaise, sauces;
read and analyze food labels for salt content.

The effect of alcohol on vascular pressure

The effect of alcohol on the level of vascular pressure directly depends on its daily dose, the higher the amount of alcohol consumed, the higher the increase in blood pressure.

However, in studies conducted in the 70-80s of the 20th century, it was found that small doses of alcohol may have a hypotensive effect. The basis for this statement was the fact that the lowest pressure was observed precisely in persons who consumed alcohol in small doses, and not in those who did not drink it at all. This paradox is especially pronounced among the female population.

Also, the studies made it possible to establish that blood pressure in those who drink alcohol in small doses, but regularly, is much lower than in those who use it occasionally in large doses, with the same total volume of alcoholic beverages.

Comparison of the dose of alcohol and the likelihood of developing hypertension revealed that the risk of developing hypertension begins to increase from a dosage of 25 grams per day in terms of pure alcohol. It is this dose that increases the risk of developing high blood pressure by 30%.

In connection with the above, WHO and the International Community on Hypertension do not recommend exceeding the daily alcohol dosage of 20-30 grams per day for men and 10-12 grams for women.

The impact of sports on blood pressure

Physical activity has a direct effect on vascular tone and reduces peripheral vascular resistance. It is sport that leads to a decrease in the concentration of norepinephrine in the blood - one of the triggering factors for the development of hypertension.

In addition, regular physical activity:

cause an increase in the blood of prostaglandin E, which lowers blood pressure;
stimulates the excretion of sodium in the urine as early as 7 days after the start of training;
increases the concentration of the amino acid taurine, which directly reduces the synthesis of angiotensin by tissues.
The maximum effect of training develops at week 7 of training, subject to the following conditions;
the presence of at least 3 workouts per week, lasting at least half an hour;
loads should be included in the category of "light" and anaerobic (walking, easy running, Nordic walking, cycling).

On average, with regular exercise, you can reduce blood pressure by about 10 - 11 mm Hg, and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by 59%.

Nutrition Features

The most significant for patients with hypertension control in the diet of fat, refined carbohydrates and animal proteins.

Fat, by its nature, is not homogeneous and is divided into several types:

unsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) contained in vegetable oils, fish and positively affecting the heart;
saturated fats (SFA) found in animal products and causing the deposition of cholesterol plaques.

Reducing saturated fat does not affect blood pressure levels, but it significantly reduces the risk of deposits. Excessive consumption of animal protein and fast carbohydrates also significantly affects the increase in pressure. The addition of soy and egg protein to the diet, on the contrary, leads to a gradual decrease in blood pressure by about 5.9 mm Hg.

Excess weight

Overweight, or obesity, is considered one of the significant risk factors for the development of pathology of the cardiovascular system, as proven by the two largest medical studies Nurses' Health Study and Health Professional Study.

Excess weight leads to an increase in the level of extracellular fluid in the body, an increase in the load on the heart and an increase in the synthesis of norepinephrine, which triggers a cascade of reactions leading to hypertension.

Analysis of the results showed that a decrease in body weight for every 1 kg causes a decrease in vascular pressure by about 1 mm Hg. Also, with an initially high normal blood pressure, a decrease in body weight by 3-4 kg is a proven means of primary prevention and can reduce the risk of developing hypertension by 13.5%.

That is why, in order to better control the level of pressure and reduce the amount of drugs used, patients with obesity and hypertension are strongly recommended to control weight and gradually reduce it by reducing the consumption of sugary and fatty foods.

How to treat arterial hypertension with medication

Drug treatment is prescribed for all patients with hypertension and may include drugs from the following groups:

ACE inhibitors (drugs that block the synthesis of angiotensin from renin);
angiotensin receptor blockers, or sartans (drugs that block specific receptors, which are the point of application of the hormone);
B-blockers (substances that reduce the sensitivity of receptors to adrenaline and norepinephrine);
calcium antagonists (drugs that dilate blood vessels by relaxing the muscle bundles that make up its composition);
diuretics.

These drugs are prescribed both separately and in combination with each other. WHO has specially developed recommendations on rational and non-rational combinations of antihypertensive drugs. For example, the use of B-blockers simultaneously with non-dehydropyridine calcium antagonists (verapamil and diltiazem) is strictly prohibited. Taking them at the same time can lead to cardiac arrest.

The selection of the drug and its dose is made directly by the attending physician and depends on the age of the patient, the level of his heart rate and pressure, as well as the presence of concomitant pathology. As a rule, the achievement of optimal pressure occurs gradually by 3-4 weeks of treatment.