Abstract: . . .  Adopt a healthy lifestyle by:   Following a healthy eating pattern. Maintaining a healthy weight. Being Physically Active. Limiting Alcohol. Quitting Smoking.   DASH diet   Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension . Was an 11 week trial. Differences from the food pyramid: an increase of 1 daily serving of veggies. and increase of 1-2 servings of fruit. inclusion of 4-5 servings . . .
. . .  Other Treatment   ACE inhibitors- cause blood vessels to relax and blood to flow freely. Angiotensin antagonists- work the same as ACE inhibitors. Calcium Channel Blockers- causes the blood vessel to relax and widen. Alpha Blocker- blocks an impulse to the heart causing blood to flow more freely.   Other Treatment   Alpha-beta blockers- work the same as beta blockers, also slow the heart down. Nervous . . .
. . .  blockers, also slow the heart down. Nervous system inhibitors- slow nerve impulses to the heart. Vasodilators- cause blood vessel to widen, allowing blood to flow more freely.   Conclusion     Hypertension is a very controllable disease, with drastic consequences if left uncontrolled.   Great Resource: www.nhlbi.nih.gov  . . .
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