title: Non-pharmacological treatment of hypertension.
abstract: This paper represents a compilation of the latest scientific research on the non-pharmacological management of hypertension to help practitioners manage this highly prevalent disease. In this regard, recent evidence suggests that nonpharmacological approaches--particularly weight reduction, salt restriction, moderation of alcohol consumption, reduction of cholesterol intake and exercise--may lower elevated pressure and improve the efficacy of pharmacological agents. Non-pharmacological therapy should be stressed for the future treatment of hypertension.
authors.affiliation: Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Rumore
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged