title: Nonpharmacological control of high blood pressure.
abstract: Nonpharmacological therapies are available to help manage hypertension. This paper reviews current evidence for the use of the following modalities: weight reduction; sodium restriction; supplements of potassium, calcium, and magnesium; reduction of saturated fat; limitation of alcohol; regular isotonic exercise, and relaxation.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas 75235-9030.
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Kaplan
mesh_terms: D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D015431:Weight Loss