Patient's question:
My relative's uncle suffers from high blood pressure and adopts non-pharmacological treatment. Hello, what does non-pharmacological treatment for high blood pressure include?Doctor's answer:
Non-pharmacological treatment of hypertension primarily refers to lifestyle regulation policies. This mainly includes mental aspects, maintaining stable emotions to prevent emotional fluctuations such as excessive joy or sorrow. In terms of diet, it is necessary to strictly follow a low-salt, low-fat diet and consume more foods rich in dietary fiber. Regarding deep sleep, it is essential to ensure sufficient sleep time each day to avoid overtime work. Additionally, it is important to quit smoking and drinking, and avoid consuming foods with nervous system-stimulating effects, such as oral caffeine.