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Daily Life with Hypertension

Introduction to Hypertension
Treatment & Therapy for Hypertension
More Information
Books & More
Reference by Appointment

Self-management and Practical Aspects

Medications and Supplements That Can Raise Your Blood Pressure
Mayo Clinic - A listing of common medications that can affect blood pressure.

Home Monitoring of High Blood Pressure
American Heart Association - Provides clear, complete information on home monitoring including a video demonstration.

Heart 360 Cardiovascular Wellness Center
American Heart Association - A self-help online tool to monitor blood pressure, weight, and exercise.

Exercise

Exercise: a Drug-free Approach to Lowering High Blood Pressure
Mayo Clinic - Presents the benefits of exercise for treating hypertension.

Eating and Nutrition

Potassium
American Heart Association - The dietary recommendation for dealing with the potential loss of blood potassium caused by medication.

DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health - A brief fact sheet to help you make healthy food choices.

Your guide to lowering your blood pressure with DASH (PDF)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health - The comprehensive publication discussing the DASH eating plan.

Emotional & Social Aspects

Three sources for understanding possible sexual side effects of blood pressure medication:

            High Blood Pressure and Sex: Overcome the Challenges - Mayo Clinic
            Erectile Dysfunction - National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
            Sexual Dysfunction in Women - American Academy of Family Physicians

Chronic Conditions
SeniorNet - This is an excellent article on coping strategies for chronic conditions.

Stress: Win Control Over the Stress in Your Life
Mayo Clinic - An article discussing causes of stress and stress management with links to more on the subject.

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