If you make the hypertension the drugs are not alone the solution. Changes to your hygiene life action. Moreover, very often, they are enough to lower your voltage blood. Avoid taking medication every day. Follow the guide.

The treatment of the hypertension always starts by lifestyle and diet. Only if they prove insufficient (3 to 6 months) to reach the therapeutic goal, they will be involved in a drug antihypertensive.

What should I change my habits?

1) Limit intake of salt (NaCl) to 6 g per day maximum. Therefore less salt in food preparation, not RESAL table and avoid all foods rich in salt: meats, sauces, fried foods, crackers, flat industrial ...
2) Adopt a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and low in saturated fats (animal fats). Meanwhile, eat fish two to three times a week to receive contributions in omega-3 fatty acid protective of the cardiovascular system.
3) Reduce the consumption of alcohol (no more than 1 to 6 drinks per week). Or abstain completely.
4) Stop smoking.
5) Physical activity regular (minimum 30 minutes, 3 times per week). Simply walking at an average speed is already helping to improve blood pressure, provided that it is very regular.
6) Maintain a stable weight or lose weight if overweight. Combining physical activity and good eating already contributes.
7) Manage stress. Adrenaline produced under stress is known to elevate blood pressure. Thus, the long, chronic stress can damage the arteries and heart. To fight against stress, it is important to first determine its origin to better control it.

Compliance with these measures is often sufficient to reduce the blood pressure. If this decrease is insufficient, the doctor may prescribe medication antihypertensive.
Regular monitoring is needed to detect cardiovascular complications in time and adjust the treatment.