Understanding Prescription Drugs The Last Resort to Lowering Blood Pressure

Understanding Prescription Drugs The Last Resort to Lowering Blood Pressure 

Hypertension affects about one billion people worldwide. The higher the blood pressure, the greater your risk of having a heart attack, heart failure, a stroke, and kidney disease. Hypertension remains one of the Western world s major killers. These facts cannot be denied. Conversely, the more you can lower your blood pressure, the greater the reduction in your risk. 

For many if not most men and women, following the programs and suggestions in this book will very effectively lower their blood pressure. The blood pressure-lowering effects can be similar to, if not even better than, those of potent prescription drugs when followed faithfully. 

In the worst-case scenario, maximizing those lifestyle modifications and adding the blood pressure-lowering supplements would still have tremendous benefits even if I had to take one of those drugs. Simply enough, I would be able to minimize the dosage needed and thus limit the potential side effects and adverse reactions that universally accompany antihypertensive drugs. 

Never forget that you are in partnership with your physician, that you have a say in the decision-making process, and that ultimately you will play a major role in your own health destiny. It is ironic that people will be more selective in choosing an auto mechanic than a physician You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to find a doctor with whom you can establish an excellent personal relationship. Does your doctor fully answer your questions, consider your special needs and problems, and leave you with a sense of confidence If not, find another doctor If you have hypertension, controlling that condition will be a lifelong endeavor. And if you require antihypertensive drugs, a great deal of effort will 

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