Description
Book SynopsisGiven current trends toward obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and poor diets, hypertension is increasingly becoming a disease of the young as well as the elderly, affecting about 1 billion people worldwide. Many patients, especially the younger ones, would prefer alternative treatments. While natural remedies have been used for much longer than pharmaceutical-based treatments, few Western physicians are trained in alternative treatments of hypertension. Written by a dual board-certified nephrologist and internist as well as a Harvard-trained doctor of chemistry, Integrative Treatment of Hypertension: A Clinical and Mechanistic Approach offers an alternative approach to treating hypertension, providing sound mechanisms of action and practical implementation advice.
The author meticulously analyzes the efficacy of treatments based on data from respected medical journals. The book begins with an introduction to the subject and explains the mechanisms of blood pressure and hy
Table of Contents
Diagnosis of hypertension. Principles of hypertension. Common causes of hypertension. Blood pressure medications. Diets. Physical activity, relaxation techniques, and acupuncture. Dietary (nonpharmaceutical) supplements. Treating hypertension. Appendix A: Antihypertensive methods. Appendix B: Antihypertensive dosing. Appendix C: Blood pressure goals and special populations. Index.
