* Try lifestyle management for up to 6 months. It can alone contol blood pessue if initial BP is <160/100 mm-Hg.
* Lifestyle interventions have effects similar to single deug therapy.
* Combinations of two (or more) lifestyle even better results.
* One should maintain normal body weight. One can achieve a reduction of 5-20 mm-Hg of BP for every 10kg weight loss.
* One should consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy products with a reduced content of saturated and total fat. It can reduce a blood pressure of 8-14 mm-Hg
* One should reduce dietary sodium intake to no more then 100 mmol per day (2.4 g sodium or 6 g sodium chloride). It can alone reduce blood pressure by 2-8 mm-Hg.
* One should engage in regular aerobic physical activity such as brisk walking (at least 30 Min per day, most days of the week). It can alone reduce blood pressure by 4-9 mm-Hg
* One should limit consumption of alcohol to more than 2 drinks (1 oz or 30 ml ethanol; e.g., 24 oz beer, 10 oz wine, or 3 oz 80- proof whiskey) per day in most men and to no more then 1 drink per day in women and lighter weight persons. It can alone reduce blood pressure by 2-4 mm-Hg
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