61. Health Minutes 8/5/2002 The DASH Diet For Hypertension The DASH diet for hypertension. 8 May 2002 with Norman Swan If you’ve got high blood pressure – hypertension – your doctor http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s550912.htm

The DASH diet for hypertension 8 May 2002 with Norman Swan If you’ve got high blood pressure – hypertension – your doctor often tells you that medication’s required, perhaps for life. But there’s growing interest in non-drug ways of getting your pressure down. For example, losing 6 or 7 kilos can be the equivalent of taking a blood pressure medication, exercise for 40 minutes or so three of four times a week similarly and then there’s your diet. A trial reported last year showed that what’s called the DASH diet, standing for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension is more effective at lowering blood pressure than a diet just focussing on increasing fruit and vegetables. The essence of the DASH diet is that it’s balanced in protein, fat and carbohydrate, low on red meat and high in minerals containing magnesium, potassium and calcium as well as being low in sodium. The diet pushes fruit and vegetables and doesn’t need speciality foods but isn’t especially low in calories. Trials have also shown that on the DASH diet, the more you reduce your sodium intake, the better it is for your blood pressure. For reference Blecker D, Commentary

62. Clinical Trial: Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension (DASH) Translating the dietary Approaches to Stop hypertension diet from research to practice dietary and behavior change techniques. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00000544?order=2

63. Hypertension Online Slides - Diet, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes, UKPDS Across all quintiles of western but not prudent dietary pattern score, the relative risk of type 2 diabetes in Therapeutics in hypertension and Renal Diseases. http://www.hypertensiononline.org/slides2/slide01.cfm?q=diet

64. Hypertension Online Slides - Dietary Protein, Renal Disease, Hypertension Management of Chronic Renal Disease Initial diet Therapy. Therapeutics in hypertension and Renal Diseases. http://www.hypertensiononline.org/slides2/slide01.cfm?q=dietary protein

65. NIRC - Library Materials - Hypertension 2001) National Pork Board This reference kit provides a comprehensive overview of research on the dietary Approaches to Stop hypertension (DASH) diet. http://nirc.cas.psu.edu/nirclib.cfm?area=468

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67. Hypertension:Treatment Through Diet And Lifestyle Changes A diet high in potassium, magnesium, and calcium is good for high blood pressure. There is evidence that a woman increases risk for hypertension while on oral http://www.afpafitness.com/articles/HypertensionExercise.htm

Hypertension and Exercise By Paul Sorace, M.S., RCEPsm Clinical Exercise Physiologist Hackensack University Medical Center Introduction Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects about 5 million Americans. It is typically known as the silent killer because it usually occurs with no symptoms. That is why it is important to have your blood pressure checked at least annually. While there are many causes of hypertension, most cases are considered primary. That means there is no cure. Secondary hypertension is caused by a medical reason such as a medication, a thyroid deficiency or thyroid tumor, or a damaged blood vessel. This type can often be corrected. Blood pressure is the result of two forces exerted. The blood being pumped by the heart through the arteries creates one force. The resistance from the arteries to the flow of blood creates the other. There are two numbers that define blood pressure. The top number represents the systolic pressure. This is the pressure in the arteries during the contraction of the heart. The bottom number represents the diastolic pressure. This is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting between beats and filling with blood. Blood Pressure Classifications Systolic Diastolic Normal below 130 below 85 High Normal Borderline (Stage 1) Moderate (Stage 2) Severe (Stage 3) Out of Control (Stage 4) 210 and greater 120 and greater It should be noted that a single elevated reading does not qualify as a diagnosis for hypertension. A hypertensive reading needs to be recorded on at least two separate occasions for a proper diagnosis. The individual should be seated and relaxed for at least 5 minutes before their blood pressure is checked. It is a myth that “it’s worse to have the lower number high”. Both numbers are equally important. It also should be noted that only one number needs to be elevated to be considered hypertensive. So, if someone has a blood pressure of 140/80 mmhg, they are considered hypertensive. When a person has two numbers that fall into different hypertensive stages, they are considered into the higher stage. For example, someone with a blood pressure reading of 180/90 mmhg is considered to have stage 3 hypertension.

68. Hypertension:Treatment Through Diet And Lifestyle Changes HypertensionTreatment through diet and lifestyle changes. When Joy Smith (not real name), a 48year-old middle school teacher, sought http://www.afpafitness.com/articles/Hypertension.htm

Hypertension:Treatment through diet and lifestyle changes When Joy Smith (not real name), a 48-year-old middle school teacher, sought treatment for a knee injury, she learned her blood pressure was extremely high. Although it had been 140/90 or 150/100 for some time, the unexpected skyrocketing reading told her "the party was over. "The "party" is the ongoing feast of high-fat, high- cholesterol, and high-sodium food most Americans can be found to consume on any given day. Diseases of the heart and circulatory system are a direct result. Sixty million Americans have hypertension. According to John McDougall, MD, Medical Director of the McDougall Program at St. Helena Hospital and Health Center in Northern California. Hypertension is the most common reason for visits to the doctor and the number one reason why medicine is prescribed. It is, he says, "a plague." The forces of the heart pumping blood through the arteries create blood pressure, bringing oxygenated blood to the cells, tissues and organs of the body. Blood pressure measurement is expressed as a fraction whose numerator, the systolic pressure, measures the force of the blood as it is actively pumped by the heart. The denominator is the diastolic pressure (a measure of the force of the blood flowing through the arteries when the heart relaxes between beats). Together these numbers tell a lot about the health of the circulatory system. Blood pressure varies within an individual based on activity levels and circumstances. For some people, simply having their blood pressure measured can cause an elevated reading. Therefore, to be certain about your blood pressure, you may want to take readings at various times of the day, using a device at home. When do you need to pay attention to your reading?

69. Health 24 syndrome. Alcohol and hypertension. hypertension and diet. hypertension and diet Click here for an article on hypertension and diet. http://www.health24.com/centre.asp?action=centerarticle&show=boompie&Boompieid=1

70. News And Alerts MDAlerts - Low Sodium DASH Diet Most Effective Reducing sodium intake to levels below the current recommendation of 100 mmol per day and the dietary Approaches to Stop hypertension (DASH) diet both lower http://merck.praxis.md/index.asp?page=alertsarchive&news_id=2461&alert=MD

71. Bawarchi: Health And Nutrition: DIET FOR HYPERTENSION Bawarchi Ad, diet FOR hypertension. By Mumtaz Khalid Ismail http://www.bawarchi.com/health/hypertension.html

DIET FOR HYPERTENSION By Mumtaz Khalid Ismail More Links Risk Factors for hypertension Stress Management for hypertension Dietetic Management for hypertension Points to be remembered while plannig a hypertension diet World health organisation has recommended that the blood pressure of 160/95 mm of Hg or above in adult to be considered as hypertension . Blood pressure varies with age, sex and physical state of a person. Hypertension (high blood pressure) even though can affect any age but usually affects in the middle age groups and old age. Many times one comes to know about his high blood pressure incidentally during an unrelated medical examination. This state of rised blood pressure can remain dormant for years with out one feeling any major symptoms till they become very serious. Because this dormant state and later manifesting with complications, it is known as silent killer. The cause for high blood pressure is not known in majority of the cases. The most common form of hypertension is known as essential hypertension or idiopathic hypertension. Some time high blood pressure may be due to disease of kidney, hormonal glands, mechanical obstruction of blood flow, neurogenic, pregnancy induced or may be due to some medication. They are known as secondary hypertension because this hypertension is secondary due to some other cause. This type of high blood pressure can be cured if we can treat the cause where as in primary hypertension we can only control not cure. This control can be achieved by making minor changes in life style including diet and some time with medication. Obesity and hypertension together will increase the chance of developing other cardiovascular complications and if diabetes also present the risk will multiply. It is also a major risk factor for heart diseases, kidney failure and strokes.

72. African Americans And Diet A diet high in sodium can lead to hypertension. To prevent hypertension, lose weight and cut back on dietary sodium found in table salt. http://www.netwellness.org/centers/aahealth/focus/healthybody.cfm

How to Use the Information Search Ask an Expert ... Library Partners African American Health Center Healthy Living Tips Health Topics ... Expert African Americans and Diet Eating a nutritious, low fat diet and participating in regular exercise are the best steps you can take toward preventing chronic disease. Americans of all races tend to be less active than their grandparents were. Today, the combination of high fat foods with lack of exercise has created an obesity problem in the United States. Approximately 55% of U.S. adults are considered overweight. African American women are one of the high-risk groups for obesity. The charts below show that black women lead the population both in the numbers who are overweight and obese. In these statistics, the white and black race groups include persons of Hispanic and non-Hispanic origin. SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, Division of Health Examination Statistics. Unpublished data, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/overwt.htm Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25. Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30.

73. The DASH Diet For Hypertension The DASH diet for hypertension. The 1,347, List price $6.99 Our price $6.99. Book The DASH diet for hypertension Customer Reviews http://www.health-books-web.com/The_DASH_Diet_for_Hypertension_0743410076.html

The DASH Diet for Hypertension The DASH Diet for Hypertension by Authors: Thomas Moore , Mark Jenkins Released: 01 March, 2003 ISBN: 0743410076 Mass Market Paperback Sales Rank: List price: Our price: Book > The DASH Diet for Hypertension > Customer Reviews: Average Customer Rating: The DASH Diet for Hypertension > Customer Review #1: Excellent Choice This diet works, and it is completely fulfilling and delicious. I am so happy I went on it. I have extremely high blood pressureso high I will always have to take medications for it. I wanted to go on this diet simply because I thought it would be a really healthy way to lose a few pounds. I honestly was not expecting it to lower my blood pressure. Well, I was very surprised to see that it did! After two weeks my BP dropped about 12 points on the upper and 5 points on the lower, consistently. It is really surprising! I was even able to lower my dosage a little. Ive enjoyed eating this way tremendously. For anyone who wants to eat healthy, this is a great way to start. This is the most scientifically supported and most highly endorsed eating plan out there. It is similar to most sensible nutrition plans, with a little more dairy and a little less meat. It is very easy to follow.

74. Ingenta: Article Summary -- Effects Of Exercise, Diet And Weight Loss On High Bl The main behavioural interventions that are recommended to reduce BP are exercise and the dietary Approaches to Stop hypertension (DASH) diet. http://www.ingenta.com/isis/searching/ExpandTOC/ingenta?issue=pubinfobike://adis

75. Hypertension (Steve Harris, M.D.) So? There have been many studies showing you can fix hypertension with diet, and many more showing drastic effects on blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood http://yarchive.net/med/hypertension.html

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76. Metabolism.com - Alternatives To Hypertension diet can be a powerful strategy to combat hypertension. Consuming a diet as close to the diet utilized in the dietary Approaches http://metabolism.com/healthbytes/healthbytes/2001-05-22/

Home Health Bytes Health Bytes Hypertension Alternatives to Hypertension by Robert Pastore , Ph.D., CNC, CN The last issue of Health Bytes covered the basics of blood pressure regulation and hypertension. Now we will explore some possible alternatives to treat this condition. Prior to addressing what can reduce blood pressure, we should briefly address often over looked contributing factors to hypertension. Other than a poor diet, obesity, certain diseases, sedentary lifestyle, and a genetic predisposition, there are several contributing factors to hypertension. Lifestyle factors, environmental factors, and stress management can all play their part. Adjusting and addressing each of these factors can play a strong part in the non-pharmacological treatment of hypertension. A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology, depicted the hypertensive effect of chronic alcohol consumption. Studies from the New England Journal of Medicine correlate nicotine consumption from cigarettes and smokeless tobacco with an elevation in blood pressure. Even the daily consumption of coffee has been implicated in hypertension, as reported in the American Journal of Cardiology. Researchers from the Lancet stated back in 1976, that cadmium toxicity has been shown to independently increase blood pressure. Other researchers reported similar effects from lead in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The best safe guard against lead and cadmium toxicity is to remain acutely aware of their sources and avoid them when possible. Lead can be found in municipal water supplies, household lead pipes, and shooting ranges. Cadmium sources include industrial paints, and cigarettes.

77. How Hypertension Be Relieved Through Diet, Supplements, Exercise The DASH (dietary Approaches to Stop hypertension) diet is low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol; rich in fruits, vegetables, and fiber; and http://www.aimforherbs.com/hypertension.html

Of all the illnesses that make up cardiovascular diseases (CVD)—such as heart attack, stroke, angina pectoris, atherosclerosis, and arteriosclerosis—high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the most common. It is also a condition about which many North Americans are complacent. This is a riddle. Hypertension may be common, and we may not worry about it, but it can be deadly. Hypertension can result in serious conditions such as kidney disease to traumatic and often tragic events such as stroke, heart attack, and even death. So why the laid-back attitude? Do we just not care? It may be because of how hypertension "works." It is quiet—there is no evidence of the disease until it has progressed to the point at which a crisis occurs. Its treatment is not without a physical cost—much of the medication used for hypertension has uncomfortable and troubling side effects. Nor is its treatment of short duration—hypertension therapy is generally lifelong. However, treatment does not have to be uncomfortable—hypertension can be lowered through three things that have no negative side effects (and actually have positive side effects); three things for which you may not have to pay extra because you use them as a matter of course; and three things that you may actually enjoy. These three things are diet, supplements, and exercise. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is low in total fat, saturated fat, and

78. DASH Diet Aids In Prevention And Treatment Of Hypertension The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute’s study, dietary Approaches to Stop hypertension, has provided evidence that diet composition alone can http://med.usd.edu/family/hfactor/1999/99maypg6.htm

DASH Diet Aids in Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension By Charity Patrick AP4 Dietetic Student Hypertension is one of the leading causes of stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, and premature death in this country. Even those with normal blood pressure (130/85) have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke compared to individuals with optimal blood pressure of 120/82 or less. High blood pressure is considered a "silent killer" because one-third of the 50 million Americans who have it, don’t know it. As the graying of America progresses, it should be of concern that one out of two Americans over 60 has high blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure or the risk factors associated with hypertension (see table 1), there is some good news to help reduce your risk of this "silent killer." The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute’s study, "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension," has provided evidence that diet composition alone can significantly decrease blood pressure. This study compared three diets: a control diet similar to that of the "all American diet," a diet high in fruits and vegetables, and the DASH combination diet. The findings of this study supported the use of a diet (the DASH diet) rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products with reduced total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol to lower blood pressure in normotensive and hypertensive subjects. In some of the subjects with high blood pressure this diet had a lowering affect similar to that seen with medication. This diet specifically consists of consuming seven to eight grain products daily; four to five servings of vegetables daily; four to five servings of fruit daily; two to three servings of low non-fat dairy products daily; two or fewer meat, fish, or poultry servings daily; four to five servings of nuts, seeds, and legumes per week; and limited intakes of fats and sweets.

79. Barnes-Jewish Hospital - May 2004 - The DASH Diet For Hypertension pressure. The result of the study was the creation of what is now known as the DASH (dietary Approaches to Stop hypertension) diet. The http://www.barnesjewish.org/groups/default.asp?NavID=1587

80. NaturesPath.com 11. Sacks FM et al. “Effects on Blood Pressure of Reduced dietary Sodium and the dietary Approaches to Stop hypertension (DASH) diet.” New England Journal http://www.naturespath.com/health/sodium.asp

Home Contact Us Print This Page How much is too much? ... DASH diet can be effective Sodium is an essential nutrient for normal body function. It plays a major role in the regulation of body fluids, in partnership with potassium and chloride. Together, these three maintain proper body water distribution and blood pressure. Researchers have suggested excess sodium in our diet is a contributing factor to the epidemic of high blood pressure in today's North American population. . How much is enough? No recommended daily allowance (RDA) has been set for the maximum or minimum levels of sodium intake required by a healthy adult. The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences suggests a daily minimum of 500 milligrams (mg) is necessary. No more than 2,400 mg should be consumed per day, according to American Heart Association (AHA) recommendations. TOP . The health consequences of too much: TOP . Hypertension at a glance: TOP . Sodium and hypertension: The link between high-sodium diets and hypertension remains controversial. Population studies, however, have shown that people from countries where sodium consumption is high tend to have a higher incidence of hypertension. Conversely, studies of primitive populations where little sodium is consumed shows little or no hypertension. In addition, provided a traditional diet is maintained, blood pressure does not increase amongst these people as they age.

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