Patient was educated to adopt following stress management strategies: Eating a healthy diet. Snacking on vegetables rich in fiber instead of on salty foods. Getting regular physical exercise by incorporating at least 30 minutes’ exercise schedule in daily routine. Having regular sleep time with at least 7 to 8 hours of good and sound rest. Practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing techniques, practicing yoga, watching a comedy show, or getting a massage. Taking time [...]

Patient was educated on the role of stress in the development of hypertension as follows: Stress can result in temporary elevation in blood pressure readings. Conditions affecting the blood pressure readings through stress can include situations such as loss of job, new job, pregnancy, divorce, white coat syndrome. This elevation of blood pressure numbers can only be temporary and return to normal levels, when the stress factor is relieved. But, prolonged exposure to stress without [...]

Patient was educated on the role of sodium in the development of hypertension as follows: Sodium is an element of the regular salt we use in cooking. It is a part of all natural foods too. A healthy amount of sodium is needed for the human body, as sodium is needed for all the biological functions, such as, regular heartbeat, nerve conduction, and muscle contractions. Sodium has the property of retaining water along with it. [...]

Patient was educated on hypertension as follows: Hypertension is defined as excessive force exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries. It is defined by a systolic blood pressure more than 140 and diastolic blood pressure more than 90. Hypertension may go unnoticed for years without any symptoms, causing slow and gradual damage to vital organs, such as, heart, kidneys, and the brain. So, it is called silent killer. Prolonged unresolved hypertension can [...]

Patient was educated on prehypertension as follows: Prehypertension is a condition when the blood pressure is above the normal levels, but not yet high enough to be classified as hypertensive. People with systolic readings between 120 and 139 are considered to have prehypertension. People with diastolic readings between 80 and 89 are considered to have prehypertension. People with prehypertension without any active measures to contain the blood pressure, can develop hypertension in about 5-year interval. [...]