How to Cure White Coat Hypertension

White coat hypertension is displaying high blood pressure when checked by the doctor, but displaying normal blood pressure the rest of the time. In a study by Canadian researchers, between 10 and 26 percent of participants displayed white coat hypertension. According to LowerYourBloodPressure.org, some doctors believe that white coat hypertension is a problem, some believe it isn't. Regardless of what is true, it's important to take certain steps to monitor your white coat hypertension and not rule out any possibilities.

Instructions

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  Purchase a home blood pressure monitor and take daily or biweekly readings yourself. Keeping an eye on your at-home, everyday blood pressure is a good way to monitor your health.

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  Don't take medicine unless prescribed by your doctor for hypertension. If your home blood pressure monitor begins displaying high blood pressure, consult your doctor. There's no need to take anything unless you know you have high blood pressure and your doctor prescribes it.

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  Watch what you eat. It's always beneficial to keep to a healthy diet. Diet is one of the main contributors to high blood pressure, so it never hurts to eat with health and blood pressure in mind, according to LowerYourBloodPressure.org. The DASH diet is a great place to start. The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy foods, and requires a reduction in red meat, fats and sweets. This diet has been proven to lower blood pressure, according to Dash For Health.

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  Exercise regularly. The cure for white coat hypertension should be preventive, modifying your lifestyle instead of taking medicine, according to Oklahoma Cardiovascular and Hypertension Center. Walking, jogging, running and playing other sports are excellent options. Additionally, exercise reduces stress and anxiety--elements that can often cause white coat hypertension.