From the Guidelines
There is no scientifically proven effective homeopathic treatment for hypertension, and patients should instead focus on evidence-based lifestyle modifications and conventional treatments under medical supervision. According to the 2020 international society of hypertension global hypertension practice guidelines 1, lifestyle modifications such as salt reduction, healthy diet, moderation of alcohol consumption, weight reduction, smoking cessation, regular physical activity, and stress reduction are strongly recommended for managing hypertension.
Key lifestyle modifications include:
- Reducing salt intake by avoiding high salt foods and limiting added salt during food preparation and at the table 1
- Eating a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, polyunsaturated fats, and dairy products, such as the DASH diet 1
- Limiting alcohol consumption to 2 standard drinks for men and 1.5 for women per day, and avoiding binge drinking 1
- Maintaining a healthy weight and managing abdominal obesity through ethnic-specific cut-offs for BMI and waist circumference or a waist-to-height ratio <0.5 1
- Engaging in regular aerobic and resistance exercise, such as moderate intensity aerobic exercise for 30 minutes on 5–7 days per week or high intensity interval training 1
- Reducing stress through mindfulness or meditation practices, such as transcendental meditation 1
The use of complementary, alternative, or traditional medicines is not supported due to the lack of large-scale and appropriate clinical trials to evaluate their efficacy and safety 1. Therefore, patients with hypertension should consult with a medical doctor to develop a personalized treatment plan based on their specific condition, rather than relying on unproven homeopathic remedies.
From the Research
Homeopathic Treatment for Hypertension
There are no research papers to assist in answering this question as the provided studies focus on lifestyle interventions, pharmacological treatments, and guideline recommendations for hypertension management, but do not specifically address homeopathic treatments.
Alternative Approaches
- Lifestyle interventions, such as regular physical exercise, body weight management, and healthy dietary patterns, have been shown to be effective in preventing and managing hypertension 2.
- Stress management and promotion of adequate sleep patterns have also been recommended as beneficial for hypertension management 2.
- Pharmacological treatments, including combination antihypertensive drugs, have been found to be effective in reducing blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular events 3, 4.
Guideline Recommendations
- Clinical practice guidelines for hypertension management have been found to have a high rate of inconsistency, highlighting the need for further investigation and synthesis of recommendations 5.
- The 2018 ESH/ESC guidelines recommend a fixed combination of a drug that blocks the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and a calcium antagonist or a diuretic as first-choice therapy for hypertension 4, 6.