May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month

Courtesy NCCAM Featured Content  Tue, 05/01/2007 - 08:00

Nearly 1 in 3 American adults has high blood pressure, or hypertension. If it is not found and treated, the condition can cause major health problems such as stroke, heart disease, eye problems, or kidney failure.

Your doctor can tell you how to prevent and control high blood pressure. NCCAM is studying complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for this condition—such as mindfulness-based stress reduction.

Be sure to tell your doctor about any CAM therapies you are considering, including herbal or...

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