Various hypertension management techniques

Always

Freq. (%)

Occasionally

Freq. (%)

Never

Freq. (%)

Orthodox

Use of multivitamin

129 (86.0)

17 (11.3)

4 (2.7)

Use of special medication

20 (13.3)

113 (75.3)

17 (11.3)

Loss of weight in cases of overweight through the use of medication and dieting

118 (78.7)

27 (18.0)

5 (3.3)

Traditional

Adequate intake of balanced diet

150 (100)

-

-

Use/intake of functional food

90 (60.0)

57 (38.0)

3 (2)

Avoidance of smoking (Nicotine withdrawal)

100 (66.7)

33 (22.0)

17 (11.3)

Adequate rest

137 (91.3)

7 (4.7)

6 (4)

Regular exercise

105 (70.0)

41 (27.3)

4 (2.7)

Low salt intake

93 (62.0)

46 (30.7)

11 (7.3)

Stress management

127 (84.7)

14 (9.3)

9 (6)

Both orthodox and traditional                        

112 (74.7)

36 (24)

2 (1.3)