Who can help me make lifestyle changes for my high blood pressure?
If you are having difficulty making or maintaining diet or lifestyle changes for your high blood pressure, professionals can help.
- A registered dietitian has specialized training in nutrition and can help make your diet healthier while still allowing you to eat foods that you enjoy.
- An exercise physiologist can help design an exercise program that is fun and easy to stay on.
- A trained mental health professional (psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker) can help you overcome hurdles in staying with a lifestyle change.
- A doctor or mental health professional can also provide guidance in reducing stress or quitting smoking.
| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition |
| Last Updated | April 24, 2007 |
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