Research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine have taken a leap forward for the stress induced hypertension theory. Most importantly, the researchers noted that there was a dose-dependant response, this means that the more stress reduction that occurred the lower the blood pressure dropped. Finally, stress is getting its due recognition in the healthcare arena. It won't be long now before the drug companies start advertising anti-anxiety and antidepressants as medications for lowering blood pressure. I say that jokingly, however, there is a level of truth to it.
Conventional medicine has very little faith in the body to heal itself.
I have no doubts that as more info comes to light on the role of stress in hypertension, more and more antidepressant medications will be prescribed to manage blood pressure. Learn to manage your stress, try yoga, exercise, martial arts, Tai Bo. You will know what works for your system, have fun exploring ways of decreasing your stress. The only rule is that you should enjoy the method of stress reduction you choose. I must admit that the response from the public has been interesting, to say the least.