Other Treatment

Alternative or complementary medicine treatments that help reduce stress and improve quality of life may have some effect on blood pressure. These treatments include:

• Acupuncture.
• Biofeedback.
• Guided imagery.
• Hypnosis.
• Meditation.
• Stress management.
• Yoga.

Many of the complementary medicine options listed above don't cost much and are probably not harmful. But it is best to work with your doctor when using these other methods along with traditional medical treatments.