Effect of Dash Diet and Acupuncture on Hypertention in Postmenopausal Women

Effect of Dash Diet and Acupuncture on Hypertention in Postmenopausal Women

A study of effect of dash diet and acupuncture on hypertension in postmenopausal women

45 of post menopausal women divided into three groups A,B,C

• Group (A): It will include 15 post-menopausal women who will be treated by DASH diet and anti-hypertensive drugs.
• Group (B): It will include 15 post-menopausal women who will be treated by acupuncture and anti-hypertensive drugs.
• Group (C): It will include 15 post-menopausal women who will be treated by DASH diet, acupuncture and anti-hypertensive drugs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Their body mass index will be ranged from 25 -29.9 kg/m2
• All patients will be medically stable when attending the study.
• The DASH eating plan of 1800 kcal per day will be used in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Auditory and visual problems.
• Chronic renal failure.
• Myocardial infarction or arrythmias with heart failure.