Study of DASH Diet and Muscle Relaxation to Lower Heart Risks in Hypertensive Postmenopausal Women Aged 50 to 60

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate how the DASH diet and progressive muscle relaxation affect cardiovascular risks in postmenopausal women aged 50 to 60 years who have hypertension. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death, especially among women after menopause, as their blood pressure tends to rise more rapidly. The study focuses on non-drug approaches to managing blood pressure and stress, which are key factors in cardiovascular health. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups one following the DASH diet with antihypertensive medication, another practicing progressive muscle relaxation alongside these medications, and a third group combining both the DASH diet and relaxation techniques with antihypertensive drugs. The DASH diet involves consuming 1600-1800 calories per day of foods low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, but rich in nutrients like potassium and fiber. Progressive muscle relaxation sessions will be done for 30 minutes, three times a week over three months. During the study, participants will have their blood pressure, cholesterol levels including LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol, and stress levels measured at the start and after three months. Researchers will monitor adherence to the diet and relaxation practices, along with medication use. The goal is to see how these interventions influence cardiovascular risk factors over the three-month period, with careful safety monitoring and follow-up throughout the study.

Effect of DASH Diet and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Cardiovascular Risks in Postmenopausal Women