Weak for Reviewed, Deleted For patients interested in complementary and alternative medicine, we suggest considering mind-body therapies such as transcendental meditation or yoga. Weak for Reviewed, Deleted We suggest not offering Tai Chi for the treatment of hypertension as there is a moderate body of evidence that shows this intervention does not reduce blood pressure. Weak against Reviewed, Deleted 2014 Recommendation Text 2014 Strength of Recommendation Recommendation Category Recommendation Section Number Page We recommend a dietitian-led Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet for the treatment and/or prevention of hypertension for patients with hypertension and/or interested patients with prehypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors. (Modified from 2004 VA/DoD HTN CPG) Strong for Not reviewed, Amended In patients with additional cardiovascular risk factors, such as dyslipidemia, we suggest considering a dietitian-led Mediterranean Diet as an alternative to the DASH Diet. Weak for Not reviewed, Not changed We recommend against the use of soy protein supplements for the treatment of hypertension. Strong against Not reviewed, Deleted In patients with hypertension or prehypertension, we recommend that sodium intake be limited to no more than 2300mg/day (100 mmol/day), with referral to a dietitian or other support as appropriate. (Modified from 2004 VA/DoD HTN CPG) Strong for Not reviewed, Not changed We recommend advising hypertensive and prehypertensive patients to limit alcohol intake to no more than 1 oz per day for men or 0.5 oz of alcohol per day for women. (This is approximately 2 drinks/day in men and 1 drink/day in women, where a drink is 1.5 oz 80-proof liquor, 12 oz beer, or 5 oz wine [all 14g]). (Modified from 2004 VA/DoD HTN CPG) Strong for Not reviewed, Deleted We recommend offering pharmacologic treatment for hypertensive patients 60 years and older with a systolic blood pressure 160 mmHg. 