Eduardo
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It's become normal now for doctors to suggest possible lifestyle changes rather than just handing out pills.
In many cases, it gives a far better resolution of the medical issues.
However, there may be individual circumstances that require a different approach.
With evidence-based medicine, the best way to approach this is to present your own evidence clearly, not just as anecdotes.
It also helps to be reasonably across some recent medical research about your particular condition.
When you say it's a family trait, I assume you're not just referring to your Dad.
Make a list of all family members with a history of hypertension, and/or hypertension-related medical issues.
If possible put these together into a family tree.
Color-code it, if you feel that makes it easier to see the familial pattern, but above all make it simple.
You'll have about 1 minute to explain it.
Take that with you when you next see your doctor.
And ask your doctor if they're familiar with recent findings on genetic risk groups as predictors for strokes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Ask if you can be gene-tested for this.
Do a punnett square.