Hypertension is a condition characterized by an elevated blood pressure in which the long term consequences include cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, adrenal gland tumors, vision impairment, memory loss, metabolic syndrome, stroke and dementia.[1] It affects nearly 1 in 2 Americans and remains as a contributing cause of death in the United States.[2] There are many genetic and environmental factors involved with the development of hypertension including genetics, diet, and stress.