"Naturopathy" for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood Pressure or Hypertension is a
disease of modern age. It is known to be a silent killer. Modern
lifestyle, industrial environment and associated physical/mental
pressures contribute to stress which results in adrenaline in the blood
stream to increase which causes blood pressure to increase.
Pressure in the arteries is caused by heart
as it pumps blood. A certain level of pressure in the blood is essential
for blood to circulate. However, when the pressure becomes too high it
results in hypertension. Hypertension is caused by narrowing of blood
vessels called capillaries. As capillaries narrow, heart gets more
stressed to pump blood through the blood vessels. The highest pressure
reaches during each heart beat is called Systolic pressure and the
lowest the pressure reaches between two heartbeats is called diastolic
pressure. Systolic pressure indicates activity of the heart and
diastolic pressure is the pressure in artery when heart is relaxed, thus
it shows condition of blood vessel.
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure or Hypertension: Moderately
high blood pressure or Hypertension may not show any symptoms for
several years. Symptoms may begin with pain in back of head and neck as
one walks in morning, which disappears soon. Other symptoms of
Hypertension include dizziness, pain in arms, pain in shoulder area,
back and leg, pain in heart area, fatigue, nervous tension, frequent
urination, feeling of tiredness. Patient may feel difficulty in
breathing. If Hypertension is not treated, it may cause attack, stroke
or other conditions such as detachment of retina.
Causes of Hypertension:
Major causes of hypertension are fast paced lifestyle and stress. If
stress of patients continue for long periods of time, pressure may get
permanently raised. Excessive intake of intoxicants, smoking, excessive
consumption of tea/coffee, processed foods also disturb simple lifestyle
of individuals. Obesity, hardening of arteries, severe constipation and
diabetes also lead to high blood pressure. Consuming excessive
painkillers,common salt, Fat-rich food items also cause blood pressure
to increase. Kidneys also help in controlling high blood pressure.
Kidneys secrete a chemical called renin which if secreted in high
proportion by kidneys may lead to retention of salts in body leading to
increase in volume of blood circulating in body which increases the
blood pressure. Therefore, repeated kidney infections may also lead to
high blood pressure.
Natural Cure of High Blood Pressure:
Although several modern treatments are available for curing high blood
pressure, most of these bring down blood pressure artificially without
curing the underlying cause. Many times these medicines also have side
effects on body. Natural way to deal with hypertension is to remove
poisons which lead to hypertension from the system. Patients of
Hypertension must always take a well-balanced diet, get regular exercise
and take sufficient rest.
The process of healing should begin with
adopting an only-fruits diet for atleast 7 days. In this period one
should consume fruits thrice a day at an interval of five hours. Banana
and jackfruit should not be consumed. Other fruits such as watermelon,
orange, pears, apple, mangoes, guava, pineapple are recommended. After
this period of one week, milk may be consumed. Patient should make sure
that milk is pure, fresh and is boiled only once. The patient may start
consuming cereals after two weeks.
Raw vegetables are recommended for
hypertension patients. If cooked vegetables are consumed, patients must
ensure that natural juices are retained and not burnt during cooking.
Cabbage, Spinach, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Onion, Radish must be consumed
raw. If required, lemon juice and little salt should be added for
taste.
Garlic is known to be an effective agent for
lowering blood pressure as it can ease spasm of small arteries. Garlic
also paces heart and slows pulse. It is also helpful in relieving
dizziness, numbness, shortness of breath, gas formation in digestive
tract. Two to three capsules are recommended per day.
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is also effective in
lowering blood pressure.Fresh alma juice ( 1 tablespoon) must be mixed
with honey ( 1 tablespoon) and taken every morning. Lemon juice is also
found to be effective in controlling high blood pressure.
Recent studies have found that a substance
found in watermelon seeds helps in dilating blood vessels and hence
lowers blood pressure. Thus consuming water melon is useful for patients
of high blood pressure.
Studies have also found that people who
consume potassium rich diets have lower incidences of hypertension even
if they do not control salt consumption. Studies also revealed that
people with hypertension did not get sufficient calcium from dairy
sources. Calcium and Potassium are two essential nutrients which help in
normal functioning of vascular system and also help in eliminating
excess sodium from the body.
Patients suffering from hypertension must
ensure that they sleep for at least eight hours everyday as rest is an
essential part of treating hypertension. Patients should avoid stress
and try to stay happy and cheerful.
Cheers to LIFE
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