22 Natural Treatment of High Blood Pressure - Hypertension their Symptoms and Causes

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The heart circulates the blood in the body through arteries. When the blood gets in to the arteries, their walls also help in blood circulation by exerting pressure. Sometimes the walls of arteries thicken up and lose their flexibility. Under such circumstances, the heart has to work harder and use greater force for proper circulation of blood. This extra force or pressure is known as high blood pressure.

Dangers: High Blood pressure can result in Heart Attack, arresting of heart, brain paralysis, kidney failure, eyesight related problem and sometimes death.

Symptoms: Headache, nausea, giddiness, exhaustion, general body aches and pain, increase in palpitation of the heart and pulse rate. Mostly blood pressure in itself does not show any symptoms. If one develops blood pressure after the age of 35 years, then he/she should go for regular periodical check up of the heart, eyes and kidneys, especially when there is family history of the disease or if you are living in stressful conditions.

Causes: Disorder of kidneys, emotional stress, hectic lifestyle, loss of peace, hereditary factors, obesity, excessive drinking or smoking.

People suffering from hypertension should go for proper treatment as suggested by their physician and should follow proper diet and exercise. The diet should not only be regular but also to be controlled with limiting the intake of salt. Avoid stress, anger and anxiety and lead a peaceful life. After the age of 35 one should have periodical check up of blood pressure. It is advisable to sleep for 9 hours in the night and have nap during the day after lunch. To lower the blood pressure limits the intake of salt up to 1 gram per day. Go for liquid diet on every seventh day, take plenty of water and stay away from intoxicants.

Treatment

People suffering from high blood pressure should keep their bowels clear. To treat this condition they should regular take lemon water, psyllium husk, Indian goose berry juice (amla juice), sprouts, lentils and salads.

Fasting:  People suffering from high blood pressure should keep the fast once in seven days, during the fast day they should only eat fruit and vegetables.

Tobacco, coffee, tea and non vegetarian foods are not advisable for the people suffering from hypertension.

Yoga (Shavasana): Lie down straight on your back. Keep the arms and legs straight and the heels joined. Close the eyes and let the body relax completely, stop thinking, concentrate on breathing and breathe slowly. It will give peace and relaxation.

Bottle Gourd: ½ cup of bottle gourd juice mixed with some water, if taken three times a day, is very helpful.

Banana:  Take ½ cup of banana stem juice two times a day helps in treating high blood pressure.

Lemon: It has properties which provide strength to the heart. Regular use of lemon makes the blood arteries flexible and soft and they lose their stiffness. Thus, lemon is beneficial for people suffering from hypertension. The heart remains strong till old age and there is no risk for heart failure. Whatever the type of blood pressure, taking lemon in water several times a day is useful. It is recommended to take lemon juice in warm water in the morning.

Apple: It is beneficial to eat apples in high blood pressure.

Papaya: It is highly effective in high blood pressure. The people suffering from hypertension should consume papaya every day in the morning; it will soon check the hypertension.

Mint Leaves: They regulate both high and low blood pressure. Therefore, they should be taken regularly either in form of chutney or juice. The people suffering from blood pressure should have mint leaves without adding salt or sugar.

People suffering from hypertension can take mint leaves chutney with rock salt, black pepper and raisins.

Tomato: It lowers the high blood pressure.

Indian Gooseberry (Amla): Taking Indian gooseberry preserve daily in the morning is beneficial high blood pressure and heat of the blood. It purifies the blood.

Long Cucumber: They contain high amount of potassium. Its juice is beneficial in both high blood pressure and low blood pressure.

Potato: It normalizes the blood pressure. Boil potatoes in water with salt added to it, potato peel does not absorb much salt but enhance the taste. It is beneficial in high blood pressure. Potatoes have magnesium which lowers the blood pressure.

Rice: Consuming rice for prolonger period reduces the cholesterol, it also helpful in treating hypertension.

Massage: Regular body massage improves the condition of high blood pressure.

Watermelon:  The juice of the seeds of watermelon contains the element known as kurkur bosytrine which broadens the capillaries. It acts on the kidney and thereby lowers the blood pressure. Grind watermelon seeds and put them in a cup of boiling water and let them soak for an hour. Then stir, strain and drink. Take four times a day, watermelon juice is also useful.

Carrots: 310 ml of carrot juice mixed with 125 ml of spinach juice every day treats the problem of hypertension.

Garlic: Take 6 drops of garlic juice mixed with 3 tsp of water four times a day is beneficial. Eating raw garlic after the meals treats hypertension. Garlic leaves juice mixed with water is also beneficial. As the condition improves reduce the dose.

Butter Milk: It is useful both in high and blood pressure.

The use of butter milk with asafetida is beneficial in hypertension. Mix a small amount of salt also.

Henna: People suffering from hypertensive can get relief by periodic application of henna paste on hands and feet.

Honey: It has favorable effect on the body, reduces the hyper activity of arteries and lowers blood pressure.

Psyllium Husk: Soak overnight 2 tsp of psyllium husk and 30 grams of sugar candy in a clay pot. Strain it in the following morning and drink. It is useful in hypertension.

Taro root and apple gourd are also beneficial for curing hypertension.