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Posted on January 26, 2009 in Health Tips
High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. It results in kidney problems, endocrine glands disorders, and disorders or malfunctioning of the arteries. It can result in strokes and heart failure. Quite a few die of kidney failure. The fast lifestyles, worries and tensions of modern day life result in hypertension. Stress relief exercises, relaxation and even medicines can control it. One must ensure proper diet. Natural treatment for high blood pressure is very effective in case of prevention and cure too. As this is a very severe problem we recommend that you consult a doctor before taking any of these natural treatment methods.
The accumulation of fatty substance known as plaque, causes the hardening of the arteries, which makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood. This increases the blood pressure. Natural remedy for high blood pressure is effective but is not replacement for medical practitioner help.
Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure
Some of the top and effective home remedies for high blood pressure is as mentioned below:
- Garlic reduces blood pressure. It is useful in health problems such as thrombosis, high blood cholesterol and hardening of arteries.
- Indian gooseberry (amla) is very good. Take 1 tablespoon each of both Indian gooseberry(amla) and honey and mix them and have it every morning.
- Take a cup of lukewarm water and a cup of cayenne pepper. Drink it when required.
- Squeeze a lemon in about 100 grams of water and drink it every 2 hours for quick relief.
- Water melon is good for hypertension.
- Take about a teaspoonful of fenugreeks seeds in the morning and evening on an empty stomach for about 10-15 days along with water.
- Roll 1 or 2 pieces of garlic in raisin, which lowers blood pressure.
- Take around four leaves of Holy basil (Tulsi) and about 2 leaves of Neem with 2-4 teaspoonful of water on an empty stomach for about 5-7 days. This will bring down blood pressure.
- Have Spiegel seeds in about 1-2 teaspoonful of curd.
- Amla, when taken with milk helps in reducing blood pressure.
- It is good for blood circulation to walk barefoot for about 10-15 minutes on the green grass.
- Keep some “clean potable” water in an urn made of copper and drink it.
- Leg bath or hot foot for about 10 minutes and using a hot compress on the heart are treatments with water, which are beneficial in treating blood pressure.
- Take some cumin seeds, fennel seeds and sugar in equal amounts and powder them into a mix. Add about 1 teaspoonful of this mix in one glass full of water and drink it. Have it every morning and evening. It is good for hypertension.
- Mix half an onion juice and honey. Take 2 tablespoons twice in a day to reduce the blood pressure.
- Eat a papaya on an empty stomach every day for a month. At least do not take anything for two hours after having it.
- Baked potatoes are also good.
- Vitamin P in grapefruit tones up the arteries and reduces blood pressure.
- Yoga also is good.
- Deep breathing exercises.
Relax and take life easy. This would help you to keep your blood pressure under control. Of course you can go in for home remedies as well.
Causes of High Blood Pressure
- Obesity
- Stress
- Taking too much of sodium
- Hormonal changes occurring in women.
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
- Headache, usually in the back part of the head.
- Giddiness.
- “Ringing” in the ears.
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