Home cures for High Blood Pressure or Hypertension

High Blood Pressure is Pressure above 180/115 Hg.

Pressure is created within the large arteries when the heart pumps blood which normally is 120/70Hg – 140/9Hg. But mental and physical pressures, fast pace of life give rise to psychological tensions, increase adrenaline in the blood, blood vessels narrow and the pressure rises to 180/115Hg, which is considered severe.

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure or Hypertension

• Pain at the back of the head and neck in the morning (that gradually disappears).
• Dizziness, fatigue.
• Nervous tension, wakefulness and emotional upset.
• Frequent urination, palpitation, crossness.
• Pain and aches in the back, arms, shoulder region and heart region.
• Difficult breathing.

Causes of High Blood Pressure or Hypertension

• Faulty style of living, stress, smoking, consumption of tea, coffee, cola and refined food.
• Severe constipation, obesity, diabetes and hardening of arteries.
• Food allergies, excessive intake of salt, pain killers, high fat and low fiber diet.
• Increase in secretion of rennin by kidneys, inflammation and repeated infections of the kidneys are the other factors.

Home remedies for High Blood Pressure or Hypertension

• Firstly, detoxify the poisons from the system. Adopt proper diet, rest and exercise.
• Start an exclusive fruit diet. Then fresh milk can be taken after a week, followed by cereals after 2 weeks.
  Raw vegetables are good.
• Garlic reduces tension and pressure, eases spasm of the small arteries, slows the pulse and modifies heart rhythm and lowers Blood Pressure.
• 1 teaspoon of Gooseberry juice and 1 tablespoon of honey taken every morning produces beneficial results.
• Watermelon and its seeds dilate the blood vessels and lowers Blood Pressure.
• Potassium and calcium rich diets ward off high Blood Pressure.
• Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming and yoga relieve tension, builds muscles, aid circulation and cures hypertension.
• Neutral bath at 90-95 degree for an hour with a cold compress on the head is beneficial.
• Hot foot or leg bath for 10 minutes is good.
• Get at least 8 hours of peaceful sleep, be cheerful and develop a contended mind.
• Avoid hate, anger, tension, worries and over-straining.

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