Hypertension Home Remedies

Amla, Sarpagandha, Garlic, Hawthorn and Water Melon are some of the natural ingredients that can be used to treat Hypertension. Blood pressure is defined as the force of the blood that is pushing against the wall of the arteries as it is being carried from the heart to all the body tissues and organs. Systolic pressure is when blood pressure is at the highest and the heart contracts and blood is pumped. Diastolic pressure refers to the resting of the heart, between two heart beats. These two units - systole and diastole represent blood pressure.

Hypertension could be caused by smoking, obesity, inactivity, pregnancy or birth-control pills, heavy metal poisoning, underlying medical conditions, a diet that's high in fat, sugar and/or salt, use of alcohol or caffeine and other stimulants.

Hypertension Symptoms

Some of the symptoms of high blood pressure are dizziness, unexplained sweating, visual disturbances, shortness of breath, ringing in the ears, flushed cheeks, nose bleeds and recurring headaches.

Hypertension Lifestyle Choices

• Exercise relaxes and dilates the blood vessels, creating less resistance for the heart. Exercise makes the blood vessels open up wider and lower blood pressure temporarily and gradually, this becomes a permanent change.
• High blood pressure can sometimes be a hereditary and it is a good practice to regularly monitor blood pressure.

Hypertension Diet

• Clinical studies have shown that nutrients found in both fruits and vegetables - especially magnesium, fiber and potassium - these could lower blood pressure. Make sure you get at least 8-10 servings of vegetables and fruits everyday.
• Aspartame has been shown to cause mood swings and raise blood pressure. Also, each time we drink a beverage laced with aspartame, the amino acids phenylamine and aspartic acid are dumped into the blood. This can cause fluctuations in blood sugar and eventually insulin resistance, a precursor for higher blood pressure.
• Reduce your salt and increase your potassium intake. A combination of excess sodium and a deficiency of sodium is a common hypertension statistic. Avoid canned and highly processed food and eat more of banana, kelp, apples, asparagus, cabbage, oranges, tomatoes and alfalfa to up your potassium.
• Dehydration increases the risk of hypertension, drink a glass of water every two waking hours.
• Onions and garlic are common kitchen ingredients that can be used in food. They add flavor and lower your blood pressure.
• Saturated, hydrogenated, and partially hydrogenated fats aggravate high blood pressure and place a terrible burden on the arteries and heart. Eliminate animal products, margarine, butter, refined vegetable oils and shortening.
• Moderate consumption of alcohol can lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases, but more than one alcohol beverage a day can be a potential for abuse or dependence, possible interference with vitamin absorption and worsening health.
• There is a theory that caffeinated drinks may increase blood pressure and alter the supply of blood to the heart. Stick to moderate amounts.

Hypertension Herbal Remedies

• Lower Hypertension With Garlic

  In clinical studies, garlic has shown to lower systolic and diastolic pressure. It can reduce the spasms in the small arteries and slow down pulse rate. Garlic supplements should be used under the supervision of a doctor as they may interfere with other prescription drugs. Excess garlic can also thin the blood and cause digestive upset. Read other Garlic Home Remedies.

• Hawthorn Lowers Blood Pressure

  Hawthorn, hailed as a heart herbal tonic in China helps high blood pressure by widening the arteries and increasing the heart's ability to contract. It increases the flow of blood to the heart and reduces pulse rate. Howthorn is generally formed into a decoction and consumed as tea.

• Rauwolfia Hypertension Remedy

  Sarpagandha or Rauwolfia is an Indian herb that is prescribed by Ayurvedic practitioners. It contains an alkaloid, reserpine that has been found to lower blood pressure. Half a teaspoon of the powdered form of the root is consumed.

• Amla Lowers Blood Pressure

  Amla is rich in vitamin C and helps control blood pressure. You can have it as amla choorna(powder) or in the form of triphala tablets or decoction. Triphala, a combination of amla and two other herbs is an excellent medication for high blood pressure. Read other Amla Home Remedies.

• Water Melon For Hypertension

  Water melon, is a good source of the amino acid arginine. Arginine helps produce nitric oxide in the body, a principal regulator of blood pressure. Water melon fruit and its seeds are an excellent prescription for lowering blood pressure.

Hypertension, Healing With Supplements

• Calcium and Magnesium

  Calcium and Magnesium help in the working of the vascular system. Calcium maintains the integrity of the cell membrane and the sodium-potassium ratio while magnesium causes the heart muscles to relax. More on Calcium and Magnesium

• Potassium

  It is believed that potassium actively works to reduce the tension on the blood vessels and maybe useful as a supplement. Consult your doctor as potassium is contra-indicated for people with kidney or heart disease. More on Potassium.

• Vitamin C

  Vitamin C has mild blood-lowering effects and helps the body eliminate toxic metals like lead, which can contribute to hypertension. More on Vitamin C

• Folic Acid

  Folic acid, a B Vitamin is found to lower blood pressure. It is found in green leafy vegetables, fruits, dried beans and peas. More on Folic Acid.

• Coenzyme Q10

  In clinical studies, Conenzyme Q10 has shown to improve energy production, stabilize membrane activity, decrease blood viscosity and act as a powerful anti-oxidant. In myriad ways, it helps to lower blood pressure and other cardiovascular issues.