Naturopathic treatment for Hypertension

Naturopathic treatment for Hypertension: it is an elevated blood pressure, where systolic pressure is more than 160 mm hg and diastolic pressure is more than 95 mm hg.

Blood pressure is necessary for blood circulation through arteries and to provide oxygen and nutrients to the body tissues. High BP is not a disease but a symptom signifying some disease is progressing. Most of the times hypertension is asymptomatic, but can be easily diagnosed and treated by Naturopathy. Hypertension damages the blood pumping function of the heart and if not treated on time, it may damage the heart, brain and kidneys. Thus leading to the complications like stroke, heart attack, retinal hemorrhage, arteriosclerosis and neurological disorders.

If systolic pressure is more than 120-140 mm hg and diastolic pressure is more than 80-90 mm hg it is categorized as mild hypertension. If systolic pressure is more than 140-150 mm hg and diastolic pressure is more than 90-100 mm hg it is categorized as moderate hypertension. If systolic pressure is more than 160 mm hg and diastolic pressure is more than 100 mm hg it is categorized as severe hypertension.

It may be caused due to hereditary, lifestyle changes, stress, obesity, smoking, hormonal imbalance, or even due to some medications. Mild to moderate hypertension is almost asymptomatic. But a person having severe hypertension may have symptoms like headache, dizziness, impaired vision, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath and heart pain.

Some of the lifestyle modifications help to overcome many health problems. Diets play an curtail role in managing hypertension. Eat food which are rich in fiber and potassium. Some of the fruits rich in fiber and potassium are bananas, orange, mosambi, pineapple, apples and grapes. Raw vegetables in the form of salada that can be consumed to reduces hypertension includes cucumber, carrot, beetroot, tomato, onion, raddish, cabbage and spinach. Green leafy vegetables have high fibre and helps in combating hypertension. Sprouts are also rich in fibre, minerals and proteins. Eat 2 cloves of garlic on empty stomach every day.

Restrict intake of salt, spices and condiments. Intake of salt elevate BP. It is advisable to avoid pickles, canned foods which are rich in sodium. Increased intake of dished with ajinomoto, baking powder, ketchup, sauce, biscuits, cakes, pastries and bread increases the complications.

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It is important to maintain normal body weight (BMI – 18 to 24). Relaxation techniques are helpful to reduce stress, tension and anxiety. Regular brisk walking (atleast 30 min/day), yoga and moderate aerobic exercise daily is helpful. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Naturopathic treatment to manage hypertension include cold spinal bath, ice massage, oil massage, spinal spray (cold), spinal bath (cold), cold hip bath, neutral immersion bath and mud therapy.