Get Rid from High Blood Pressure through Natural Remedies
Written by Alfreda Stuart
When the pressure of the blood on the arteries increases then it takes the form of high blood pressure. It is recorded in two numbers the systolic pressure over the diastolic pressure. The systolic number comes on the top and the diastolic comes on the bottom. The blood pressure that is said to be normal is 140/90 mmHg. mmHg is millimeters of mercury. In case high Blood pressure is ignored then it can cause heart attack, strokes, brain damage, and kidney failure. So it is better to take precaution in case of high blood pressure.
Before getting into the remedies one should be aware some common causes of the high blood pressure.
Obesity: If your weight is more then its lays more pressure of artery walls .It is because production of blood is more to supply oxygen and other nutrients to other parts of the body.
Alcohol: Over consumption of alcohol increases blood pressure.
Stress: Increased stress levels means high blood pressure.
Age factor: As age enhances the chances of high blood pressure increases.
Contraceptive pills: Some painkillers and contraceptive also increases the chance of high blood pressure.
History of family: If your ancestors have the problem of high blood pressure then your chances for the same increases.
Several medications are available to control blood pressure but its better to take a home remedy as it has no side effects.
Some of them are explained as below:
Take 1:1 of melon and poppy seeds .Grind it in mixer. Take the powder with water in the morning and evening.
Take one clove of garlic everyday.You can have it in any form like coarse it and swallow wit water or chew it.
Curry leaves or coriander leaves in any form you like can be taken in the morning. You can blend them with water to make juice of it. Add limewater and salt for taste else you can chew them.
Make ginger juice and add honey to it. Take one spoon twice a day.
Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, amla etc should be included in your everyday diet as it has lot of benefits.
Potassium helps in controlling the high blood pressure. Huge amount of potassium is found in green vegetables and banana. So everyday you can have either of things.
Folic Acid is necessary for the formation of red blood cells. It reduces the elevated homocysteine levels which in turn lowers high blood pressure.
DHA lowers high blood pressure. Fish Oil contains DHA (docohexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). So fish oil can be used in preparing the vegetables that you eat.
Yoga and aerobics are very good in controlling high blood pressure as they reduce the anxiety level in the body.
Reduce salt and sodium levels in your diet. You should consume less than 2.4 gm of sodium in a day including that is used in vegetables.
Quit Smoking. If you are a smoker then quit it right now as the chemicals used in the cigarettes increases the blood pressure and can also damage your kidney and lever.
So follow the simple tips and keep yourself away from high blood pressure.
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