Online Ayurvedic Consultation Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common condition that affects the body’s arteries.
Ayurvedic Hypertension Treatment is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery wall is too high.
Hypertension is defined as Blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered as serious if the pressure is above 180/120.
Normal blood pressure is 120mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic in a healthy adult individual.
Lifestyle plays a very important role causing hypertension
Obesity
Lack of sleep and rest
stress and anxiety
Increased intake of salt
Congenital defect in blood vessels
Family history of hypertension
Age factor
Smoking and alcohol intake
Unhealthy food intake
Symptoms of hypertension
Nasal bleeding
Nausea
Heaviness of the head
Headache
Sensitivity to Light
Giddiness
Red eyes
Anger issues
Feeling of pulsation in the head
Visual disturbance
Shortness of breath
Ayurveda aim for treating the root cause of the Types of Hypertension, by correcting the lifestyle changes, diet, Panchkarma, yoga and Pranayama.
Panchkarma helps to balance the vitiated doshas treating the symptoms of hypertension, by removing toxins from the body and boosting the body to function normally.
Shirodhara, A warm medicated oil is poured slowly in stream on the forehead continuously, improving the blood circulation, reducing the stress and anxiety, which helps to induce sleep naturally.
Abhyanga, shiroabhyanga and Paadabhyanga Helps to relax, relieve stress and improves blood circulation.
Intake of salt should be reduced strictly
Intake of fresh fruits which is seasonal
Green leafy vegetables, whole grains
Low-fat dairy products
Flax seeds, watermelon seeds intake
almond, walnut
Fruits and vegetables are high in potassium, magnesium and fibre and they are low in sodium. So, having whole fruits and vegetables as a part of the diet is important Like apples, Apricot, bananas, Broccoli, carrots, green beans, Dates, melons, Peaches, pineapple, orange, sweet potatoes, spinach, raisins.
Sufficient intake of water daily
Reduce the intake of salt, use saindhava lavana
Sleep at proper time
at least 6 to 8 hours daily
Daily 30 minutes walking
Try to reduce stress, anxiety by practicing yoga, pranayama and meditation.
Intake of water melon along with seeds daily if patient is non-diabetic, water melon seeds helps to reduce blood pressure.
Ashwagandha
Arjuna
Amalaki
Garlic
Jatamansi
Brahmi
Yoga plays important role in achieving holistic way of life by balancing mind and body.
Yoga asanas with proper technique of breathing inhalation and exhalation deeply by holding asanas helps to relieve muscular stress, also reduces blood pressure.
Vajrasana
Pashchimottasana
Ardhamatsendraasana
Setubandhasana
Shavasana
Sukhasana
Also practicing Anuloma viloma and Bhramari reduces the Hypertension.
So, with healthy life style, diet, Ayurveda treatment, practicing yoga and pranayama definitely prevent pre-hypertension stage also treats hypertension.