HOW TO CONTROL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE [HTN]?

“WHEN YOU HAVE LOST HOPE, YOU HAVE LOST EVERYTHING AND WHEN YOU THINK ALL IS LOST, WHEN ALL IS DIRE AND BLEAK, THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE “…
“SO KEEP HOPE, KEEP VITALITY .”
YOG AND NATUROPATHY TREAT THE PATIENT NOT THE DISEASE ……..

WHAT IS [HBP]:

A condition in which the force of blood against the artery wall is too high.

normal range =120/80 mmHg , HBP = above 140/90 mmHg , severe HBP =above 180/120 mmHg.

SYMPTOMS:

Most of the peoples with HBP have no signs and symptoms, but few peoples with HBP may have headaches, dyspnea, epistasis, dizziness, chest pain, visual changes, etc.

CAUSE :

• Primary hypertension: due to – genetic inheritance and sedentary lifestyle; sedentary lifestyle means -irregular exercise and improper diet.
• Secondary hypertension: Several conditions that lead to secondary hypertension – kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnea, congenital heart defects thyroid problems, side effects of medication, etc.

–> Stress-induced hypertension -Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. Nowadays this is very common.

“aprasannasya chintasya sarvey rogaa bhavanti “

The body produces a surge of hormones when in a stressful situation. These hormones increase BP by causing the heart to beat faster and blood vessels to narrow.

REQUIRES A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS :

HBP has no symptoms mostly, if overtime it left untreated then it may cause health conditions like – heart disease and strokes.

HOW TO REDUCE HBP INSTANTLY THROUGH NATUROPATHY :

• Footbath in lukewarm water with cold compress [cold pack / cold cloth ] on the head [for 15-20 minutes].
• Cold spinal massage with an ice bag or cold sponging on the spine [for 10 minutes].
• Slow and deep breathing in fresh air [for 10-15 minutes ].

DIET FOR HTN :

7:30 am – 3spoon of aloe vera juice and 3 spoons of giloy juice

9:30 am – veg daliya / veg khichadi

12:30- 1:30 pm – 2 chapatis + 1 bowl daal +boiled veg [more amount ] + raita

2:30 pm – bel juice or lauki juice [ 1 glass ]

4:30 pm – seasonal fruit

6-7pm – 2 chapatis + boiled veg [ more amount ] + mix veg soup [ 1 bowl ]

8:00 pm -Either arjun chhal ka kadha [ 1/4 glass ] or 200 ml milk

MANAGEMENT :

First of all, I want to tell you some fundamental facts about stress management –

• Identify the sources of stress in your life.
• Practice the 4′ A ‘s of stress management: AVOID, ALTER, ADAPT, ACCEPT.
• Get moving.
• Connects to others.
• Make time for fun and relaxation.
• Manage your time.

NATUROPATHIC MANAGEMENT :

• Cold mudpack  over abdomen
• Enema of cold water
• Full mud pack 
• Cold immersion bath ( cold full tub bath )
• Cold head pack
• Cold or neutral spinal bath
• Cold sponge bath
• Cold spinal spray
• Reverse massage [centrifugal massage ] Neutral water Shirodhara.

AVOID THESE THINGS :

• Salted butter and processed cheese.
• Salt at the table
• Baked product as bread, cakes, etc.
• Oily, spicy, fatty things.
• Papad, pickle, sauces, canned food.

YOGIC MANAGEMENT :

Yogic management includes –

• Yogasanas: yogic exercises enhance the production of endorphins [hormone] in our body which improves our mood. The asanas are as – Tadasana, Ardhakatichakrasana, Pavanmuktasana, Bhujangasana, Rajarani asana, and Shavasana.
• Pranayama: pranayama improves oxygen saturation in our body. The pranayamas are as – Anulome-vilome , chandrabhedi pranayama, Sheetali pranayama, Sheetkari pranayama, bhramari pranayama.
• Relaxation techniques: The relaxation techniques helps a person to relax to attain a state of increased calmness. The relaxation techniques are as – Yognidra and Deep relaxation technique [DRT].