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Definition
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When heart pumps the blood into the large arteries, creates a pressure called blood pressure which
is essential to keep the blood circulating in the body. However, when the pressure becomes too high, it results
in hypertension.
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The persons with
hypertension have a higher risk for heart
attack, arteriosclerosis, blindness, stroke and kidney damage
Blood pressure when the heart beats is called systolicpressure and when the heart is at rest is called diastolic pressure.
When bloodpressure is measured (with the instrument called sphygmomanometer in
millimeters of mercury), the systolic pressure is stated first and the
diastolic pressure second.
The blood pressure level considered normal is between
120/70 and 140 /90. Blood pressure between 140/90 and 160/95 is in border line
area. From 160/96 to 180/114, it is considered as moderate hypertension, while
180/115 and upward is severe.
Causes & Symptoms
Causes of hypertension are:
Risk factors for hypertension include:
- Heredity
- Age over 60
- Male sex
- Use of oral contraceptives
- Heavy alcohol consumption
Symptoms of high blood pressure are:
- Pain toward the back of the head and neck
- Dizziness
- Aches and pains in the arms, shoulder region, leg,
back, etc
- Palpitations
- Pain in the heart region
- Frequent urination
- Nervous tension and fatigue
- Tiredness
- Wakefulness
Nature Medicine and Home Remedies for Hypertension
Home remedy # 1 Mix a cup of green tea with blanched corncob hairs.Drink it daily.
Home remedy # 2 Cut one cucumber, one carrot, two small tomatoes,onion and clove of garlic, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over this salad, Eat once a day.
Home remedy # 3 Eat 3 fresh garlic cloves every day.
Home remedy # 4 Boil parsley, cool and drink 2-3 times a day.
Home remedy # 5 Mix a tablespoonful of fresh Indian gooseberry (amla)juice and a teaspoonful of honey and take it early in the morning.
Home remedy # 6 Drink a glass of lemonade with a pinch of cayenne
pepper.
Home remedy # 7 Mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass ofwater. Drink it daily.
Home remedy # 8Use 1/8 teaspoon of goldenseal dried leaves per cup of boiling water
and drink this tea twice a day.
Natural Cures Recommendations
Get regular blood pressure checks as soon as it is diagnosed.
Get regular exercise such as walking, bicycling, swimmingand jogging
Reduce salt and fat intake
Eat fruits such as oranges, apples, pears, mangoes, guava, pineapples, and watermelon and raw vegetables like cucumber, radish andcabbage.
Avoid bananas and jack fruit.
Quite smoking
Reduce alcohol consumption
Manage stress
Ensure at leasteight hours of restful sleep.
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