Hypertension is known as the "silent killer" because it has no or few obvious symptoms. The common symptoms of high blood pressure are frequent or severe headaches, unexplained fatigue, dizziness, flushing of the face, ringing in the ears, thumping in the chest and frequent nosebleeds. Blood pressure of less than 140 (systolic),over 90 (diastolic) is considered a normal reading for adults, according to the AHA, while a reading equal to or greater than 140 over 90 is considered elevated (high). A systolic pressure of 130 to 139 or a diastolic pressure of 85 to 89 needs to be watched carefully.
Some of the natural remedies to control blood pressure are the herb hawthorn, garlic powder supplement, Coenzyme Q10, fish oil,folic acid, calcium, potassium, magnesium and a controlled diet.A controlled diet includes fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy food, beans and nuts. Sodium should be limited to 2,400 mg per day. Mind-body interventions, particularly autogenic training, biofeedback, and yoga have been found to modestly reduce high blood pressure. Autogenic training is a technique used for stress reduction and relaxation. It involves a series of sessions in which people learn how to control breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature. Biofeedback is a technique in which people learn how to gain control over internal body processes that normally occur involuntarily, such as blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and skin temperature. Preliminary studies have found that yoga may lower blood pressure. Aerobic exercise is also an important part of the natural approach to lower high blood pressure.
In Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, high blood pressure is treated according to each person’s dosha, or constitutional type. In traditional Chinese medicine, high blood pressure is often attributed to a problem with the circulation of vital energy (qi) in the body. A combination of acupuncture and herbs is often recommended. Foods thought to have medicinal properties that may help high blood pressure include water chestnut, turnip, honey, Chinese celery, hawthorn berries, and mung beans.
Some of the natural remedies to control blood pressure are the herb hawthorn, garlic powder supplement, Coenzyme Q10, fish oil,folic acid, calcium, potassium, magnesium and a controlled diet.A controlled diet includes fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy food, beans and nuts. Sodium should be limited to 2,400 mg per day. Mind-body interventions, particularly autogenic training, biofeedback, and yoga have been found to modestly reduce high blood pressure. Autogenic training is a technique used for stress reduction and relaxation. It involves a series of sessions in which people learn how to control breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature. Biofeedback is a technique in which people learn how to gain control over internal body processes that normally occur involuntarily, such as blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and skin temperature. Preliminary studies have found that yoga may lower blood pressure. Aerobic exercise is also an important part of the natural approach to lower high blood pressure.
In Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, high blood pressure is treated according to each person’s dosha, or constitutional type. In traditional Chinese medicine, high blood pressure is often attributed to a problem with the circulation of vital energy (qi) in the body. A combination of acupuncture and herbs is often recommended. Foods thought to have medicinal properties that may help high blood pressure include water chestnut, turnip, honey, Chinese celery, hawthorn berries, and mung beans.
