CAUSES
There is no specified cause of high blood pressure though it has often been traced to genetic origins. However, lifestyle and food habits often play a vital role in the development of hypertension.
- People who lead a stress-ridden life and have hectic jobs become victims of hypertension.
- Smokers and alcohol addicts are more prone to develop hypertension.
- Intake of excess salt in food also leads to high blood pressure.
YOGIC MANAGEMENT
The Yogasanas can regulate blood pressure and prove effective in keeping the blood pressure within the permissible limit.
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HOME REMEDIES
Apart from resorting to meditation and certain Yogic exercises, a person can also incorporate some changes in his lifestyle and diet to keep hypertension at bay. These include:
- Foods like eggs and red meat should be minimized from the diet.
- Protein intake also needs to be reduced.
- It would be ideal to stick to a vegetarian diet comprising fruits like watermelon and Indian Gooseberry and food like milk and cottage cheese.
- Intake of caffeine and tobacco products should be reduced to keep avoid hypertension.
- To bring the blood pressure down, garlic mixed in buttermilk should be consumed daily. Garlic is ideal for keeping blood pressure under check.
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
There are certain herbs prescribed by Ayurveda that are excellent for dealing with hypertension.
- Rauwolfia Serpentine, or Sarpagandha, is useful in battling hypertension.
- Tribulus Terrestris, or Gokshura, is also ideal for fighting hypertension. It has proven ACE inhibiting capabilities.
- For treating severe hypertension, Dhara therapy is administered by experienced physicians.
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