What is Hypertension?
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. The arteries are responsible for carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Blood pressure is considered elevated when the systolic reading exceeds 140 mmHg and the diastolic reading exceeds 90 mmHg. However, these values can vary depending on factors such as age and specific physiological conditions, like gestational hypertension during pregnancy.
Common Symptoms of Hypertension
General fatigue.
Headache.
Heart palpitations.
Burning sensations.
Anxiety.
Shortness of breath.
Home Remedies for Managing High Blood Pressure
Mix 1 teaspoon each of honey, ginger juice, and cumin (jeera) powder. Take this mixture twice a day.
Blend 25-30 curry leaves with a cup of water, strain, and drink it in the morning.
Chew one clove of garlic (lahsun) in the morning and drink water afterwards.
Powder 10g of watermelon seeds and 100g of poppy seeds (khuskhus), mix, and consume 1 teaspoon with water in the morning and evening.
Lightly crush 2 teaspoons of watermelon seeds, soak them in boiling water for an hour, strain, and take 4 tablespoons at regular intervals.
Boil 2 teaspoons of fenugreek seeds (methi) in water for 2 minutes, strain, and make a paste. Consume it twice daily, once on an empty stomach in the morning and once in the evening.
Drink coconut water regularly.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the soup and consume.
Mix ½ teaspoon each of onion juice and honey. Take this mixture twice daily for about two weeks.
Drink a glass of lemon juice (without salt or sugar) on an empty stomach in the morning.
Eat one stalk of celery daily with a glass of water.
Mix 5-6 drops of garlic juice with 4 teaspoons of water, and drink it twice daily.
Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations for Hypertension
Incorporate ginger, garlic, and black pepper into your daily meals.
Avoid fatty and processed foods.
Use cow's ghee instead of refined or processed oils.
Ensure 6-7 hours of quality sleep each night.
Practice breathing exercises like bhramari and anuloma-viloma pranayama regularly.
Eat according to your hunger and digestive capacity.
Replace sea salt with rock salt (saindhav), and use it in moderation.
Avoid caffeinated products, especially coffee.
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