High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is the resultant of the increase in the adrenaline in the blood stream which causes a steep rise in the pressure of the blood. Blood pressure is the force with which heart pumps the blood into the arteries. There is a certain level of blood pressure which is maintained by the body. An increase in this pressure is known as high blood pressure. Some of the causes of high blood pressure are obesity, stress, hormonal changes in women and high intake of sodium. The problem of blood pressure is more so seen in today's world. If untreated, high blood pressure can cause heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, injury to the brain and eyes. The best way to deal with high blood pressure is retreating to the natural methods.

• Dizziness or dizzy spells
• Headache
• Nosebleeds
• Pain at the back of head and neck
• Palpitations
• Pain in the heart region
• Frequent urination
• Nervous tension
• Fatigue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Weakness
• Shortness of Breath
• Tinnitus
• Confusion
• Abnormal heart rhythms

• Taking too much stress
• Faulty style of living
• Excessive smoking
• Excessive intake of intoxicants, tea, coffee
• Eating refined foods in excess
• Hardening of the arteries
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Excessive intake of common salt
• High fat diet
• Low fiber diet
• Genetic factors
• Kidney abnormalities
• Tumors of the adrenal gland
• Certain congenital heart defects
• Certain medications, such as birth control pills, cold remedies, decongestants, over-the-counter pain relievers, etc
• Illegal drugs, such as cocaine and amphetamines
• High intake of sodium
• Hormonal changes in women
• Pregnancy
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Lack of exercise

• The most effective home remedy to treat high blood pressure would be to chew a clove of garlic in an empty stomach. Have a glass of water to swallow it down.
• Take 1 tablespoon each of fresh amla juice and honey in the morning. This is an effective natural remedy to lower the blood pressure.
• Add a tsp of cayenne pepper in half a cup of warm water. Drink this mixture whenever there is an increase in the blood pressure.
• Take equal proportions of watermelon seeds and khas khas. Grind them to make a powdery substance. Have 1 tsp of this powder on an empty stomach in the morning and in the evening. This is helpful in controlling the high blood pressure.
• In 100 grams of water, squeeze half a lemon. Have this concoction after every two hours. This would provide relief and also lower the blood pressure.
• Consume a tsp of fenugreek seeds with water. Repeat this both in the morning and evening for 10 to 15 days.
• A piece or two of garlic rolled in raisins would act beneficially in lowering the blood pressure.
• Consume 4 leaves of holy basil and two leaves of neem with 2-4 teaspoonfuls of water. Have this in an empty stomach for a week. This is effective in treating high blood pressure.
• Consume fresh papaya in an empty stomach for a month. This would help lower the high blood pressure.
• In 1-2 tsp of curd, take some Spiegel seeds. This is a good remedy for treating high blood pressure.
• Walk barefoot on green grass for about 15 to 20 minutes everyday. This improves blood circulation and helps to maintain the blood pressure at normal.
• Take equal proportions of onion juice and honey. Take 2 tablespoons of this mixture two times a day. This is an effective natural remedy to cure high blood pressure.
• Prepare a powdered mixture by adding equal proportions of fennel seeds, cumin seeds and sugar. Add a tsp of this powdered mixture in a glassful of water and drink it. In taking this once in the morning and evening is likely to solve the high blood pressure problem.
• Put hot compress over the heart. It is also useful in curing high blood pressure.
• Consuming baked potatoes are another effective way to cure high blood pressure.
• Prepare a juice using 25 to 30 curry leaves in a cup of water. Strain this drink and consume it in the morning. Lime juice can also be added to the mixture.