Address Blood Pressure Issues with Ayurveda
Blood Pressure and Ayurveda
Blood pressure is known as Rakta Gata Vata in Ayurveda because it is caused by the imbalance of vata and pitta. The blood pressure is high when the arterial blood pressure is above the normal range.
Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart attacks, stroke, heart failure, aneurysms and is a cause of chronic kidney disease and also retinopathies.
Hypertension is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary hypertension means high blood pressure with no obvious underlying cause whereas Secondary hypertension is caused by other medical conditions and they affect the kidneys, arteries, or even the endocrine system.
Causes of blood pressure
- Stress
- Unhealthy diet
- Hardening of the arteries
- Sedentary lifestyles
- Imbalance of the nervous system
- Metabolic disorders
- Smoking
- Intake of excessive alcohol
- History of BP in the family
- Obesity
- Excessive intake of tea and coffee
- Disruption of natural biological rhythms
Symptoms of blood pressure
- Pain in the back of the neck
- Palpitations
- Heart pain
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Fatigue
- Difficulty in breathing
- Nervous tension
Diet and lifestyle for blood pressure
- Avoid foods that are hard-to-digest
- Avoid meat, eggs, table salt, pickles, tea and coffee
- Avoid smoking as it increases the heart rate
- Favor foods that are nourishing, light, easy-to-digest and satisfying
- Increase use of garlic, lemon, Indian gooseberry, watermelon and grapefruit.
- Regular light exercises like walking, jogging and swimming is one of the best ways to lower blood
- Staying happy is the best medicine, to relieve stress and anxiety, which are the main causes of blood pressure.
Effects of prolonged blood pressure
- Stroke
- heart attacks
- Palpitations
- Enlargement of heart size
- Heart attacks
- Facial paralysis
- Blindness
- Ringing in the ears
- Anxiety and restlessness
Ayurveda treatment for blood pressure
The Ayurvedic approach towards blood pressure is not to attack the disorder with blood pressure medicine, but to attempt to innately support the body. Ayurvedic treatments are aimed at identifying the root cause of the condition and then help to eradicate the problem from its roots. For this to happen, firstly the digestion is improved and the digestive fire is strengthened. Secondly, the toxins accumulated in the heart channels will be eliminated and mind relaxation techniques are recommended to ensure that the body and mind remain stable.
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