Holistic Healing Approach to Combat Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
A blood pressure up to 120/80 is considered normal, up to 139/89 it is called pre-hypertension and above 140/90 it is called hypertension.
The holistic healing techniques used for treating hypertension consist of following treatments:
Ayurvedic Treatments
Ayurvedic treatment for hypertension consists of prescription of following herbs, medications and detoxification techniques like Panchkarma, depending upon the basic constitution of the patient as per Ayurvedic principles, age and severity of the disease.
Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina) is most popular Ayurvedic herb used for treating hypertension.
The other herbs used for treating hypertension include:
Garlic (Allium sativum), Jatamansi ( Nordotachyns jatammansi ), Shankapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Methi (Trigonella foenum), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and diuretic herbs like Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) and Gokhshura (Tribulus terrestris)
Following medications are used in Ayurveda to treat hypertension:
Sarpagandhadi vati , Brahmi vati churna, Amarsundari vat i, Lasunadi vati, Punarnavadi guggul, and Brahma rasayan.
Panchakarma techniques like Niruha basti Chikitsa (non unctuous enema) is useful in treating hypertension. Dhara therapy, wherein oil processed with Bala (sida cordifolia) and milk is allowed to drop in small droplets on the forehead of the patient, is also helpful in treating chronic cases of hypertension.
Homeopathic Treatments
Homeopathic remedies used in treating hypertension include:
Argentum nitricum, Aurum metallicum, Belladona, Calcarea carbonica, Natrum muriaticum and Nux vomica.
Naturopathy
Naturopathy uses diet and lifestyle modifications to treat hypertension, such as:
-Losing extra weight and fat.
-A naturopathy diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, sprouted legumes; and low in fat and salt.
-Regular exercise like brisk walking and swimming.
-Quitting smoking and alcohol.
-Daily Yoga, Pranayama and meditation for stress management.
-Avoiding anger, tension, stress and loud noise.
- Consumption of juices of alfalfa, wheatgrass, amla (Indian gooseberry), grapefruit, basil, carrots, lemon and cucumber.
Yoga Therapy
Yogasana which are practiced for treating hypertension include:
Shavasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana, Yogamudra, Dhanurasana, Paschimottasana, Konasana, Matayasana, and Matsyendrasana.
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional therapy consists of dietary changes like eating foods low in cholesterol, saturated fat and salt; and taking appropriate vitamins, minerals and supplements that help in maintaining healthy blood pressure.
Heart healthy foods include: Fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, legumes, onions, garlic and flaxseeds.
Foods to be avoided include: Red meat, eggs, excessive alcohol, whole milk, cream cheeses, cakes, pastries, cookies and high fat biscuits.
Vitamin C is beneficial in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.
Minerals useful in combating hypertension include: potassium, magnesium and calcium.
Other nutrients beneficial to heart include: Omega 3 oils, L- Arginine and Coenzyme Q10.
Physical Therapy and Exercise
Exercises recommended for those suffering from hypertension include:
Low level aerobic training such as biking and treadmill; brisk walking, swimming, and low resistance weight training using lighter weights for increased number of repetitions.
Besides these therapies, relaxation techniques like meditation, laughter therapy and Vedic chanting are also useful for those suffering from hypertension, since they help in alleviating stress, one of the biggest factors responsible for development of hypertension.
Sources:
1.Author: Ayurveda For You
Page Title: Ayurvedic Treatment For Hypertension
Site Title: ayurveda-foryou.com
2. Author: Ayurvediccure
Page Title: High Blood Pressure Traetment
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