What is High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure (hypertension), often called a silent killer, is the pressure of the blood in the arteries. Blood pressure is typically recorded as the systolic pressure (as the heart beats) over the diastolic pressure (time between two beats). A consistent blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or higher is considered high blood pressure. Untreated, high blood pressure will cause heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, injury to the brain and eyes.
Common Causes of High Blood Pressure
- Obesity
- Lifestyle
- Genetic factors
- Excessive alcohol
- Birth control pills
- Pain relievers
Other underlying causes may include:
- Kidney diseases
- Adrenal diseases
- Abnormal blood vessels
- Eclampsia / Pre-eclampsia in pregnant women
- Thyroid diseases
Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure
Tips 1:
Powder 100 gm melon seeds and 100 gm poppy seeds (khus-khus). Mix and store in a clean container. Consume 1 tsp with water morning and evening.
Tips 2:
A clove of garlic is highly recommended for high blood pressure. Chew one clove of garlic first thing every morning and wash it down with water. The garlic can also be coarsely pound and swallowed with water.
Tips 3:
Make a juice of 25-30 curry leaves with 1 cup of water. Strain and drink first thing in the morning. Limejuice can be added for taste.
Tips 4:
In the same manner coriander or fenugreek leaves can be tried they won’t harm in any way and at the same time one can find out what is best suited to their system.
Tips 5:
Mix 1 tsp honey with 1 tsp ginger juice and 1 tsp cumin powder. Have twice a day.