How To Treat High Or Low Blood Pressure

Written by Chicagohealers.com practitionerTeresa Zeigler, L.Ac–

High blood pressure or hypertension also known as the silent killer is a major problem in America’s fast-paced, high stress world. Blood pressure is the force of the flowing blood against the walls of the arteries. It is measured in two numbers. The first number is systolic pressure which represents the pressure generated when the heart contracts and pumps the blood through the artery. The lower number is diastolic pressure, which represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart is at rest. If your systolic pressure is equal or greater than 140 mmhg, and/or your diastolic pressure is equal or greater than 90 mmhg on three separate occasions while seated, a definite diagnosis can be made.

Causes of High Blood Pressure – Although behavior patterns and stress play an important part, hypertension is most closely related to dietary factors. Other key elements are:

Excessive weight or obesity

Lifestyle factors such as coffee consumption, alcohol intake, excessive salt use, and lack of aerobic exercise.

Cigarette smoking is a contributing factor in hypertension. Smoking is also positively associated with increased sugar, alcohol and caffeine consumption. Nicotine stimulates the adrenaline secretion.

If you experience any of the following sign/symptoms you should see your physician to have your blood pressure monitored: headache, fatigue, confusion, nausea/vomiting, excessive perspiration, muscle tremors, chest pain, ear ringing/buzzing How Can You Prevent High Blood Pressure?

Everyone–regardless of race, age, sex, or heredity–can help lower their chance of developing high blood pressure. Here’s how:

1) Maintain a healthy weight, lose weight if you are overweight,
2) Be more physically active,
3) Consume lower salt and sodium foods, reduce consumption of red meat, eat more fruits and vegetables
4) If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation. Quit smoking it increases your risk of heart attack and stroke.

These rules are also recommended for treating high blood pressure, although medicine is often added as part of the treatment. It is far better to keep your blood pressure from getting high in the first place.

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Hypertension or high blood pressure is probably the most important public health problem in developed countries. It is very ordinary, normally doesn’t produce very famous symptoms particularly in the early stages.
The good thing is, High blood pressure is with no trouble detect and usually easily treatable. On the other hand, send-off it untreated can lead to a host of evils like heart disease, kidney failure or stroke etc. and may even show fatal.
This is why meaningful your blood force numbers is significant, even when you’re feeling fine. If your blood pressure is usual, you can work with your health care team to stay it that way. If your blood pressure is too high, you need treatment to prevent damage to your body’s organs.
Causes of High Blood Pressure
1.    Chronic kidney disease
2.    Tumors or other diseases of the adrenal gland
3.    Pregnancy
4.    Use of birth control pills
5.    Alcohol addiction
6.    Thyroid dysfunction
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
1.    Even if high blood force does cause symptoms, the symptoms are more often than not mild and distracted (vague, or suggesting many different disorders).
2.    Thus, high blood pressure often is labeled “the silent killer.”
3.    People who have high blood pressure naturally don’t know it awaiting their blood pressure is measured.
Treatment of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (HBP) is treated with lifestyle changes and medicines.
Most people who have HBP will need lifelong treatment. Sticking to your treatment plan is important. It can prevent or stoppage the evils linked to HBP and help you live and stay active longer.
For more tips on controlling your blood pressure, see the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI’s) “Your Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure.”
The treatment goal for the majority adults is to get and keep blood pressure underneath
140/90 mmHg. For adults who have diabetes or chronic kidney illness, the goal is to get and keep blood pressure underneath 130/80 mmHg.
Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure
1.    The most effectual home remedy to treat high blood pressure would be to chew a clove of garlic in an unfilled stomach. Have a glass of water to swallow it down.
2.    Take 1 tablespoon every of fresh amla juice and honey in the morning. This is an efficient natural remedy to lower the blood pressure.
3.    Add a tsp of cayenne pepper in half a cup of warm water. Drink this combination whenever there is an augment in the blood pressure.
4.    Take equal proportions of watermelon seeds and khas khas. Grind them to make a powdery substance. Have 1 tsp of these fine particles on an empty abdomen in the morning and in the evening. This is helpful in controlling the high blood pressure.
5.    In 100 grams of water, squeeze half a lemon. Have this mixture after every two hours. This would provide relief and also lower the blood pressure.
6.    Drink a tsp of fenugreek seeds with water. Repeat this both in the morning and evening for 10 to 15 days.
7.    A piece or two of garlic roll in raisins would act beneficially in lower the blood pressure.
8.    Consume 4 leaves of holy aromatic plant and two foliage of neem with 2-4 teaspoonfuls of water. Have this in an empty stomach for a week. This is effectual in treating high blood pressure.