High Blood Pressure | Causes, Symptoms, Home Remedies of High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure – Introduction

High Blood Pressure – Hi people! Today I am going to talk about one of the problems that I have been facing since the past two years. Also, I have heard many people talk about it and how it has been affecting their life largely. Hoping that I might be able to clear your doubts to some extent regarding the topic. The name of my topic as I have written it at the beginning itself but would like to repeat it for you people “problems caused due to fluctuating blood pressure”.

What is High Blood Pressure (BP)?

High blood pressure is dangerous for health. Because it can gradually damage all organs of the body Like Heart, kidney, brain etc. High blood pressure is like a virus. One which has affected many and is also called hypertension. Hypertension is regularly called the ‘quiet executioner’. High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms in the early stages and remains as a silent disease for a very long time.

Can fluctuating Blood Pressure be cured?

The answer is NO. The fluctuation of blood pressure is something that can cause severe damages. Maintaining normal BP is way too important. If the blood pressure is low, you may faint, and can also cause brain damage. If the blood pressure is high, It can damage the blood vessels in our brain. Both high and low blood pressures are dangerous for health. Normal blood pressure is important for normal functioning.

Can blood pressure be managed without medicines?

The answer is yes. It can be managed without medicines. But not possible in every case. Fluctuation in blood pressure is due to multiple factors, such as hormones, water content, amount of salt consumed, Kidney function, heart function and neural function. All these factors work in harmony to maintain blood pressure.

How to understand the fluctuating numbers of our blood pressure?

BP is measured using two numbers. Normal adult blood pressure Is measured as systolic (upper one) and diastolic (lower one). The difference between the two pressures is that Systolic pressure is measured when the heart is pumping, thus it’s high. Whereas diastolic is measured when the heart is relaxing, thus it’s low. Therefore, blood pressure is never zero even when the heart is relaxing.

Blood pressure is always written as systolic/diastolic for example 120/80 where 120 is systolic (when the heart is pumping) and 80 is diastolic (when the heart is relaxing). Normal diastolic blood pressure Can vary from 60 to 90 And normal systolic blood pressure can vary from 90 to 140. So, 140/90 and 90/60 both come under the category of normal. Blood pressure can fluctuate between this range (90/60 to 140/90). If your blood pressure is higher than 140/90 then it’s high BP and if it’s lower than 90/60 then it’s low BP. If your blood pressure Is higher than 140/90 most of the time, then you should get some tests done to find out the cause of your high blood pressure.

How can blood pressure cause Fatigue?

 Blood-pressure meds may hinder the siphoning activity of the heart. They may push down the whole focal sensory system or in terms of diuretics, drain electrolytes that the body needs.

Regular consumption of blood pressure medicines can result in addition to more issues

Issues apart from what the person with fluctuating blood pressure is facing. Sleepiness is regularly a typical symptom of numerous drugs used to bring down circulatory strain. Pulse meds may slow the siphoning activity of the heart, on account of diuretics, the body can lose basic electrolytes. The body responds to this by creating less energy thus brings about expanded sleepiness and weakness. Unexplained sleepiness that doesn’t seem to have a reason can be due to hypertension.

Issues that I am facing due to regular medicines.

I have been taking medicines for the regulation of my circulatory strain, from the past six to seven years. However, from the last two years, I have been facing tiredness, fatigue out of nowhere. Many times, I suddenly fell prey to disease as fever and tiredness come along with it. (However, I would prefer not to!) To understand the issue better I conversed with my nervous system specialist. My gynaecologist suggested, ‘have an MRI’. I have had a pressure test and MRI and everything was ordinary.

The results were a discouragement to me. However, I never stopped thinking about it. At once I thought it might be because of my menopause but it wasn’t this. Hence, I kept my research on and finally found the results.

Circulatory strain prescription results in Fatigue

It’s imperative to remember that all prescriptions have results and that incorporates your pulse meds. The vast majority of these results disappear with time as your body acclimates to the new medicine. The most widely recognized results are:

• Hack
• Looseness of the bowels/blockage
• Wooziness or dizziness
• Erection issues
• Feeling anxious
• Feeling drained, frail, sleepy, or an absence of energy
• Cerebral pain
• Sickness or heaving
• Skin rash
• Weight reduction or addition easily

Hence consumption of more medicines can cause side effects too. Thus, the reason to all my tiredness and fatigue came out to be the only thing which was protecting me.

Instructions & Home Remedies to handle the Fatigue:

Despite the fact that fatigue can be a manifestation of hypertension but lack of rest can also be one cause. Resting 5 hours or less every night may raise the danger of hypertension. It is even said that if you are already suffering from hypertension, lack of sleep will only worsen it.

1.Decrease the amount of salt-The amount of salt that we intake can also lead to the fluctuation in our blood pressure. If the amount is more than required than it can lead to high blood pressure. This happens because salt increases the amount of sodium in our body. Due to the increased sodium decrease the diameter of our blood vessels. Moreover, due to sodium the water retention capability of our body increases. Due to this, we are not able to excrete, required amount of water in the form of urine.

2.Maintain a proper weight: Second important thing that you have to maintain is weight, according to your height and age. The amount of fat that our body gains it deposits not only on our stomach, arms, face but also on our blood vessels. The fat deposited on our blood vessels tends to form a blockage in the uniform flow of blood. Hence weight management is required. The basic and the easiest step that you can start with is, reduce the amount of sugar and fatty foods intake because they are the highest calorie-rich foods.

3.High physical activities: you have to maintain a high physical activity for your body. If you are a person who has a desk job, the amount of physical activity is utterly low. Such people need to do some extra activities to keep their body working. You can start with exercises like running, brisk walk, yoga (breathing exercises) and so on. Exercises will not only help in keeping your body moving but also will help in the easy flow of blood. Moreover, it will also decrease the blockage in your vessels. When we do respiratory exercises, they tend to increase the amount of oxygen in our body. With the increased amount of oxygen, the fat deposited will start oxidizing and as a result reduction in blockage will occur.

4.Stress management: The most important point is stress management. Because due to stress hormones are released in our body. Due to these hormones, the broader diameter of the blood vessels will become strung up. There is a very small area from which the blood has to pass and again that creates blood pressure problems.

5.Meditation: To control High Blood Pressure, I only recommend you to do meditation on a daily basis. The stress we face comes to us due to our surroundings, that is our job, people around us and so on. So, when you leave all these things and sit alone with yourself then you will become cool and calm and stress-free. So, with the help of Meditation High Blood Pressure can be reduced.

6.Midday naps: We are going to talk about the amazing beneficial effects of napping on high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a very common problem that increases the risk of heart diseases stroke and kidney failure.

A new study shows that taking a short 20 to 40-minute nap during the day helps in significantly reducing blood pressure.  Taking a low blood pressure drug for example can lower your blood pressure level an average of five to seven millimetres of mercury. But a 40-minute nap if taken regularly can reduce overall blood pressure levels.

7. Quit smoking:- As we all know and I repeat, smoking is awful for your lungs. It will also make us sensitive and hence easily attacked by blood pressure problems. The nicotine and tobacco smoke are a major contributor to the issue. It raises your circulatory strain and pulse, limits your supply routes and solidifies their dividers, makes your blood bound to cluster. It focuses on your heart and sets you up for a coronary failure or stroke.

8.Cutoff liquor: Drinking a glass of red wine with your supper is totally fine. It may considerably offer heart-medical advantages when done with some restraint. However, drinking an excessive amount of liquor can prompt bunches of medical problems, including hypertension.

• Home Remedies that might help you in controlling your blood pressure.

Before going further, I just want to ask a question from you that have you seen a water motor? I’m just asking this question because it has a strong relationship with high blood pressure. The water pump is a device which helps in pumping water and is further connected to a pipe from where the pumped water is drawn. But if you press the pipe and try to stop the water flow, the water pump might burst with all the pressure. As we all know the water requires a way to go and we are stopping it. Such a process occurs in our body.

We also have a motor and different pipe in our body. The motor is our heart which is pumping the blood and the pipes which are carrying that blood to the whole body. So, when there is a decrease in the diameter of the blood vessels then the pressure is created in the blood vessels and that creates the problem of high blood pressure. Below are some remedies which might help in reducing the blockage.

1. Garlic water: Garlic water is an excellent way to regulate blood pressure. It stimulates the production of nitric oxide. It is a gas with a strong vasodilatory action facilitating blood circulation and decreasing the pressure on the heart. In addition to this, garlic is an excellent ally to maintain the cardiovascular health of any person. This is because it has incredible antioxidant and protective properties. Hence it prevents the emergence of problems such as atherosclerosis.

An excellent way to consume garlic is to drink flavoured garlic water or its capsules throughout the day.

 Ingredients: 100 millilitres of water, one raw garlic clove peeled and crushed

Method of preparation

Place the garlic clove in a glass of water and let it rest for eight to ten hours and drink this water on an empty stomach. In addition to this water, garlic can be ingested throughout the day with food being better to swallow than water.

A good tip is to add a few cloves of garlic to the olive oil. Whenever you use olive oil besides consuming a good fat you will also be using the properties of garlic.

2. Lemon juice: lemon juice is a good home remedy to control high blood pressure. Drink a lemonade mixed with coconut water. This juice has diuretic properties that help regulate blood pressure.

 Ingredients: 100 millilitres of coconut water, 2 lemons

Method of preparation: Mix the ingredients very well and then drink once a day.

3. Canary seed tea: A good home remedy for high blood pressure is to drink canary seed water or make an infusion. It is a food rich in antioxidants and other components that have vasodilatory properties helping to lower blood pressure.

 Ingredients: 500 millilitres water, one tablespoon of canary seed, one cinnamon stick

Method of preparation: Place the ingredients in a pot and boil for five minutes. Cover the pot and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Then you can strain it and drink it afterwards. Drink two to three cups of this tea per day.

4. Blueberries: In addition to being an excellent source of antioxidants, fighting diseases such as cancer and preventing early aging, blueberries also help lower blood pressure especially when consumed daily. its action seems to be more noticeable in people who have high cardiovascular risks such as obese people or people with metabolic syndrome. It can be used as a complementary treatment indicated by the doctor.

   

 Ingredients: One cup of blueberries, half glass of water juice, half lemon

Method of preparation: Blend all ingredients until smooth, this juice should be consumed one to two times per day.

5. Jamaica flower tea: The hibiscus flower is a plant that has been widely used during the weight loss process. However, this plant has other important effects such as reducing blood pressure. This occurs because it is rich in anthocyanins, which are flavonoids that help regulate blood pressure. For best results, the calyxes of the darker flowers should be used. It has a great number of anthocyanins and the greater their effect in reducing blood pressure.

 Ingredients: One to two grams of hibiscus flower, one cup of boiling water.

Method of preparation:

Place the calyxes of the hibiscus flower inside the cup and let it rest for 10 minutes Then strain and drink one to two times a day.

6.Horsetail tea: It is an excellent natural diuretic that increases the production of urine. It eliminates excess fluids in the body so it is an excellent ally to lower BP. People who suffer from fluid retention as excess water in the body causes more stress on the heart worsening cases of hypertension. This tea should not be consumed for more than one week at a time. As it also causes the elimination of important minerals through the urine.

Ingredients: 200 millilitres of boiling water, one tablespoon of dried horsetail leaves.

Method of preparation: Place the horsetail leaves in boiling water and let them rest for 10 minutes then strain and drink warm. This tea can be consumed two to three times a day.

7.Valerian tea: valerian roots contain excellent soothing and relaxing properties that help improve blood circulation. In addition to this because it is very soothing and acts directly on the neurotransmitter. Gaba valerian can be used by people who have frequent anxiety attacks, which can cause increased BP.

 Ingredients: One cup with boiling water,5 grams of valerian root.

 Method of preparation:

Place the valerian root in the cup with the boiling water letting it rest for 10 minutes strain and drink two to three times per day.

8.Olive leaf tea: Olive leaves are one of the best natural remedies for high blood pressure. Because through the action of its polyphenols, get to regulate blood pressure and lower it without causing a risk of hypotension.

Ingredients: Half cup with boiling water, Three tablespoons of dried olive leaves.

Method of preparation: Place the olive leaves in a cup of boiling water and let it stand for 10 minutes, strain and drink warm. Three to four cups throughout the day.

9.Coconut Water: Individuals with hypertension must keep their bodies very much hydrated. It is a smart thought to drink eight to 10 glasses of water every day. Coconut water is especially gainful for bringing down pulse. Alongside coconut water, you can likewise utilize coconut oil when cooking.

10. Onion Juice: Onions have additionally been found to bring down your circulatory strain. It is because of the presence of a cell reinforcement flavanol called quercetin.

Ingredients: Two teaspoons of fresh onion juice, one teaspoon of raw unprocessed honey.

Method of preparation: Mix both very well, Take this mixture,1 tablespoon in the morning and 1 tablespoon in the evening. This will reduce your BP naturally.

• Consuming high fibre diet such as fruits and vegetables, green leafy vegetables to treat High Blood Pressure:

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10 Food to cure High Blood Pressure.

1.Kiwifruits: Kiwifruit is one of the most antioxidant-rich foods along with grapes and wild blueberries. They are rich in lutein a potent antioxidant and this may be what is responsible for their blood pressure lowering. Eating three Kiwis a day helps to decrease blood pressure.

2. Watermelon: watermelons are loaded with citrulline and lycopene. These two powerful plant compounds play an important role in managing high blood pressure in the body. Citrulline is converted into arginine, an amino acid that is needed for the production of a gas called nitric oxide. When nitric oxide is produced it helps in expanding blood vessels. Which further boosts better blood flow and prevents an abnormal spike in BP levels.

3.Leafy green vegetables: leafy green vegetables like spinach are low in calories, high in fibre and packed with heart-healthy nutrients like potassium, folate and magnesium. These vegetables are also rich in natural nitrates, which help to manage blood pressure

4. Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate contains more than 60% cocoa solids and has less sugar than regular chocolate. Most dark chocolates are high in flavonoids that are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Eating a small spoon of dark chocolate daily can help lower BP.

5.Skim milk and yoghurt: skim milk and yoghurt are an excellent source of calcium and also a decent source of potassium and magnesium. These nutrients together help in lowering blood pressure.

6.Banana: Bananas are an extremely good source of potassium, fibre and low in sodium. Studies showed that potassium and fibre status reduces the risk of high BP.

7.Pepper:  Those experiencing mellow hypertension will profit by eating cayenne pepper. It assists the smooth flow of blood by keeping platelets from bunching together and amassing in the blood. You can add some cayenne pepper in our food. We can also add a squeeze to a bowl of soup. Since cayenne pepper is very zesty, you just need to utilize a smidgen.

8.Watermelon and Poppy Seeds: Grind equal quantities of dried watermelon seeds and poppy seeds (kus kus).Take teaspoon of this mixture every morning on an empty stomach and then again in the evening.

9.Cinnamon: In all honesty, this restorative zest has been utilized for quite a long time. You ought to consistently have it available for use in a wide range of plans, both sweet and fiery. By and large, you can add it to treats, cakes, juices, smoothies, stews, meats, sauces, and then some. This intriguing zest is ideal for lowering blood pressure.

10. Spinach: Spinach is high in nitrates. It also has cancer prevention agents, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, settling on it an incredible decision for individuals with hypertension

Now you know all the home treatments and essential Home Remedies to lower high blood pressure at home, without any great effort. Make sure to start a healthy diet routine and add more vegetables to your diet with all these remedies. In a healthy diet, you can easily lower high blood pressure.

Finally, I want to say that hypertension or high BP is a chronic disease means that this disease will last up to the end of your life. But it doesn’t mean that it can’t be cured.  It is totally treatable if you follow these instructions and remedies in your daily routines. You are definitely going to treat the problem of high blood pressure permanently. All of these precautions and measures are not the theoretical one. They are actual real-life experiences. So, just try them you are definitely going to cure your high blood pressure. That’s all about the treatment of high blood pressure. With the hope that my article will help you cure your blood pressure issue a bit, I would like to end this here.

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