Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

The unhealthy life-style and not getting proper sleep give birth to a silent killer known as hypertension. In layman language we can call hypertension as high blood pressure. Heart is the main organ in our body as a minor heart attack can kill us. Most of the people not have the knowledge of hypertension and they ignore them. The normal blood pressure is the amount of blood your heart pumps but in high blood pressure the more blood is pumped through your heart that makes your arteries narrower.

You can measure your blood pressure through sphygmomanometer and if the reading is always more than 120/80mmHg than you are a hypertension patient.

Now days the risk of high blood pressure is increasing people at the age of 18 are facing this issue. But mostly after the age of 45, people are facing this problem.

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension?

The signs and symptoms seen in a hypertension patient are:

• Headache
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea
• Blurred vision
• Vertigo
• General weakness
• Nasal bleeding
• Fatigue
• Pulsation felt in the head or neck
• Swelling in the feet

What are the Causes of Hypertension?

There are different causes for hypertension the most common is excessive intake of salt, kidney problems, thyroid problems, and congenital defect in blood vessels, obstructive sleep apnea, and certain medication like pain reliever, decongestants, cold remedies, birth control pills, & other prescription drugs.

Who are at the Higher Risk of Hypertension?

There are different factors that increase the risk of hypertension:

• Family history: If in your family you have history of high blood pressure than you may be at risk of hypertension.
• Age: With growing age you should have a check on hypertension.
• Race: Hypertension is more common in Africans.
• Obese or overweight: More weight increases the risk of high blood pressure.
• Excessive salt: Increased amount of salt intake can retain fluid that increases the blood pressure.
• Stress & anxiety: High level of anxiety and stress increases the risk of hypertension.
• No activities: Lack of activities like doing yoga, playing outdoor games, exercises, etc increase high blood pressure.
• Alcohol consumption: Excessive intake of alcohol affects your blood pressure and increase the normal range.
• Chronic health conditions: The health issues like diabetes, kidney disease, and sleep apnea increases the risk of hypertension.

What is the Ayurvedic Treatment for Hypertension?

In Ayurveda hypertension is named as “rakta gata vata” in which vata dosha create problem in rakta Dhatu. Ayurvedic herbs give effective and good results as it acts on the root cause of disease. Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides a complete care known as “Hypertension care kit” for treating high blood pressure. This kit comprises of four products known as Sarpagandha ghan vati, Manasamrita Gulika, Brodley syrup, & Trikatu tablets.

ALL PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL:

1. Detox tablets

These are 100% natural & safe containing 1gm herbs extract. The herbs used for formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, & immuno-modulator properties. The herbs & minerals used for preparation of this churna shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. The main Ingredients are Parwal Pishti, Shukta Pishti, Giloy Satav, Kamdudha Ras, Jahar Mohra, Akik Pishti, Gandhak Rasayan, Shankh Bhasma, Sutshekhar Ras, Sudhyog Tab, Shwet Parpati, Yavakshaar.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

2. Stress care tablet

It is an amazing combination of natural herbs like Sarpgandha, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stress conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to increase the mental and physical performance. Maintain stress level,Provide strength to the nervous system, Good in neurological problems, Works in anxiety, loneliness, insomnia, sleep, Memory loss, and Palpitations. In Ayurveda when there is an imbalance of three energies i.e. vata, pitta and Kapha, it leads to disease. Vata has a sub dosha named prana doshas which regulates the sensory perception, brain, and mind. Tarpak Kapha subtype of kapha, governs cerebrospinal fluid, sadhak pitta subtype of pitta doshas governs emotions and their impact on the heart. So any vitiation of these doshas leads to stress.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Brodley Syrup

This is herbal syrup prepared from various herbs like Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), etc. These all herbs in combination show antioxidant, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immuno-modulator, anti-hypertensive properties. The use of this syrup maintains hypertension in an individual.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily with normal water.

4. Nerve Up Tablet:

It is pure herbo-mineral formulation which helps to balance the vata dosha. It act as nervine stimulator and also reduces Kapha doshas. It mainly acts on central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like Shudha kuchala, Shudha shilajeet, Abhrak bhasma, Praval pishti, Shankh bhasma etc. This contains natural Vatahar properties and helps in curing vata diseases. It speeds up physical and mental processes. It helps in painful joints, stiffness, inflammation, swelling and general weakness.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

What is the Panchakarma Treatment for Hypertension?

Panchakarma treatment give good results along with the ayurvedic medicines mentioned above. It cleanses the body internally that remove all toxins from the body. Chandigarh Ayurved Centre the best ayurvedic centre for Panchakarma and ayurvedic medicines. There are two main procedures that are beneficial for hypertension patients.

• Shirodhara: In this procedure the lukewarm medicated oil is poured on the forehead slowly. This oil keeps your mind relaxed. The headache and stress related to hypertension patients are treated with this procedure.
• Nasayam: In this panchakarma procedure herbal oil is inserted in each nostril. This herbal oil opens all the channels in the head. It is a best procedure for hypertension patients.

Healthy Tips & Diet for Hypertension Patients:

• First step is to reduce your excessive salt intake in diet.
• Eat fresh fruits and green vegetables in raw form.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid fast and processed food item.
• Reduce your weight and exercise for 30 mins at least.
• Do perform yoga and Pranayam especially breathing exercises.
• Avoid pickle, papad, pizza, burger, maggie, tea, coffee, eggs, and meat.
• Sleep at least 8 hours at right time.
• Reduce stress and anxiety.
• Do perform yoga poses such as Vajrasana, paschimottasana, shavasana, sukhasana, ardha mastsyendrasana, janusirsasana, virasana, setu bandhasana, bhastrika Pranayama, etc.