NATURAL REMEDIES TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
Many of us suffer from hypertension, which means having high blood pressure. As, most of us lead a very hectic life, with lots of tension at work, home, it elevates our blood pressure. Normally, when we visit the physician, we're asked to go through series of tests- blood tests, ECG and so on, then prescribed a number of medications, which may help to lower the blood pressure, but in the long run, all those chemicals that we take in as medications, affects our kidneys. So, a simple easy to follow remedy to lower your blood pressure.
!) Reduce salt intake- Most of us consume high amount of salt not only in our food preparations, but also along with other snacks, pickles that we consume everyday, as salt is used as a preservative. You can substitute for salt with thyme, it will improve the taste and also help to lower your BP.
2)Hibiscus, is a common plant, with nice flowers, which are also used to have nice long hair. But it is a known diuretic, which lowers the sodium in your body, thus decreasing the pressure in your arteries. The flower acts in the same way as ACE ( angiotensin converting enzyme) drugs. But this flower seems more effective than the drugs too.
Yo make hibiscus juice
1-2 tsp of dried hibiscus
hot water 1 cup
lemon juice or honey to taste
Method
boil water, add hibiscus, let it seep for 5 minutes. Add honey or lime juice to taste and drink this 2-3 times daily. This can be had cold too during summer days to quench your thirst and lower your BP at the same time.
3) Coconut water- It is the most pure water, which nature has provided us. Coconut water contains potassium and magnesium which helps to regulate muscle function, thus helping the heart, which is a big muscle in itself ! There is no cooking or addition of any other flavouring to drink this nature's delight. It can be drunk twice a day to get maximum benefits for those suffering from hypertension.
4) Fish oil, is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Studies have shown that it helps in lowering blood pressure, reduces triglycerides and increases HDL , good cholesterol. Heart transplant patients have been given fish oil to reduce the risk of hypertension. It can be mixed with orange juice and taken as per the direction given in the bottle.
5) Hawthorn- is a wonderful herb for the heart, as it is rich in flavonoids, which are highly beneficial for heart diseases.Some of the benefits are- palpitations, improves the functions of the blood vessels, reduce arterial blood pressure, regulates glucose metabolism and reduces the risk of hypertension. It widens the blood vessels, which helps to reduce the pressure of the blood. One can have hawthorn tea or its powder can be mixed with cinnamon powder, honey and cocoa and made into balls, which can be stored and taken daily for its benefits.
6) Garlic is well known for its anti-fungal, antibacterial,anticancer properties. Allicin, the organosulphur compound which is responsible for its health benefits. When taken in its raw form, it isn't beneficial, as it reacts with our stomach acid. It is better to take as tablets and according to the dosage prescribed in the bottle.
7) Watermelon is well-known as a thirst quenching fruit and for weight loss, as it contains 90% water. But an organic compound, citrulline, an amino-acid found in it, when consumed, our body is able to convert into a precursor for nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps to widen our blood vessels, which helps in lowering our hypertension.
8) Ginger-cardamom tea- Both are warming spices, which improve circulation. When a tsp. of cardamom, along with 2 tsp of fresh ginger is made into a cup of tea along with water and tea leaves, lowers BP. It is a very flavourful, warm drink to enjoy on a cold or rainy day, but also helps in lowering hypertension. One can add little milk and honey to the tea to enjoy its flavour.
9) Exercise is one of the most important one, which is recommended for various ailments. Half an hour of exercise is known to lower one's blood pressure by 4-9 mm of mercury reading. It also keeps our heart in good condition, as one loses weight too.
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!) Reduce salt intake- Most of us consume high amount of salt not only in our food preparations, but also along with other snacks, pickles that we consume everyday, as salt is used as a preservative. You can substitute for salt with thyme, it will improve the taste and also help to lower your BP.
2)Hibiscus, is a common plant, with nice flowers, which are also used to have nice long hair. But it is a known diuretic, which lowers the sodium in your body, thus decreasing the pressure in your arteries. The flower acts in the same way as ACE ( angiotensin converting enzyme) drugs. But this flower seems more effective than the drugs too.
Yo make hibiscus juice
1-2 tsp of dried hibiscus
hot water 1 cup
lemon juice or honey to taste
Method
boil water, add hibiscus, let it seep for 5 minutes. Add honey or lime juice to taste and drink this 2-3 times daily. This can be had cold too during summer days to quench your thirst and lower your BP at the same time.
3) Coconut water- It is the most pure water, which nature has provided us. Coconut water contains potassium and magnesium which helps to regulate muscle function, thus helping the heart, which is a big muscle in itself ! There is no cooking or addition of any other flavouring to drink this nature's delight. It can be drunk twice a day to get maximum benefits for those suffering from hypertension.
4) Fish oil, is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Studies have shown that it helps in lowering blood pressure, reduces triglycerides and increases HDL , good cholesterol. Heart transplant patients have been given fish oil to reduce the risk of hypertension. It can be mixed with orange juice and taken as per the direction given in the bottle.
5) Hawthorn- is a wonderful herb for the heart, as it is rich in flavonoids, which are highly beneficial for heart diseases.Some of the benefits are- palpitations, improves the functions of the blood vessels, reduce arterial blood pressure, regulates glucose metabolism and reduces the risk of hypertension. It widens the blood vessels, which helps to reduce the pressure of the blood. One can have hawthorn tea or its powder can be mixed with cinnamon powder, honey and cocoa and made into balls, which can be stored and taken daily for its benefits.
6) Garlic is well known for its anti-fungal, antibacterial,anticancer properties. Allicin, the organosulphur compound which is responsible for its health benefits. When taken in its raw form, it isn't beneficial, as it reacts with our stomach acid. It is better to take as tablets and according to the dosage prescribed in the bottle.
7) Watermelon is well-known as a thirst quenching fruit and for weight loss, as it contains 90% water. But an organic compound, citrulline, an amino-acid found in it, when consumed, our body is able to convert into a precursor for nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps to widen our blood vessels, which helps in lowering our hypertension.
8) Ginger-cardamom tea- Both are warming spices, which improve circulation. When a tsp. of cardamom, along with 2 tsp of fresh ginger is made into a cup of tea along with water and tea leaves, lowers BP. It is a very flavourful, warm drink to enjoy on a cold or rainy day, but also helps in lowering hypertension. One can add little milk and honey to the tea to enjoy its flavour.
9) Exercise is one of the most important one, which is recommended for various ailments. Half an hour of exercise is known to lower one's blood pressure by 4-9 mm of mercury reading. It also keeps our heart in good condition, as one loses weight too.
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