High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Regarded as the silent killer and the biggest
menace of the present generation, it happens when blood pressure
crosses the systolic pressure i.e. the highest pressure reached
during each heartbeat.
Symptoms
Root Causes
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Stress and hectic life-style.
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Vitiation of vata
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Smoking and an excessive intake of
intoxicants
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Hardening of the arteries
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Obesity
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Metabolic disorders
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Excessive intake of common table salt
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Overloading of fast foods
Healing Options
| Herbs |
- Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina)
- Jatamansi ( Nardostachys jatamansi)
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Ayurvedic Supplements
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| Diet |
- Food should be consumed either raw or steamed. Amount of oil(olive oil or mustard oil ) in
the food should not exceed one or two tea spoon a
day.
- Avoid excessive salt(not more than one tea spoon a
day).
- Follow the following vegetarian diet:
Vegetables: Garlic, lemon,parsley,
Fruits: Indian Gooseberry,Grape fruuit, watermelon,
Dairy: Low fat Milk
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Coffee should be avoided. Tea can be taken in
moderation (twice a day) .
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| Lifestyle |
- Should get 8 hours of sleep
- Proper rest is of primary importance
- Avoid overstrain
- Don't worry be happy
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| Yoga |
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| Ayurvedic Massage |
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