HYPERTENSION

It is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high blood pressure alone 140/90mmHg and is considered severe if the pressure is alone 180/120mmHg.

                 In Ayurveda, it is known as Rakta gata vata. Unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle are the main causes of hypertension.

Symptoms:

-         Fatigue

-         Headache

-         Palpitation

-         Pain in back of neck

Treatment:

-         Ayurvedic treatment includes removal of toxins that have accumulated in the heart channels.

-         Improving digestion and strengthening of digestive fire is necessary.

-         Herbs like Arjuna, Manjistha, Sarpagandha Churna have shown positive results.

Diet & Lifestyle:

-         Avoid salt and pickles.

-         Regular exercise only daily basis.

-         Take 2-3 cloves, crush them and boil them in milk and have it daily twice a day.

-         Juice of bottle guard daily on an empty stomach is also helpful in reducing blood pressure.