Oxygenated blood is pumped by the heart into the blood vessels called arteries. While travelling blood pushes against the walls of the arteries and a pressure is generated, which is called blood pressure. High blood pressure is also known as hypertension and it is classified into primary hypertension as well as secondary hypertension.
In primary hypertension there is no specific cause but in secondary hypertension there may be some specific cause like aging, alcohol abuse, overweight, genetic grounds, emotional stress, caffeine intake, sodium or salt sensitivity, kidney disease, narrowing of arteries, adrenal gland disease and also medications like contraceptive pills, diet pills, steroids etc.
Some of the important symptoms of high blood pressure are nose bleeding, dizziness, headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, sleepiness, blurred vision, impaired memory, restlessness and flushed face.
The problem of hypertension or high blood pressure can be treated by various methods but it is best to treat this problem naturally. Some of the important remedies to control hypertension naturally:
1. By lowering stress, you can lower the problem of hypertension. Breathing exercises, extra-curricular activities, listening to music, practicing yoga and all other activities like these can reduce stress and brings happiness in one’s life.
2. Person suffering from the problem of hypertension or high blood pressure must do exercises regularly. It is necessary to work-out daily for at least 30 minutes. You can prefer to do jogging, brisk walks and exercises.
3. You must include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Reduce the consumption of meat in your diet. Strictly avoid the consumption of food rich in saturated fats and cholesterol. Patients of hypertension are advised to take potassium rich food like bananas, watermelons, oranges, spinach, potato etc.
4. Smoking must be completely avoided. We can say that the problem of high blood pressure worsens with smoking.
5. In case of hypertension, weight must be reduced. Usually obese people suffer from the problem of high blood pressure. You must control obesity by cutting down daily consumption of calorie, avoid eating chocolates and also fatty junk food.
6. Our BP is raised by the intake of caffeine, so its intake must be checked. You must avoid the intake of coffee, tea, sodas etc and the drink or food rich in caffeine must be taken in moderate amount.
7. You can reduce your BP by reducing the amount of salt in your diet. You must select food products with low sodium content.
8. You can take care of your heart naturally by supplementing yourself with herbal ‘Stresx’ capsules. This herbal supplement acts as a heart tonic and helps in maintaining healthy BP.