High blood pressure is a common health problem seen in many people. It
is also known as hypertension, a chronic medical condition that occurs
when there is an elevated pressure of the blood in the arteries. Usually
the blood pressure is measured by the systolic and diastolic movements.
High blood pressure is reported if the reading is at or above 140/90
mmHg persistently.
There are many causes that may result in this health problem, some of
them are stress, genetic factors, excessive intake of salt, obesity,
high alcohol intake, lack of physical activity, pain killers, birth
control pills, adrenal diseases, and kidney diseases etc.
Hypertension may lead to many chronic health conditions including heart
failure, peripheral arterial disease, stroke, and chronic kidney
failures. Though there are many medicines that are prescribed to control
hypertension. But there are many simple home remedies that can help you
prevent and control high blood pressure.
Here are some of the natural remedies for hypertension that are available in your kitchen
Banana:
Banana is the best natural remedy for blood pressure. Eat one or two
bananas daily to keep your high blood pressure in control. The high
potassium present in the banana will help you control the blood pressure
level. It aids you to be free of cholesterol, with its low sodium
levels. Apart from banana, you can also try eating spinach, dried
apricots, orange juice, raisins, currants, baked sweet potatoes, winter
squash, zucchini, and cantaloupe.
Garlic:
Garlic processes the great properties that help you get blood pressure
in control. Either raw or cooked form garlic helps you in reducing
cholesterol level. Whenever you have your blood pressure level high then
try eating 1 - 2 slightly crushed cloves of garlic regularly. As
crushed garlic cloves generate hydrogen sulfide, which helps in
promoting good flow of blood, decreases the pressure on the heart and
gets rid of gas. You can also take 5 to 6 drops of garlic juice mixed
with 4 teaspoons of water two times a day for better results.
Celery:
Celery contains high levels of 3-N-butylphthalide, which is a
‘phytochemical’ that helps you to control high blood pressure level. Eat
celery regularly to see improvement in your blood pressure level. It
also helps you in stress hormones reduction that constricts the blood
vessels, which may lead to high BP. If you like celery then you can
munch on to lower your BP or you can consume one stalk of it along with
one glass of water every day.
Lemon:
Lemon is one of the best remedies for hypertension. It makes the blood
vessels soft and flexible removing their rigidness, making the blood
pressure levels low. Lemon contains high amounts of Vitamin B, so
regularly consuming lemon helps you prevent for heart failure. If you
are having high blood pressure then you must drink fresh lemon juice as
many times as possible. Drinking one glass lemon juice mixed with warm
water every morning on empty stomach is good for health. Avoid adding
salt or sugar for good results.
Honey:
Honey has a soothing effect on your blood vessels and helps in reducing
the pressure from the heart, in turn lowers high blood pressure.
Consuming 1 or 2 tbsps of honey daily will help you in controlling
hypertension. Taking two teaspoons of honey early in the morning on
empty stomach is a very good option. You can otherwise mix 1 tsp of
honey, 1 tsp of ginger juice and 2 teaspoons of powered cumin seeds and
eat it two times a day. You can also consume the mixture of honey and
basil juice on empty stomach regularly for better results.
Onion Juice:
Onion is an effective remedy for lowering the high blood pressure level.
You can eat one raw onion (medium sized) on a daily basis or consume
the mixture of honey and onion juice. Taking 1/2 teaspoon of onion juice
mixed with 1/2 teaspoon honey twice every day, will aid you in reducing
the blood pressure level. You can notice a good improvement in your BP
levels by taking onion juice twice a day for about 1 - 2 weeks.
Cayenne Pepper:
If you are suffering from mild hypertension then cayenne pepper is the
best natural remedy you can take. It makes the blood flow smooth by
preventing the blood platelets from forming clumps and prevents their
accumulation in the blood. Cayenne pepper can be added to vegetable
salad or fruit salad. You can even add a generous pinch of cayenne
pepper powder into your soup and drink it. Use only a small pinch of
cayenne pepper as it is very spicy.
Coconut Water:
It is always good to keep your body well hydrated and it is recommended
if you’re suffering with high BP. Drink about 8 – 10 glasses of water
every day. You can also drink tender coconut or coconut water, along
with regular water for good results. Coconut water is tasty and
processes nutritional values as well. They help in lowering and
controlling the hypertension levels. You can improve blood pressure
level by consuming coconut water regularly. You can also try using
coconut oil instead of regular oil for cooking.
Fenugreek Seeds:
Fenugreek seeds are most effective remedy for lowering the high blood
pressure level. Take one to two teaspoons of fenugreek seeds and boil
them for about 2 minutes in water. Now strain out the water from the
fenugreek seeds and bled them in a fine paste. Eat one tablespoon of
this paste early in the morning on empty stomach and in the evening
respectively. Continue for two or three months to control and lower your
blood pressure level.
Watermelon Seeds:
A compound called ‘cucurbocitrin’ that is present in Watermelon seeds
widens the blood capillaries. Apart for this it also improves the
kidneys functionality. It also reduces blood pressure level in
arthritis. Crush 2 table spoons of dried watermelon seeds and add them
to one cup of boiled water. After leaving it for about an hour, strain
the seeds and take 4 tbsps of this water at regular intervals.
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