Hypertension: High blood pressure is when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high.
This damages your arteries over time and can lead to serious complications like heart attack and stroke.
- Normal blood pressure-Blood pressure is lower than 120/80 mm Hg.
- Elevated blood pressure- The top number ranges from 120 to 129 mm Hg and the bottom number is below, not above, 80 mm Hg.
- Stage 1 hypertension. The top number ranges from 130 to 139 mm Hg or the bottom number is between 80 and 89 mm Hg.
- Stage 2 hypertension. The top number is 140 mm Hg or higher or the bottom number is 90 mm Hg or higher.
Blood pressure higher than 180/120 mm Hg is considered a hypertensive emergency or crisis. Seek emergency medical help for anyone with these blood pressure numbers.
Untreated, high blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems. It’s important to have your blood pressure checked at least every two years starting at age 18. Some people need more-frequent checks.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Health care providers call it ‘silent killer’ because high blood pressure causes no symptoms or signs.
When your blood pressure is 180/120 mmHg or higher, you may experience symptoms like headaches, heart palpitations or nosebleeds. Blood pressure this high is a hypertensive crisis that requires immediate medical care.
CAUSES
- Unhealthy eating patterns (including a diet high in sodium).
- Lack of physical activity.
- High consumption of beverages containing alcohol.
- Certain medications, including immunosuppressants, NSAIDs and oral contraceptives (the pill)
- Kidney disease
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Primary aldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome)
- Recreational drug use (including amphetamines and cocaine)
- Renal vascular diseases, which are conditions that affect blood flow in your kidneys’ arteries and veins. Renal artery stenosis is a common example.
- Tobacco use (including smoking, vaping and using smokeless tobacco).
RISK FACTORS
- Having biological family members with high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
- Being over age 55.
- Being Black.
- Having certain medical conditions, including chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea or thyroid disease.
- Being overweight or obesity.
- Not getting enough exercise.
- Eating foods high in sodium.
- Smoking or using tobacco products.
- Drinking too much.
COMPLICATIONS
- Coronary artery disease (CAD).
- Heart attack.
- Peripheral artery disease.
- Kidney disease and kidney failure.
- Complications during pregnancy.
- Eye damage.
- Vascular dementia.
HYPERTENSION IN AYURVEDA
According to ayurveda, Hypertension is correlated to ‘rakta gata vata’
TREATMENT PRINCIPLES
The Basic constitution of the patient and Pathological state of the disease shall be studied in detail. The basic principles of treatment lie in prescribing Vata-Pacifying diet, medicines, treatments and lifestyle advice. The pathological states of Rakta, Pitta and Kapha should be considered.
PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT MODALITIES
- Virechana
- Basti
- Raktamokshana
- Takrashirodhara
- Ksheera Basti
- Taila Basti
- Taila Dhara
- Shiro Pichu
- Shiro Vasti
- Shiro Lepa
- Avagaha
MEDICATIONS
Sarpagandha – Rauwolfia serpentina – This is said to be the most powerful hypotensive plant.Reserpine, the purified alkaloid of R.serpentina was the first potent drug widely used in the long term treatment and management of HTN.
Lashuna / Rasona – Allium sativum – It is said to lower the blood pressure especially, the systolic part. The sulphur containing compounds found in garlic including allicin is said to act on the body’s nitric oxide system which relaxes the arteries and lowers the systolic pressure.
Arjuna – Terminalia arjuna – It is said to be the best in treating heart ailments. It is an ideal drug to correct circulation disturbances and also to alleviate stress.
AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS
- Sarpagandha vati
- Sarpagandha churnam
- parthadyarishta/arjunarishta
- Prabhakara vati
- Shiva gulika
- Brahmi vati
- Arjuna tablets
- Lasuna tablets
LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMEDIES
- Practice Pranayama at least for 2-3 minutes a day.
- Quit alcohol and smoking.
- Wake up before six, sleep at around 11 pm.
- Undergo Abhyanga – oil massage at least once a week. It keeps stresses and tensions at bay.
- Avoid white sugar.
- Go full vegetarian: It is scientifically proven that a vegetarian diet cuts high blood pressure.
- Have more of – Vegetables, fruits, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods, including meat, fish, poultry, nuts and beans.
- Celery, carrot, garlic, flaxseed, flaxseed oil, Tulsi tea, green tea, ginger cardamom tea, orange juice, non fat yogurt, tender coconut water, water melon, wheat bran, black plum, ginger, pomegranate, drumstick (moringa), banana, almond, walnut, olive oil.
- Have less sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, red meat and added fats.
Beneficial foods
- Fish oil / omega-3 fatty acids, Hibiscus tea, Dark Chocolate (Cocoa, chocolate) reduce blood pressure
- Green Coffee extract – Raw coffee beans from Coffee fruits which have not been roasted is called Green Coffee. Chlorogenic acid and Ferulic acid present in Green Coffee extract is said to reduce Blood Pressure.
- Magnesium is also found to reduce blood pressure though in small proportions
- Vitamin D
- Bananas in plenty – Good sources of Potassium are Bananas, a baked potato with skin, orange juice and nonfat or low-fat yoghurt
- Coconut Water has good quantities of Potassium and Magnesium and is found to be beneficial for those suffering from hypertension. It reduces the systolic pressure and also supports the functioning of cardiac muscles
- Eating Watermelon or drinking melon juice will be handy for those suffering from Hypertension.
- Ginger-Cardamom tea is said to be beneficial for those having Hypertension
Exercise options:
- Brisk walking for at least 30 minutes a day.
- Moderate intensity dynamic aerobic exercise like walking, jogging, cycling or swimming Isometric resistance exercise, aerobic exercise, resistance exercise and device guided breathing.
AYURDHAMA TREATMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Initial Consultation with Ayurveda Doctor and daily follow up consultation
- Accommodation
- All Ayurvedic Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Supper) & herbal drink.
- Advice on Diet & Lifestyle Management
- Ayurveda Therapies – Customized for each client.
- Yoga (once a day – Yoga Asanas, Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation)
Pathya (Restrictions) during Treatment Package:
During these treatment Clients should strictly follow the Pathyas (restrictions)
- Only very light and warm food is allowed, Only warm water for drinking and bathing
- No coffee and Black tea
- No Non veg food (meat – All types, Fish and eggs)
- No Alcoholic drinks
- No exertion (mentally and physically)
- No Day sleep
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- So we advise you to reserve your treatment programs a minimum one month in advance.
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- The advance deposit will be deducted from the total treatment programs and the balance must be paid on the first day of the treatment program.