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Useful High Blood Pressure Home Remedies
Stressful lifestyles and an overdependence on packaged foods have made high blood pressure or hypertension a global health problem.
Previously believed to be more prevalent among men, hypertension has penetrated the female population too. High blood pressure is the precursor to a range of ailments, ranging from headaches and palpitation to even fatal cardiac problems.
Fortunately, high blood pressure can be managed at home by using the simple remedies explained below.
Home Remedies
- Bael or stone apple is very effective in relieving high-blood pressure. It is commonly used in herbal preparations in southern and central Asia. Boil some bael leaves in drinking water. The leaves leach a natural compound into the water that helps normalize blood volume, thereby helping to control hypertension.
- A natural concoction can be made to alleviate stress levels and regulate blood volume. Prepare a paste of cumin seeds and sandalwood powder, and mix in some fresh coconut water. Some low-fat milk and sugar can add flavor to the blend. Sip this drink throughout the day to lower blood-pressure levels.
- Hypertension patients can use another preparation involving cumin. This preparation is particularly helpful when cholesterol is the main reason for high blood pressure. Mix cumin seed powder with some dry fennel. Add some powdered sugar to improve the taste. Consume this powdered preparation early each morning. This offers multiple benefits -- apart from relieving hypertension, it prevents flatulence and is a natural source of fiber.
- Drinking fresh Indian gooseberry juice is recommended for people with hypertension. Add some honey to turn this into a natural diuretic. When taken early in the morning, the juice regulates cholesterol levels. Other juices that help maintain blood pressure include vegetables like spinach and carrots that are loaded with antioxidants, Vitamin C and beta-carotenes.
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