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.
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