Natural remedies for High Blood Pressure

Dangerous high blood pressure(courtesy: www.funsahara.co.uk)

Hypertension is a condition which affects around 75% people in the world. Blood pressure – a force against the walls of arteries when rises to a certain high level is dangerous, as it makes the heart work harder to pump blood to the body and it contributes to hardening of arteries or atherosclerosis. High blood pressure increases the chances of getting heart diseases or kidney disease. Often called as the silent killer, it has no specific warning signs or symptoms.

1. A normal blood pressure is less than 130/85.
2. High blood pressure is 140/90 or higher.
3. If the blood pressure is between 120/80 and 140/90, then it is called prehypertension.

Causes of High blood pressure:

Among the many different causes of High blood pressure mentioned, some are narrowing of arteries, a greater than normal value of blood, heart beating faster. Any of these conditions will cause increased pressure against the artery walls causing high blood pressure. Some other factors are smoking, obesity, alcohol, stress,excessive sodium intake and inactive lifestyle.

There are no specific symptoms and so blood pressure must be checked regularly. Mostly the following symptoms are produced.

1. Headaches
2. Fatigue
3. Confusion
4. Nausea
5. Tinnitus
6. Visual disturbances.

Number of people suffering from high blood pressure is growing at an alarming rate and the main reason behind this is our lifestyle and the kind of food we eat. Not only is blood pressure dangerous but also the medication and drugs prescribed for it which affects the body a lot. These drugs are costly and also the side effects are dangerous. So it needs to be controlled. The best way is to look for some natural remedies that may help improve the condition.