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High Blood Pressure is not a disease of separate identity but usually appears as a symptom of other disease. It is also believed as a disease of modern life style.
Causes of High Blood Pressure: In case of blood pressure it is necessary to check it thoroughly to ascertain which serious disease does it indicate so that the main problem could be treated. Generally the basic cause of High blood pressure and several other diseases is excessive mental work and tense daily routine, wrong eating and living habits and competitive life style. Even Factors such as family medical history, menopause, diabetes mellitus and age (for those over 65) are among the risks that are beyond the control of those who may suffer from heart related ailments. Treatment of High Blood Pressure by Yogic Asanas: Yoga, by its holistic approach produces sustained fall in BP without any side effects and it is instrumental in bringing about changes in an individual at physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual levels. Asanas: Vajrasana, Padmasana, Gomukhasana, Ardha-Matsyendrasana, Vakrasana, Makarasana, Ardha-Shalabhasana, Pavanmuktasana, Vrikshasana Tadasana. In case, the blood pressure is on higher side, other relaxing yoga`s should be practised. Simple deep breathing, inhalation and exhalation without retention may be performed. By sitting in Sukhasana or Vajrasana, one may do this practice and on feeling tired, most important is Shavasana to produce prolonged relaxative state of mind as well as whole musculature of the body.  Pranayama: The practice of inhalation and exhalation by left nostril or Chandra Svara like or Chandrabhedi Pranayama decreases the blood pressure. In such patients the practice of visualising the incoming and out going breath after closing the eyes, while sitting in Sukhasana or Vajrasana is also found beneficial. Yogic breathing techniques like Anuloma viloma, Ujjayi, Sitkari, Shitali, Bhramari should also be practised. The practice of retention in Pranayama should be started after at least six week`s practice of inhalation and exhalation. It should be kept in mind that external retention has the tendency of decreasing the blood pressure.
The purification of body is most essential for overcoming High Blood Pressure. To this end Neti, Kunjala and Enema should be used. The food should have the quality of removing the constipation instead of producing it. Apart from these treatments, one should avoid fast foods, spicy and excessively oily foods. Whole grain food should be preferred. Regular timings for meals are to be observed, whereas late evening meals are to be discouraged. The last meal should be taken at least two hours before sleep. From this point of view, keeping on fruit diet for sometime is good. The use of table salt should be minimised in High blood pressure. The consultation of physician and supervision of Yoga instructor is necessary before doing Kunjala. The practice of Yoga Nidra should be done for 20 minutes for decreasing the High blood pressure immediately, since it shows its effect instantly. The regular practice of Yoga Nidra and Meditation lessens the possibilities of development of the symptoms of High blood pressure. Treatment of High Blood Pressure by Home Remedies: Treatment of High Blood Pressure by Magnetic Therapy: | |||||||||||||||||||
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