AlterNATIVE.HEALTH
March 7, 2023

Studies say most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels.  But have you ever experienced shortness of breath, Blurry or double vision?  Then you may have hypertension.

What is meant by hypertension?  High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is blood pressure that is higher than usual. Your blood pressure changes throughout the day based on your activities.  Having blood pressure measures consistently above normal may result in a diagnosis of hypertension. Now let us look at the major symptoms of hypertension.

Symptoms for hypertension

Blurry or double vision

Lack of blood flow to the retina leads to blurred vision or complete loss of sight. 

Lightheadedness

Feeling tired may be connected to high blood pressure itself. It may also be a symptom of coexisting disease.

Fatigue

Fatigue can be a symptom of heart or kidney damage as a result of high blood pressure. Feelings of tiredness may also be linked to hypertension medications, lifestyle, or coexisting conditions.

Heart palpitations

High blood pressure and a sense of fluttering in the chest can occur due to electrolyte imbalances or heart rhythm disorders.

Shortness of breath

The earliest symptom is shortness of breath during your usual routine. The most common causes are heart disease, lung disease, and hypoxia. These symptoms can also occur due to temporary conditions like stress reactions, anxiety, panic attack, or excessive caffeine use. Some of the causes of hypertension are as follows:

  • Being overweight or obese
  • Too much salt in your diet
  • Too little potassium in your diet
  • Not being physically active
  • Drinking too much alcohol


Ayurvedic cure for hypertension

Here are a few ayurvedic herbs that help treat hypertension,

Sarpagandha Ghana Vati

The powder derived from Srpagadha roots may help as a natural remedy for treating hypertension. Sarpagandha also helps you in lowering high blood pressure and may have some effect on blood circulation which indirectly interrupts nerve functioning.

Brahma Vati

Brahmi vati can show a beneficial effect on variables related to blood pressure like SBP, DBP, and mean artificial pressure.  It is also used in the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Prabakara Vati

According to Ayurveda, Prabhakara vati has a hridaya property that aids in improving the strength of cardiac muscles, thereby keeping a healthy heart functioning.

Arjunarshita

Arjunarshita has used ayurvedic medicine as a natural remedy for improving and maintaining a healthy heart. It is effective in managing pre-hypertensive, moderate hypertension, and mild hypertension.

Summary

Hypertension is one of the most significant public health challenges and the biggest contributor to the global burden of disease. Improving health outcomes worldwide will require concerted global action to address the burden of hypertension. The field of hypertension needs transformation and one should be aware of their health.