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    Top 17 Home Remedies for Low Blood Pressure
    tulipflower0801 posted:
    One of the leading causes of deaths, not only in America but worldwide, is heart complication. This may pertain to heart attack, hypertension or anything that is heart-related. However, despite the many advertisements and campaigns about heart awareness and the percentage rate keeps buzzing up. Low blood pressure is part of the family. This is also one condition to worry about, where it actually makes someone feel dizzy, stressed and frequently palpitating. These are early symptoms of the hypotension; the blood pressure continuously slows down and may even cause blurred vision, breathing difficulties and fainting. It is best to maintain your body physically active and fit to avoid excessively over or low blood pressure. Even if you go below the normal blood pressure of 120/80 mm, you will still be okay so long as you don't experience the symptoms. Now, be careful if you hit 90/60 mm or anywhere lower, as that would cause inadequate flow of blood to your vital organs such as heart, kidneys and your brain. There are many reasons that could lead to low blood pressure such as nutritional deficiencies, pregnancy, heart complications, neurological conditions and medications like alpha and beta blockers, antidepressant and more.

    If you wish to resolve your blood pressure problems, you can do simple adjustments like increasing you fluid and salt intake. You may also avoid alcoholic beverages and lessen your carbohydrates. This means you can lessen you bread, potatoes, rice and pasta. Now, we will help you with the remedies for low blood pressure that can simply be found inside your home. Let's go and get to know them.

    1. Salt Water is probably the easiest solution you can use. The idea is to use salt in increasing the blood pressure and provide neutralization. Half a teaspoon of salt would be sufficient enough to be mixed in a glass of water, be careful not to overdo it as that would be unhealthy.

    2. Coffee can also be a good temporary solution in order to neutralize the blood pressure. What is suggested is to take a cup of coffee in the morning. Make sure to control the intake so you don't get dependent on caffeine as it has its own side effects.

    3. Holy Basil is rich in potassium, magnesium, pantothenic acid and vitamin C, all essential to help heighten the blood pressure. You may extract basil leaves till you get the juice. You may add honey to neutralize the taste and ensure you drink it on an empty stomach. Optionally you may chew four to five basil leaves also, on an empty stomach.

    4. One of the Ayurdevic treatments that relates to hypotension is raisins. The suggested method of intake follows a certain method. Make sure to soak 40 pastilles of raisins in cup of water overnight. The next day, eat them on an empty stomach and you can also optionally drink the water it was soaked at. You can continuously follow this treatment until you notice changes on your blood pressure.

    5. Licorice root helps boost adrenalin functions allowing cortisol to go through. It normalizes our blood pressure and helps with fatigue syndrome. You can either take licorice root capsules or take a licorice tea that can easily be done by mixing a cup of water with a teaspoon of dried or powdered licorice leaves.

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    Source: Healthcare Corner
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    tulipflower0801 responded:
    6. Another juice you can take is the Beetroot juice, which helps normalize blood pressure too. This may be taken twice a day for one week alongside with other natural fruits.

    7. One combination you may want to look into is milk and almonds. You can soak almonds in water overnight and peel them off the next day. Grind the almonds and boil it together with a cup of water. Do this every morning.

    8. Rosemary is known to help circulation and helps stimulate the central nervous system. You can add rosemary to your food preparation or use rosemary oils during you aromatherapy sessions.

    9. You can definitely gain great benefits by starting your day with a carrot juice. It is best combined with two tablespoons of honey per glass, twice daily on an empty stomach.

    10. Apart from its dietary facilities, lemon juice also helps neutralize our blood pressure. If you are experiencing low blood pressure because of dehydration then this is the best solution. You can add a little salt and sugar to balance the taste. This solution can help you with body stimulation, digestion and liver functions.

    11. Motherwort is great when it comes to neutralizing irregular heartbeats and actually cures palpitations. You can infuse motherwort, drink a motherwort tea or use its tincture.

    12. Aniseed is always mistaken to be good for people with high blood pressure but it actually increases pressure. What aniseed does is, supply essential vitamins to produce folate or vitamin B in the body. And as we all know, vitamin B helps lessen the chance of being anemic so you can either take B vitamin supplements or easily take an aniseed a day.

    13. Scotch Broom Herb has been an all time solution to ailments like poor circulation and low blood pressure. What it does is supply tyramine that raises blood pressure. Be careful not to take too much as this may cause high blood which could later have some side problems.

    14. Also known as Jatamansi herb, the Indian Spikenard is another herb from the Ayurvedic line of medicine. It helps with palpitations and has alkaloids that stimulate blood pressure.

    15. Turmeric is the best solution for low blood pressure due to digestion complications. The natural anti-inflammatory properties of this manage the metabolism of the body letting it have a more stable blood pressure and disease-fighting properties. You can add a teaspoon of turmeric powder on a glass of warm milk which is best taken before sleeping.

    16. Aside from its wonderful aroma and nice taste, Cinnamon can also be a good low blood pressure remedy. It helps with digestion and blood circulation better. You can take a stick, boil it in water and drink depending on your herbalist's suggestions.

    17. Stinging nettle helps in normalizing blood supply and pressure in the body. You may boil 2/3 cups of water and add 3 teaspoon of dried leaf. You may strain and drink it after 5 minutes and is best taken thrice a day.

    Any remedy will be of no use if not partnered with proper rest, diet and mild exercise. When eating, it is best to have frequent small meals than have three large meals. It is important that you get to have more fluid intakes especially water. Take more breaks and don't get too tired. Keeping yourself in good condition is the key in beating low blood pressure. Always remember that regularly consulting your doctor is best so you can monitor your pressure and know what is best to do next.

    Source: Healthcare Corner
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