Ayurvedic Name: Rakt Chaap | Responsible Dosha: Vata

High Blood Pressure (Uchhrakt Chaap): Elevation of systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure is known as uchhrakt chaap. People with Pitta and Vata predominante constitution and Pitta and Vata imbalance, are more prone to hypertension than any other. The blood pressure higher than 140/90 is known as high blood pressure. Low Blood Pressure (Neemn Rakt Chaap): It is a condition in which the action of the heart, in forcing the blood through the arteries, is weak. In Ayurveda, low blood pressure is related to weakness of the digestive fire. The blood pressure lower then 120/70 is known as low blood pressure.

Causes of High Blood Pressure Routine life-style disturbance. Vitiation of vata Smoking and intoxicants Hard arteries Obesity Metabolic disorders Excessive intake of salt Overloading of fast foods an excessive intake of

Causes of Low Blood Pressure Faulty nutrition Emotional stress

Diabetes mellitus

Injuries Aging Pregnancy

SIGN & SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of high blood pressure : Headache Dizziness Blurred vision Nausea Low libido or lack of sexual desire Shortness of breath Excessive intake of salt

symptoms of low blood pressure include Dizziness, or feeling like youre standing on a rocking boat Fainting Altered mental status (difficulty concentrating, confusion) Changes in breathing patterns (fast or slow breathing ) Nausea Feeling cold or clammy, or a rapid onset of pale skin

Step 1: 1. Yoga-asana for blood pressure:

Yoga-Asanas like shavasan, padmasan, Matayasan and Matsyendrasan should be practised regularly. Asanas in which the body is held upside down are prohibited.During any exercise the strain on muscles increases, the requirement for blood and oxygen increases but in Yogasanas the requirement goes down as there are no strains and every muscle is relaxed, the requirement for blood and oxygen goes down. This also reduces the strain on mind, the mind also becomes stable and focused. Also because of twists and stretched postures, the functioning of endocrine glands, digestive organs, heart and other organs improves. To achieve this even simple Yogasanas are helpful, one can easily practice these yogasanas and get the best for himself.

1. SHAVASANA Instructions: Spread both the legs and keep them at a distance of 1 or 1.5 feet apart. Keep the heels facing inside and allow the toes to fall outside and relax them.Take both the hands little away, say 3 to 4 inches, from the body and relax them. Keep the palms facing the roof and the fingers half - closed.Turn the neck to any side and relax it. Further, relax the muscles of the face. Keep the eyes closed with ease and without pressure. Continue extremely slow breathing.

2. PADMASANA(lotus pose)
Instructions: From staff pose dandasana, bend the right knee and bring the right ankle to the left hip crease with the sole of the right foot facing upwards. Settle the foot into the hip crease. Bend the left knee and cross the left ankle over to the right hip crease with the sole of the left foot facing upwards. Repeat, with the left foot on the bottom and the right foot on top.

3. Matsya Asana- Fish Posture Description of the asana:

Fish Pose (Matsya-asana) Instruction: Lie flat on the back in the Shava-asana. Keeping the buttocks on the floor, inhale and raise the head, shoulders, back and upper arms off the floor arching the back and raising the chest up. Tilt the head back and place the top of the head flat on the floor.

Raise the elbows off the floor bring your hands up just below the chest and join them at the palms
with the fingers pointing straight up (form the Anjali-mudraor salutation hand gesture). Hold for the duration of the inhale breath or breath gently through the nostrils to remain in the posture longer.

Return to the Shava-asana.

4. Pranayama Instructions: Pranayama the control of breathing & blood circulation. Pranayama is the deep breathing asna for body mind and soul. If mental strain increases the breathing rate is affected. In Pranayama the breathing is controlled and the rate is reduced, which reduces the strain on heart and also the rate. This increases the stability of mind and mental activities are also controlled. Also the Pranic force in the body is balanced with the regular practice of Pranayama, which restores the physical and mental balance. Some Pranayama techniques affect the functioning of nervous system, which again help restore the balance. Pranayama reduces the need of oxygen, so also the production of carbon dioxide. So the respiration rate reduces. In various Pranayama techniques Ujjayi Pranayama balances the Pranic flow of energy in the body. Ujjayi also affects carotid sinus, which help reduce BP. Nadishodhan Pranayama controls the Pranic flow. But people suffering from BP should not practice Kumbhaka (retention of breath) but only inhalation and exhalation.

Step 2: Diet for blood pressure

Many foods and dietary factors affect blood pressure. Studies show a high-sodium diet increases blood pressure in some people. In fact, some studies show that the less sodium you eat, the better blood pressure control you might have -- even if you're taking blood pressure medications. Findings also show that potassium, magnesium, and fiber may also affect blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables are high in potassium, magnesium, and fiber and low in sodium. Also, nuts, seeds, legumes, lean meats, and poultry are good sources of magnesium.
Avoid : Alcohol: Alcohol directly raises blood pressure, and further acts to damage the walls of blood vessels, which can elevate the blood pressure further and make it more difficult to treat, while simultaneously increasing the risk of complications. Salt: eating too much salt can make high blood pressure much worse. In others, the same salt consumption may have no effect. Reduced sodium diet is a strongly recommended part of a healthy diet. These recommendations are especially important in the setting of secondary high blood pressure due to kidney problems. Fats: Saturated fats, especially trans-fats, are bad for both the heart and blood vessels. Because the circulatory system is already under a lot of stress in the setting of high blood pressure, extra strain can be devastating.

Step 4: Home Remedies for blood pressure

Home Remedies High Blood Pressure: Home remedies for low blood pressure:

The best and the most effective home remedy for Amla taken along with milk daily helps in lowering the treating low blood pressure would be consumption of lots blood pressure. of water. Dehydration reduces blood volume and drops the blood pressure. The most effective home remedy to treat high blood Beetroot juice is beneficial for those suffering from low pressure would be to chew a clove of garlic in an blood pressure. Have a cup of raw beetroot juice two empty stomach. Have a glass of water to swallow it times a day. down. Take 1 tablespoon each of fresh amla juice and honey Prepare a cup of strong black coffee and consume this in the morning. This is an effective natural remedy to whenever you feel you blood pressure dipping. lower the blood pressure. Add a tsp of cayenne pepper in half a cup of warm Put 15-20 gm of Indian Spikenard in 250 ml water. Have water. Drink this mixture whenever there is an this infusion thrice a day. You can also have 30-40 grains increase in the blood pressure. of Indian Spikenard, along with some camphor and

cinnamon. In 100 grams of water, squeeze half a lemon. Have this concoction after every two hours. This would provide relief and also lower the blood pressure. One or two pieces of garlic rolled in raisin also lower blood pressure.