HYPERTENSION

Hypertension is a silent killer. It is a disease of the modern age. It is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries. It is a dangerous disease because it makes the heart to work harder than necessary, pumping blood to the various parts of he body, hereby contributing to hardening of he arteries and o he increasing risk of hear disease and stroke.

Symptoms
The first symptom may appear as a pain at the back of the head and neck on waking up in the morning.
Other symptoms are dizziness, palpitation and pain in the heart region; frequent urination, nervous tension, fatigue, breathing difficulty, headaches, nausea, confusion and visual disturbances.

Causes
The fast pace of modern life coupled with the mental and physical stresses by he metropolitan environments are all responsible for the rise of this ailment.
· The main causes are stress and a faulty life style;
· Smoking and taking of intoxicants, tea, coffee and refined foods impact on the natural pace of life and thereby prevent the expulsion of waste and toxic matters from the body;
· An excessive aking of common table salt and the consumption of high fat and low fiber die are other causes.

Treatment

Using Garlic
Garlic is regarded as an effective means of lowering blood pressure. It is said o reduce the spasms of he small arteries and also slows down the pulse rate. It also modifies the heart rhythm and relives the symptoms of dizziness, numbness, shortness of breath and the formation of gas within the digestive tract. Taking three raw gloves daily is highly beneficial.

Using Lemon
Lemon is also a veritable food to control high blood pressure. It helps in preventing capillary fragility.

Using Grape Fruit
It is useful in preventing high blood pressure. It helps in toning up the arteries;

Using Water Melon
It is another valuable safeguard against high blood pressure. It helps in dilating the blood vessels, which results in the lowering of the blood pressure. The seeds dried and roasted should be taken liberally.



Using Rice
Rice is low fat, low cholesterol and low salt content food, which is perfect for hypertensive people. The calcium in brown rice is said to soothe he nervous system which helps to relive he symptoms of high blood pressure.

Using Potato
Boiled potatoes are valuable food for lowering blood pressure. They are useful addition to a salt-free diet. They are rich in potassium and the magnesium content helps in lowering blood pressure;

Using Parsley
Parsley is very useful. It contains elements that help in maintaining the blood pressure the blood vessels particularly the capillaries;

Recommended Diet
A diet of raw vegetable juices like carrot and spinach juices taken separately or combined, daily are beneficial in treating high blood pressure. If taken separately, one glass each should be taken twice daily but if combined, half a litre is recommended once daily.
A well balanced diet should be adopted with regular exercise and proper rest.

Diet To Be Avoided
In take of protein should be reduced, while salt, meat and eggs, which contribute to the rise in blood pressure, should be avoided. A natural diet consisting of fresh fruits and vegetable helps in getting rid of he toxins in the body.

Other Measures
Strains, Worries, Tension, Anger and Waste should be avoided while developing a calm, cheerful attitude with a contended frame of mind.