Hypotension - Ayurveda can ease you

 

Hypotension - Ayurveda can ease you

Hypotension is low blood pressure, a condition that affects many people. The normal level of BP is 120/80 mm of hg and anything below 90/60mm of hg is termed as low blood pressure. Hypotension causes inadequate flow of blood to the body organs and may cause stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and shock if not treated. Low blood pressure is often an indicator of an underlying problem and is especially dangerous when the pressure drops suddenly.

According to Ayurveda low blood pressure occurs due to vitiation of Vata and weakness of Agni. So need to balance Vata by medication and certain lifestyle changes.

 

Hypotension symptoms:

 

·         Weakness

·         Not being able to comprehend

·         Not being able to concentrate

·         Giddiness, nausea or vomiting

·         Breathlessness

·         Hands and feet feel cold

·         Passing out

Common causes:

 

·         Thirsty most of the time

·         Absence of nutrition

·         Anaemia

·         Consumption of alcohol

·         Endocrine illnesses

·         Certain medications like pain-killers, anti-anxiety or anti-depressants etc.

·         Anxiety

·         Laborious jobs

·         Less Sodium intake

Ways to deal with:

·         Stay hydrated

·         Exercise regularly to pump up the blood circulation in the body

·         Get regular dose of vitamin D through sun bathing

·         Have a glass of almond milk every morning

·         Have 8 to 10 soaked raisins as they have nutrients which help adrenal gland maintain blood pressure.

·         Include Vitamin C rich fruits like guava, amla, oranges, lemon, etc along with apples, pomegranate, carrots, dates and figs in your diet. These foods enable the absorption of iron and help restore the blood cells and regulate blood volume and blood pressure.

·         Padabhyangam or foot massage helps improve blood circulation in the entire body. Use our Agni Arogyapadabhyangam oil which is 100% natural and a traditional Ayurvedic handmade product.

·         A blend of dry ginger powder and liquorice root powder (Yashtimadhu) with honey after breakfast is good for managing low blood pressure. This mixture is considered to be anti-inflammatory and anti-clogging and enhances blood circulation.

·         Balarishtam, Ashwagandharishtam, Ashwagandhachoornam or capsule and nutritional medicines are very effective for those suffering from hypotension.

These medicines should be consumed only after consulting a licensed Ayurvedic doctor.

Please feel free to consult with our doctors

Treatments offered at Agni Ayurvedic Village for hypotension include Shirodhara, Abhyangam, Padabhyangam, MatraBasti, Navarakizhi, Navaratheppu and more.

5 Ayurvedic ways to eliminate stress

     

5 Ayurvedic ways to eliminate stress

Stress is part and parcel of modern life.  However, stress can become a chronic condition if not managed properly.

 

Here are 5 Ayurvedic ways to handle stress.

1. Massage – Who can say no to a refreshing massage? A short 5-moment head and neck massage is enough to dial down a lot of your work stress. It helps get back to your work with more vigour. A massage with medicated oils is good for relaxing the muscles and relieving stiffness around head and neck. The more authentic practices like Shirodhara, Abhyanga/Pizhichil, Nasyam, etc are proven stress busters with detoxifying and rejuvenating effects

 

2. Eat Healthy – In need of stress relief? The answer lies in your diet. An unhealthy diet throws your digestive system into disarray leading to many health issues. You know that high fibre foods are high on health too. So, start incorporating leafy foods and vegetables into your diet.  Also include nuts like almonds and walnuts more in the diet. There are herbal concoctions like Brahma Rasayanam, Brahmi capsules and Ashwagandha capsules to relax the brain, clam the body and promote sound sleep. These Ayurvedic preparations help reinforce memory and could be utilized for stress-related conditions like depression.

 

3. Yoga – Stress is ever present. Fortunately, we’ve got yoga, which is proven to help reduce stress and its health risks. The best part? There are quite simple ones to start off like Child’s Posture or Bala-asana and Corpse Pose or Shavasana.  Yoga helps avoid other lifestyle disorders like obesity and helps to enhance your mind-set. Whether you are young or old, fat or fit, Yoga has the power to transform your body and mind.

 

4. Meditation – Anxiety, as they say, starts with the brain. If you find yourself anxious, tense and worried, try meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace. Meditation provides a sense of calm, peace and balance that promotes your emotional well-being and health as well. Practiced for thousands of years, meditation was originally meant to help deepen the understanding of the mystical forces of life. Nowadays, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction.

 

 

5. Inhale Deeply – Take a 5-moment break from your busy schedule. Sit up straight with your eyes shut and a hand on your gut. Gradually breathe in through your nose, feeling the breath begin at your nose and work its path to the mid-region. Reverse this as you breathe out through your mouth. Some fundamental breathing activities like Pranayama could be polished for better effect.

 

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