High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure: 

• The heart pumps blood through the arteries to various parts of the body
• A certain amount of pressure is required to maintain the blood flow
• When this pressure increases over the normal level, it is called high blood pressure

Symptoms to look for:
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath

Causes:
• Obesity
• High salt intake
• Alcohol consumption
• Mental or physical stress
Natural home remedy using garlic:
1. Chew 2-3 raw garlic cloves everyday
2. Garlic slows down the pulse rate and smoothens the heart's rhythm

Natural home remedy using watermelon seeds and cuscus powder:
1. Take 1 tsp of dried watermelon seeds
2. Add 1 tsp of cuscus powder
3. Crush the mixture
4. Have this once in the morning and the evening
5. Consume for 3-4 weeks

Natural home remedy using Indian gooseberries:
1. Crush 4-5 Indian gooseberries
2. Place the paste on a sieve
3. Press the paste to extract the juice
4. Take 2 tsp of this juice
5. Add 1 tsp of honey
6. Mix well
7. Drink every morning

Tips:
• Consume flaxseeds everyday
• Do not delay treatment for blood pressure since it can lead to:
o Heart attacks
o Kidney failure
o Strokes
o Peripheral artery disease