HELLO,
Blood pressure is not a fixed number. It naturally changes many times a day depending on -stress or fear -overthinking -physical activity -talking, movement -repeated BP checking
When you first saw a high reading, your mind became alert and worried This activated the stress hormones (adrenaline and cortisol)
These hormones temporarily -Thighten blood vessels -increase heart rate -raise Bp for some time
Once the mind calms, Bp comes back to normal
THAT IS WHY -Bp is sometimes high -Sometines normal -Every reading looks different
This is NOT true hypertension
In Ayurveda, this condition is mainly due to Manas (mind) + vata dosha imbalance
KEY AYURVEDIC POINTS -VATA DOSHA controls movement, heart rhythm, nervous sytem -Anxiet, fear, repeated thinking disturb vata -Disutrbed vata causes irregular bp, ot constant high Bp
There is NO permenent damage, NO rakta dushti, NO chronic disease yet
This is a functional imbalance,not an organic disease
WHY BP CHANGES EVERY TIME YOU CHECK This is called
ANXIETY INDUCED BP FLUCTUATION (also similar to White coat hypertension)
REASONS -fear or high Bp itself -Rechecking again and again -mind stays in alert mode -body responds with temporary BP rise Measuring Bp repeatedly is like pressing the accelerator again and again
TREATMENT GOALS -calming the mind -stabilizing vata dosha -preventing anxiety-related Bp spikes -Avoiding unnecessary lifelong medicines -restoring confidence in your body
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
FIRST LINE TREATMENT (recommended for you)
Because your Bp is not constantly high, we start with mind stabilizing medicines, not strong Bp reducer
1) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night for 8 weeks =reduces stress hormones, strengthens nervous hormones, strengthens nervous system, calms vata, prevents Bp spikes due to anxiety
2) BRAHMI VATI = 1 tab at night after food for 6 weeks =stabilizes mind, reduces fear of disease, improves sleep, prevents repeated Bp checking habit
ABOUT MUKTAVATI TABLET -it is. a Bp lowering mediicne -Best for persistent hypertension - Not needed daily in your case
If Bp remains above 140/90 continuously for many days, then -1 tab at night for short duration only
DO NOT START IT OUT OF FEAR
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
1) OIL MASSAGE= SESAME OIL -gentle massage to head, neck, soles -10-15 minutes, 4-5 times/week =best treatment for vata, calms nervous system, reduces Bp variability
2) HEAD MASSAGE= brahmi oil -very effective for stress-related stress
YOGA AND PRANAYAM -anuom vilom= 10 min -bhramari= 5-7 rounds -deep slow breathing These directly calm the Bp control centre in the brain
YOGA ASANAS -shavasana -sukhasana -vajrasana -tadasana
AVOID -very intense or forceful practices
DIET -warm, home cooked food -lauki, pumpkin, ridge gourd -rice, roti , dal -cow’s milk at night if suits you
AVOID -excess tea/coffee -packaged and salty foods -junk, fried, spicy items -late night eating
No extreme salt restriction needed right now
HOME REMEDIES -warm milk with a pinch of nutmeg at night -soaked almonds 4-5 in morning -coriander seed water occasionally
BP CHECKING- VERY IMPORTANT RULE CHECK BP -only once daily or once in 2-3 days -same time -after sitting calmly for 5 min
DO NOT -check repeatedly -check when anxious -compare ever reading
You do not have hypertension your heart and organs are healthy This is a mind body imbalance, not a disease Fear is increasing Bp, not Bp causing disease This condition is completely reversible
Once anxiety reduces , Bp will automatically stabilize
Dont treat a number. Treat the cause
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Your BP fluctuates because of the stress of checking it (“White Coat Syndrome”). You do not have permanent high BP.
Ayurvedic Advice 1. Should you start Muktavati? Direct Answer: NO. Since your BP returns to normal naturally, taking a strong medicine like Muktavati will cause Low BP and dizziness. Do not take it.
2. Correct Medicines (For Stress Control) Brahmi Vati: 1 tablet in the morning. (To keep the mind calm). Ashwagandha: 1 tablet at night. (To stabilize the nervous system).
3. Crucial Advice Stop Checking: Lock your BP machine away for 21 days. The act of checking is the trigger for your high readings. You are healthy; treat the anxiety, not the number.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Don’t panic. Some lifestyle modification will address your concerns. Avoid oily,salty, packed and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab Brahmi 1-0-1 Follow up after 2 weeks.
So as it’s fluctuating it’s totally due to anxiety Do not check frequently Check twice daily Meanwhile take low salt diet Drink plenty of fluids Practice pranayama meditation N start on Ashwagandha capsule 1 capsule at night With warm milk
I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN AND I WANT TO REASSURE YOU THAT WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBING IS VERY COMMON IN YOUNG ADULTS ESPECIALLY WHEN ANXIETY AND BP CHECKING FREQUENCY BOTH INCREASE
FROM WHAT YOU HAVE EXPLAINED THIS DOES NOT SOUND LIKE FIXED HYPERTENSION IT SOUNDS LIKE BP VARIABILITY DUE TO ANXIETY STRESS AND HYPER AWARENESS ABOUT NUMBERS WHEN A PERSON CHECKS BP REPEATEDLY THE BODY GOES INTO ALERT MODE AND BP CAN RISE TEMPORARILY THIS IS CALLED ANXIETY RELATED BP FLUCTUATION OR WHITE COAT EFFECT AND IT CAN EVEN HAPPEN AT HOME
THE FACT THAT ALL YOUR TESTS ARE NORMAL AND YOUR BP COMES BACK TO NORMAL WITHOUT MEDICINE IS A VERY IMPORTANT POSITIVE SIGN TRUE BP DISEASE DOES NOT NORMALIZE SO EASILY
WHEN YOU CHECK BP FIVE TIMES AND GET FIVE DIFFERENT READINGS IT CLEARLY SHOWS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IS OVERACTIVE NOT THAT THE HEART OR VESSELS ARE DAMAGED
IN AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING THIS IS DUE TO MANASIKA CHINTA AND VATTA PITTA IMBALANCE AFFECTING THE HEART AND MIND CONNECTION
ABOUT MUKTAVATI MUKTAVATI IS SAFE AND MILD BUT IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO START IT AS A PERMANENT MEDICINE RIGHT NOW YOU CAN USE IT TEMPORARILY ONLY IF BP REMAINS HIGH CONSISTENTLY
IF YOUR BP IS SOMETIMES HIGH AND MOSTLY NORMAL THEN THE FIRST LINE OF MANAGEMENT SHOULD BE NERVOUS SYSTEM CALMING NOT BP LOWERING
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW STOP RANDOM BP CHECKING CHECK ONLY ONCE DAILY AT THE SAME TIME AFTER RESTING FOR TEN MINUTES CONTINUE MEDITATION AND YOGA AS YOU ARE DOING IT IS HELPING YOU FOCUS ON REGULAR SLEEP AND AVOID LATE NIGHTS REDUCE CAFFEINE TEA COFFEE ENERGY DRINKS AVOID EXCESS SALT AND PACKAGED FOODS
AYURVEDIC SUPPORT SARASWATARISHTA 15 ML WITH EQUAL WATER AT NIGHT ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA HALF TEASPOON WITH WARM MILK AT NIGHT BRAHMI CAPSULE ONE DAILY AFTER FOOD
IF YOU STILL WANT TO USE MUKTAVATI YOU MAY TAKE ONE TABLET AT NIGHT FOR A SHORT PERIOD LIKE TWO TO THREE WEEKS AND THEN STOP DO NOT MAKE IT A HABIT WITHOUT NEED
MOST IMPORTANTLY DO NOT LABEL YOURSELF AS A BP PATIENT AT THIS AGE YOUR BODY IS SHOWING A STRESS RESPONSE NOT A DISEASE
Your description suggests Vata-Pitta imbalance with Manasika (anxiety-related) involvement. Fluctuating readings, different values on repeated checks, and normal investigations commonly point toward stress/anxiety induced BP variation (white-coat or situational BP) rather than sustained hypertension. 🩺 Medicines 1. Brahmi Rasayan – 5 g once daily (OD) Take in the morning on an empty stomach or with lukewarm milk. Benefits: Calms mind, reduces anxiety, supports nervous system, stabilizes BP fluctuations. 2. Saraswatarishta – 15 ml twice daily (BD) After meals with equal quantity of water. Benefits: Anxiolytic, improves mental calmness, helpful in stress-related BP changes. ⏳ Duration: 6–8 weeks, then reassess. 🍽️ Dietary Guidelines ✔️ Recommended Warm, freshly cooked, easily digestible food Milk (lukewarm, at night if digestion is good) Ghee in small quantity Green vegetables (lauki, tori, pumpkin) Fruits: banana, apple, pomegranate Soaked almonds (5–6 in morning) Herbal teas: coriander seed water, cumin-fennel tea ❌ Avoid / Limit Excess salt, fried & junk food Tea, coffee, energy drinks Alcohol & smoking Very spicy, sour, fermented food Late-night meals 🧘 Lifestyle Modifications BP checking rule: Do not check BP repeatedly. Check once daily or every alternate day, relaxed, after 10 minutes rest. Sleep: 7–8 hours, fixed sleep–wake time Screen time: Reduce excessive mobile use, especially at night Exercise: 30 minutes daily walk Avoid sudden intense workouts Yoga & Mind Care (Very Important) Pranayama: Anulom Vilom – 10 min Bhramari – 5–7 rounds Meditation: 10–15 minutes daily Shavasana before sleep ⚠️ When to seek further care Persistent BP >140/90 mmHg on multiple relaxed readings Symptoms like headache, dizziness, chest pain Severe anxiety affecting daily life 👉 Current data does NOT suggest need for allopathic BP medicine. Mukta Vati is not required at this stage unless BP becomes persistently high.
Take h kot tab ( kotakal ayurveda) 2 time 2 tab And take strescome ( dabar ) 2 tab 2 time Do padabhyang with cow ghee at night Do nasya with 2 drop each nostril cow ghee
Hello I totally get why you’re worried. Being 28 and seeing your blood pressure jump around can really mess with your head, and that stress can even make your BP readings worse. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊
YOUR CONCERN
–You’re a 28-year-old guy. –You had one high BP reading, and that freaked you out. –All your tests since then have come back normal. –No doctor has put you on any BP meds. –Sometimes your BP is high, sometimes it’s normal. –Checking it a bunch of times in one sitting gives you different numbers. –You don’t have any symptoms. –You do meditation and yoga.
What’s Most Likely Happening
Anxiety and White Coat Syndrome
This is super common, especially for younger people. When you: –Feel stressed –Keep checking your BP –Worry something’s wrong
Your body’s stress response kicks in, making your BP: –Go up for a bit –Give you different readings –Go back to normal once you calm down
Just so you know, real high blood pressure doesn’t act like this.
Why Your Readings Are All Over The Place
–Your BP changes all the time, literally minute by minute. –Talking, moving, worrying, or constantly checking will push your BP up. –Checking your BP 5 times in a row isn’t the right way to do it, and you’ll always get different numbers.
To get an accurate BP reading, you need to:
–Rest for 5 minutes –Breathe calmly –Keep your feet flat on the floor –Take just one reading
Do You Need BP Medicine Right Now?
No!
Based on what you’ve told me:
–You don’t have ongoing high blood pressure. –Starting BP medicine now could lower your BP too much, and that’s not good. –It could also make you even more anxious.
Should You Take Muktavati Tablet?
Not yet!
Muktavati is useful when: –Your BP is always high. –It’s clear your stress is causing high BP. –Your readings are consistently over 140/90.
In your case: –Your BP is usually normal. –The high readings happen in certain situations.
Taking Muktavati now might: –Drop your BP too low. –Make you even more convinced that you have BP.
Here’s What You Should Do Instead (This Is Important!)
1. Monitor Your BP the Right Way
–Check your BP just once a week. –Do it at the same time every day. –Sit quietly for 5 minutes before. –Take only one reading. –Don’t worry about small changes.
2. Manage Your Anxiety (This Is Key!)
Keep up with: –Meditation –Yoga –Slow breathing
Add in:
–Anulom-Vilom (10 minutes daily) –Bhramari (5 rounds)
LIFESTYLE TIPS
–Cut back on caffeine. –Go to bed and wake up at regular times. –Avoid checking your BP when you’re feeling stressed. Stay active.
When To Be Concerned (Warning Signs)
See a doctor if:
–Your BP stays above 140/90 for weeks. –You start getting headaches, chest pain, or feel dizzy. –You have a family history of early high BP AND you’re consistently getting high readings.
One Last Thing To Ease Your Mind
–You’re young. –Your tests are normal. –BP going up and down is common. –Your anxiety is the main problem here. –You don’t need medicine right now.
Focus on handling the fear, not just the BP number.
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
1.Tab. Normact (Kerala Ayurveda) 1 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 3.Arjunarishta 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Saraswatarishta 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals
🧘 Lifestyle & Supportive Practices - Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) 5–10 minutes daily. - Yoga: Gentle asanas — Shavasana, Balasana, Viparita Karani. - Diet: Warm, grounding foods (khichari, soups, ghee). Avoid excess salt, caffeine, stimulants. - Routine: Fixed sleep/wake times, avoid checking BP too often (this itself raises anxiety).
Warm Regards Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
No need to start the medicine immediately Keep monitoring blood pressure properly at same place daily for 7 days at different times of the day, keep recording and visit again with doctor. If needed do investigation ECG, 2D Echo, Kidney function, Thyroid profile, Blood sugar & lipid profile. Till then you can take 1) Brahmi Vati - 1 tablet once daily after breakfast. 2) Sarpagandha Ghana Vati - Use only if BP repeatedly crosses 140/90. 1 tablet at night after food. 3) Arjuna Churna - ½ tsp with warm water once daily.
Start with Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water. Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with warm milk. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily. Lessen intake of salt in your diet. Avoid pickles, salty snacks, chutney, papads. Light massage on head with Brahmi oil Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily. Follow up after 1 week.
