What is the best diet and treatment for chronic high blood pressure? - #54473
Hi What would you prescribe for chronic high blood pressure?Can you also prescribe what would be good diet related for the above problem?
How long have you been experiencing high blood pressure?:
- More than 1 yearHave you been diagnosed with high blood pressure by a doctor?:
- Yes, confirmed diagnosisWhat is your current blood pressure reading, if known?:
- Hypertension Stage 2 (140/90 mmHg or higher)Are you currently taking any medications for high blood pressure?:
- I try to manage it with lifestyle changesHow would you describe your diet currently?:
- Inconsistent, varies greatlyDo you have any other health conditions?:
- No other conditionsHow often do you exercise in a week?:
- Rarely (less than once a week)Doctors' responses
1. Treatment approach Focus on: Calming Vata + Pitta Reducing stress Improving circulation 2. Safe Ayurvedic medicines Tab Normact - 1 tab twice a day after meal Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia) – natural BP lowering (use under supervision) Arjuna powder (½ tsp twice daily) – strengthens heart Brahmi / Shankhpushpi – reduces stress, calms mind Ashwagandha (mild dose) – balances Vata (if no excess heat) 3. Best diet (very important) Follow light, low-salt, Pitta-calming diet Include: Fruits: pomegranate, banana, apple Vegetables: (bottle gourd), spinach, carrot Whole grains: oats, barley, old rice Cow ghee (small quantity) Garlic (small amount) – supports BP control Avoid: Excess salt, pickles, packaged food Fried, spicy, oily food Tea/coffee excess Red meat, alcohol Eat regular, simple, home-cooked meals 4. Lifestyle Daily walking 30 min (essential) Pranayama: Anulom Vilom + Bhramari (10–15 min) Proper sleep (7 hours) Avoid anger, stress, late nights 5. Home remedies Warm water + 1 tsp coriander seeds soaked water daily Amla juice (20 ml) morning 6. Monitoring Check BP weekly
• Normact Tablet (100 Nos) - Kerala Ayurveda (Normact 100 Nos) — x2
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