Hypertension

The elevation of systolic and diastolic pressures above the normal is defined as hypertension. The average normal blood pressure is about 125/75 mm of Hg and the figure of 140/90 in an otherwise healthy adult may be taken to be the upper limit of the normal. There is a slight increase of blood pressure with advancing age.

The term Essential hypertension is somewhat confusing. It is sometime applied to benign hypertension or it may be used to cover all forms of non-renal hypertension. It would, therefore , be better, if the term is restricted to patients in whom no primary cause for hypertension can be discovered. Hence essential hypertension excludes renal and endocrine causes of all kinds. But it includes malignant and benign phase of the disease.
It is slightly more common in women, is highest between the ages of 40 and 60 and is often more severe in ints course and complications in men.
There is a clearly recognised factor of heredity or, more probably, a combination of factors.
In the benign phase, hypertension is often labile (unstable) and large variations may be produced by nervous, emotion or activity.
Obesity is undoubtedly an aggravating factor in essential hypertension.
The cause of essential hypertension is, however, unknown and is referable to the organic disease of the renal arteries or arterioles.
Adequate mental and physical rest and good period of sleep are essential.
Long hours of work especially with stress and anxiety must be stopped.
Diet need be very restricted to proteins. A simple mixed diet without salt to provide for 2000 to 2500 calories may be allowed.
If obesity is present, the diet should be restricted, till normal body weight is reached.
Alcohol, tobacco, tea and coffee are restricted.

Homeopathic Remedies for Hypertension

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Acupuncture points for Hypertension