Hypertension in Young adults
Its very saddening to see young mothers presenting with kidney failure some of them requiring dialysis in their 30”s for a simple reason that they did not seek appropriate medical advice for their High blood pressure
Its not uncommon to see young adults ,20-40 yrs of age present with High Blood pressure
High Blood pressure at this age is most commonly due to other causes like kidney problems,hormonal imbalances,heart related issues ,obesity,excess alcohol intake
Please get your blood tests and urine tests to check your kidneys,If left untreated this can lead to kidney failure and may need dialysis
Pregnant women can also get High blood pressure and this can affect your and your baby’s health
Please continue to monitor Blood pressure and your kidneys even after your delivery
Hypertension is a common, under-diagnosed, and under-treated clinical problem in otherwise healthy looking people.
Please get your Blood pressure checked every time you visit the doctor for any reason
Controlling your B.P. is most important opportunity we have for prevention of kidney disease .
Blood pressure can be controlled by taking your medication regularly , 30mts of daily exercise and cutting down salt intake
The following yoga asanas can help lower high blood pressure. However, it would be best to practice them under the guidance of a trained specialist.
Yoga Poses for high blood pressure
- Shishuasana (Child Pose)
- Vajrasana (Diamond Pose)
- Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend Pose)
- Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
- Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Sitting Half Spinal Twist)
- Badhakonasana (Butterfly Pose)
- Janusirsasana (One-legged Forward Bend)
- Virasana (hero pose)
- Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
- Ardha halasana (half plow pose)
Why Yoga poses for high blood pressure
- Yoga asanas involve breathing consciously and deeply while synchronizing your body movements. They can help control blood pressure naturally, primarily by relieving stress.
- Yoga asanas can soothe the nerves and help slow down an abnormal heart rate.
- Yoga helps in increasing immunity and reducing incidences of heart problems like heart attacks and strokes.
- Lack of sufficient rest is the primary reason for stress and hypertension. Yoga helps regularize sleep habits and patterns.
- Obesity can also lead to hypertension. Regular practice of yoga and an improved diet regulates body weight.
- Yoga gives positive energy to the body and mind. It makes you happier and more hopeful in life. In the long run, this helps to regulate blood pressure levels.
How Exercises and Yoga can control your blood pressure
Stress and Obesity are important causes of high blood pressure
Yoga helps regularize sleep habits and patterns which reduces stress levels
Regular practice of yoga and an improved diet regulates body weight.
The following yoga asanas can help lower high blood pressure.
However, it would be best to practice them under the guidance of a trained specialist.
- Shishuasana (Child Pose)
- Vajrasana (Diamond Pose)
- Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend Pose)
- Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
- Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Sitting Half Spinal Twist)
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