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Hypertension in Young adults

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

  1. Shishuasana (Child Pose)
  2. Vajrasana (Diamond Pose)
  3. Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend Pose)
  4. Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
  5. Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
  6. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Sitting Half Spinal Twist)
  7. Badhakonasana (Butterfly Pose)
  8. Janusirsasana (One-legged Forward Bend)
  9. Virasana (hero pose)
  10. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
  11. 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.

  1. Shishuasana (Child Pose)
  2. Vajrasana (Diamond Pose)
  3. Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend Pose)
  4. Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
  5. Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
  6. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Sitting Half Spinal Twist)

 

Foods

  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • High potassium foods
  • Hibiscus tea
  • Flax seed
  • DARK CHOCLATE
  • Sesame seeds and oil
  • Moringa leaves/powder