Low Tension: Can It Be Treated Naturally?
If we have low blood pressure it is important that, in order to avoid dizziness and hypoglycemia, we eat food often, avoid sudden changes in temperature and carry out moderate physical activity.
Many people suffer from low blood pressure problems from time to time. Hypotension occurs when blood pressure is much lower than usual.
But there are people who suffer them continuously, especially in times of heat or stressful situations. We review the symptoms that accompany it, the possible causes and the natural remedies that will help us prevent it.
Symptoms of low blood pressure
To begin with, we detail the most common symptoms of low blood pressure:
- Fatigue.
- Apathy.
- Weakness.
- Dizziness
- Sickness.
- Drowsiness.
- Sweating
- Pallor.
Most frequent causes
Possible causes of low blood pressure include:
- Diet deficient in iron and vitamins of group B.
- Internal bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, kidney or colon.
- Low blood sugar levels.
- Thyroid malfunction.
- Endocrine problems.
- Pregnancy.
- Dehydration
- Side effects of some medications, such as antidepressants and diuretics.
- Cardiac disorders.
Natural treatment
In cases of hypotension, it is very important that the doctor be the person who determines the medications we should take and how the disease should be monitored.
In addition to resorting to some of the natural remedies that we will discuss to speed up recovery, we recommend simple tips:
- Increase your consumption of sea salt.
- Eating in a balanced way and without abusing anything.
- Eat small amounts and often.
- Drink natural fruit and vegetable juices.
- Eat whole grains.
- Drink enough water during the day, between meals.
- Get gentle exercise daily.
- Sleeping with your head slightly elevated.
- Do not make sudden movements.
- Avoid excessive heat.
- Wear compression stockings.
We review some foods and medicinal plants with specific properties to raise blood pressure.
Pollen
Bee pollen can be an excellent remedy to raise the pressure a bit, without altering it. In addition, it is very complete, since it contains proteins, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.
It is especially recommended for people who also suffer from anemia or weakness or poor appetite. Also in situations of wear and tear, during pregnancy and lactation and in general, to increase our defenses. If we take it daily, we will quickly notice the energy it gives us.
We can consume a daily teaspoon of well-ground pollen, so that our body assimilates it well. We can mix it with water, if its taste does not bother us, or with juice, yogurt, etc. People who suspect that they may have a pollen allergy can start by taking a pimple and build up a pimple each day.
Licorice
This root has many properties for health and is recommended to increase blood pressure. In fact, people with high blood pressure should not take it. It also helps in the digestive process and to protect the liver, as well as in cases of colds, coughs and sore throats.
We find this root in the form of pills or extract, although we can also prepare it as an infusion. For this we will boil it for at least 10 minutes due to its thickness.
Finally, we can also get it natural, in the form of a stick, to chew it during the day. Many people use it this way to help them quit smoking.
Rosemary
Rosemary is an excellent tonic that raises blood pressure a bit, as well as having powerful circulatory properties. It is very rich in iron and has a high antioxidant power.
We will take infusions of rosemary with honey in the middle of the morning and in the middle of the afternoon for 10 days. We can also apply rosemary alcohol topically, invigorating and refreshing.
Peppermint essential oil
Mint has a delicious and very refreshing aroma. In addition to revitalizing us, it also helps us in cases of dizziness, vertigo and migraines.
We can apply a drop of the essential oil on each temple and massage gently. We can also mix it with a vegetable oil, aloe vera or with our body cream.
Hydrotherapy
This technique is based on the use of water at different temperatures to activate and relax our body.
In this case we recommend alternate foot and leg baths. We can do it using buckets with cold and hot water or in the shower itself.
The important thing is to start a little with hot water, about 10 seconds, and then with cold water for about 30 seconds, and we will alternate hot and cold. We will finish with cold water and dry the legs by rubbing them well with a towel.
These remedies are sure to help you control hypotension, but remember that it is important that your doctor monitor you if symptoms appear on an ongoing basis.
