Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
Is a serious condition with many different causes.
Blood pressure is the measurement of the pressure that the blood exerts on the walls of the vessels in the body.
Low pressure, or hypotension, is not common as high pressure, but can cause serious problems for those suffering from it, because it is difficult to get enough blood to the brain and other areas of the body to function properly.
Dizziness, sudden fainting spells, and physical fatigue or weakness are common symptoms of low blood pressure (Hypotension)
Physiologically low blood pressure is cause by lax blood walls that cannot respond properly to the nervous stimulation creating a slackening, or loosen muscular walls.
The adrenal glands can become impair after a long illness or stressful situation, this some time create a low production of stress hormones which created Adrenal Hypertension
If the systolic blood pressure is lower than 105 for men and 100 for a women bring easy perspiration when doing very light physical or mental work.
Anemia make blood pressure to drops fast, also dehydration do to vomiting, diarrhea, diuretics, an under-active Thyroid, the mismanagement of diabetes, standing still for long periods of times and exposure to heat, long periods of physical inactivity, any low blood-sugar levels, hunger, stress and others emotional upsets, all of these factors can trigger a low blood pressure situation (Hypotension).
Supplements and herbs
The B, C, & E, vitamins are very important and must be present in sufficient amounts in the diet
B complex and pantothenic acid vitamin help to increase stamina and energy levels, also support the functioning of the Adrenal glands.
B must be supplemented to any one affected by Hypotension.
Vitamin C and bioflavonoids
Give strength to blood vessels walls, and protect body from infections ad viruses.
Vitamin E
Supply oxygen to cells, those with low blood pressure must take this vitamin in proper doses.
Kelp Seaweed rich in minerals, can improve the functioning of an sluggish thyroid glands.
Bee Pollen supplements - help the endocrine glands which stimulated overall strength and energy
Hyssop and kelp combination help raised Blood pressure, stimulate the glands in the body alleviating physical symptoms associated with Hypotension.
Rosemary drink
Take the leaves of rosemary and add or steeped into aged red wine, or in vinegar, or brandy or some sore of juice is good herbal drink, you can take a one tbsp every day it's a heart tonic.
Also help to rise low blood pressure. You can take up to 10 ml of tincture per day or drink as an infusion.
Rosemary is a woody herb which has a variety of health properties like strong anti-oxidant benefits, and it's used to treat low blood pressure
Caution:
Rosemary must be avoided by anyone with hypertension (high blood pressure)
because high doses of this herb can elevated blood pressures to high and also cause epileptic seizures
Rosemary Oil rub recipe
Add
¼ cup dried rosemary to a
½ cup of olive oil and let it steep in the sun or other warm place for two days.
Strain out the herbs and massage the oil over the heart.
Siberian ginseng – similar yet different from other varieties of ginseng, this herb has been shown in studies to raise the blood pressure only in people suffering from low blood pressure.
Also Siberian Ginseng, Golden-seal, Ginger root, Spirulina and Ginkgo Biloba supplements or herbs are good to stimulate the circulatory system and ease symptoms associated with low blood pressure
Because Ginseng – Is an adaptogen, helps normalize the function of the body like blood pressure.
Garlic and Howthorn berries
Help to regulate blood pressure by straightening the heart, also hydrotherapy, which is taken daily, alternating showers using hot and cold water, and or water stepping sessions or dew walking early morning in grassy lawn.
Hawthorn –
While this herb is also used to treat high blood pressure, it has the capability to normalize blood pressure and bring it to the proper place it should be.
Ginger –
Another herb that commonly used for low and high blood pressure because ginger can both raise and lower blood pressure as needed.
Remember:
Artificial and synthetic fibers for clothing can affects your circulation in a very negative ways.
You must make sure to use natural fiber like cotton, because artificial clothing interferes with your body's natural electrical field which many times disturb the normal circulation withing the body
Supplements herbal treatments & internal applications to use
Usual dosage
Kelp, one tbsp.
Vitamin C, with bioflavonoids, 1,000 mg 2 - 3 times a day.
Vitamin B complex, 100 mg.
Vitamin E, 400 IU.
Stinging nettle – this nourishing herb helps build the blood and can help with blood pressure.
Take as a tincture, as a tasty tea or in capsule or tablet form.
Mother wort – take an infusion or tincture of this herb. The infusion is very bitter, so most people choose the tincture.
Coffee – if you only have mild low blood pressure, coffee in the morning may be enough to normalize your blood pressure if you tolerate it.
External Applications
Rose geranium –
Inhaling the scent from the rose geranium is said to adjust the blood pressure either up or down, as is needed by the patient. This herb is currently being studied in Europe. The essential oil can be used as well as the potted plant.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Changua for breakfast ! (milk and egg soup)
Sopa de leche y huevos para desayuno!
Ingredients for 2 to 4 servings
1 1/2 cups water or (home make chicken, or vegetable broth optional)
Sopa de leche y huevos para desayuno!
Ingredients for 2 to 4 servings
1 1/2 cups water or (home make chicken, or vegetable broth optional)
1 1/2 cups milk or buttermilk 1%
4 eggs preferable organic, free range
4 tsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
2 stalks scallions (spring onion", "green onion)
Sea salt to taste
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
3 tbsp cooked quinoa instead of bread (optional)
4 slices toasted bread, cut into cubes can be gluten free if you like it
Directions:
Chop the scallions and cilantro into small pieces
In a stainless steel stockpot add the water, or the (home make chicken, or vegetable broth instead of the plain water) + the milk and salt.
Bring to boils, then crack the eggs and add them carefully to the soup without breaking the yolk.
Add the 3 tbsp of cooked quinoa if you are using it.
Add the 3 tbsp of cooked quinoa if you are using it.
Low the heat, cover the pot and let it boil for 1 to 3 minutes.
Place at the bottom of each soup bowl one tsp of scallions and coriander, finally shopped
From the pot carefully place one cooked egg into each soup bowl, then add the hot broth.
From the pot carefully place one cooked egg into each soup bowl, then add the hot broth.
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