Natural Remedies For Low Blood Pressure

Many people suffer from hypotension: their  blood circulates at too low a pressure, which can lead to fainting or dizziness. It is a priority that we go to the doctor to know exactly what causes it and how we can avoid it. It is also worth knowing that there are some natural remedies for low blood pressure that can be very useful.

What should we know about hypotension?

Having excessively low pressure can cause the following symptoms:

• Lethargy
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Sickness
• Fainting
• Dream
• Sweating
• Pallor

What is hypotension due to? The most frequent causes of this condition are:

• Diet deficient in calories, vitamins (especially B and C) and proteins.
• Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).
• Internal bleeding in the kidneys, colon, or gastrointestinal tract.
• Emotional problems, such as depression.
• Malfunction of the thyroid gland.
• Consumption of certain medications (diuretics and antidepressants).
• Dehydration

• Great blood loss.
• Changes in the heart (cardiac dilation, myocardial infection or heart failure).

We must know that chronic low blood pressure does not usually have symptoms that are so easy to distinguish. Problems arise when blood pressure drops suddenly and causes a lack of oxygen in the brain.

There is another type of hypotension called postural or orthostatic, and it occurs when we change position abruptly (for example, when we get up quickly from bed or a chair, or stand up right away).

Tips to avoid and treat low blood pressure

If you have suffered a drop in blood pressure and you do not want it to happen again, try to pay attention to these tips:

Drink more liquid

Since hypotension can be due to dehydration, always have a bottle of mineral water on hand not only to hydrate you, but also to increase blood volume.

Do not forget that while drinking tea or coffee can raise blood pressure it is a temporary measure, and in a short time it can even cause further dehydration.

Eat a balanced diet

If your blood pressure drops frequently, eat more carbohydrates in small portions and several times a day (every 2 to 3 hours). For example, ingest:

• Bread.
• Pasta.
• Rice.
• Potatoes.
• Whole grains
• Vegetables.
• Fish.
• Lean chicken
• Fruit.

Avoid very abrupt changes of position

Before standing up, cross your legs in a scissor fashion and squeeze. Another option is to lean on the back or another chair to help you lift. When you are lying down, move slowly and always on your side, never get up by straining your abs. If you’re sitting or bending low to the ground, get up in stages, even if it takes longer.

Balance your salt intake

Low blood pressure sufferers need to increase (slightly) their sodium intake, unlike high blood pressure patients. It is necessary to consult with the doctor so that it indicates the suitable dose.

Check the medications you take

Certain heart drugs, such as antidepressants or tranquilizers among others, can lower blood pressure. If it is indicated in the adverse effects, ask your doctor to change it for a similar one.

Do mental exercises

According to some research, solving math problems (subtracting, adding, counting, multiplying, dividing) raises blood pressure and can compensate for hypotension.

Sleep with your head up

The headboard should be about 20 or 30 centimeters elevated in relation to the feet. You can put more pillows or studs on the front legs of the bed.

Natural remedies for low blood pressure

In addition to complying with the advice indicated above, you can take advantage of the benefits of nature and enjoy several homemade recipes for hypotension:

Licorice tea

It is a natural remedy to raise the pressure.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of licorice (5 g).
• 1 cup of water (250 ml).

Preparation

Heat the water and, when it boils, add the teaspoon of licorice. Remove from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Strain and drink.

Rosemary

It has the ability to stimulate the central nervous system and improve blood circulation. One option is to massage your legs with a few drops of rosemary essential oil mixed with a few drops of almond or olive oil. Another alternative is to prepare a tea.

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon of rosemary (2.5 g).
• 1 cup of boiling water (250 ml).

Preparation

Let infuse for 10 minutes, filter, sweeten with honey and drink.

Lion tail

This plant, also called motherwort, is very good at preventing thrombosis, improving the health of blood capillaries and acting as a heart tonic. In turn, it fights fatigue and takes care of both the cardiovascular and nervous systems. It can be consumed as an infusion or tincture.

Ginger

It stimulates circulation, prevents blood from clotting and increases body temperature. Make an infusion with:

• 1 teaspoon of grated ginger (5 g).
• 1 cup of hot water (250 ml).

Preparation

Let the ginger dissolve in the cup of water. Drink immediately. You can add lemon or honey.

Ginseng

It is one of the most versatile natural remedies that exists, it is located within the select group of “all terrain” along with garlic for example. In this case, it helps regulate pressure (high or low). You can prepare an infusion.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground ginseng root (5 g).
• 1 cup of water (250 ml).

Preparation

Put the water to heat and when it comes to a boil, add the ginseng. Let stand 15 minutes, filter and drink.

Geranium

It allows to regulate low and high blood pressure. With geranium essential oil mixed with olive or almond oil, massage the legs. Take advantage of its other properties:

• Antidepressant
• Stressful.
• Anti-cellulite.
• Anti-acne.
• To treat hemorrhoids.
• For gout.
• To alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
• For dermatitis.

We must not underestimate hypotension, despite the fact that in principle it is not an evil that entails a serious danger if it can condition our quality of life; Remember that if we expose ourselves to strong emotions, the pressure can lower us even more.