Low B.P.

Low Blood Pressure Treatment

Low blood pressure treatment is given when insufficient blood reaches the brain, heart, and other vital organs. The therapy for low blood pressure is different from high blood pressure. If no symptoms are visible, then there is no need for treatment. But for those who suffer from high blood pressure, treatment has to be compulsorily given, to bring down the blood pressure.

What is Low Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps. If it is lower than normal, then it is called low blood pressure or hypotension. A pressure of 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) is now considered normal and optimal for good health. If the reading is 90/60 or lower, then it is considered as low blood pressure. Low blood pressure is otherwise termed as low BP, hypotension and hypotensive. An individual whose pressure is 110/70 is considered as having pressure below normal, but not very low.

Is low blood pressure harmful?

Generally, people with lower blood pressures have reduced risk of stroke, kidney disease, and heart disease. Athletes, who exercise regularly, those who have the correct body weight, and non-smokers, mostly have lower blood pressures.

Compared to high blood pressure, low blood pressure is less dangerous. But there are exceptions. For many, low blood pressure symptoms can cause dizziness and fainting or show signs of acute heart, endocrine or neurological disorders. Extreme cases of low blood pressure can deprive the brain and other vital organs of oxygen and nutrients, leading to a life threatening condition called shock.

Apart from general physical activities, the alternative low blood pressure treatment is the practice of yoga.

What Causes Low Blood Pressure?

Endocrine problems
Pregnancy
Severe infection
Nutritional deficiency
Allergic reactions
Heart palpitation
Blurred vision
Hormonal abnormalities
Fatigue
Blood loss

Signs of Low Blood Pressure

Dizziness or lightheadedness
Palpitations (a rapid, or irregular, heart beat)
Lack of concentration
Confusion
Weakness
Fast, shallow breathing
Feeling cold
Thirst
Depression
Dehydration

Majority of us prefer to take medicines for blood pressure than exercising. It is because they believe that drugs can cure faster than exercises. But we must remember that medicines can cause harm too.

Therefore, it is best to opt for the natural remedy. You can expect positive results by working out the following yoga exercises, because yoga is considered to be the most effective and natural method of low blood pressure treatment.

Yoga Breathing

Yoga breathing re-programs your natural breathing techniques and clears the airways, allowing the lungs to work at full capacity.

Instructions:

Stand straight or sit in Easy pose.
Place both arms at your sides.
Keep eyes closed.
Slowly lift arms overhead while taking slow, deep breaths (inhale), filling abdomen first, then chest, then upper chest.
Slowly lower arms back down while exhaling in reverse order.

Practice for 5 minutes with emphasis on strong inhalation.

Benefits: Regular practice increases the flow of blood into the brain. Controls blood pressure and heart function. Soothes the mind and improves blood circulation in muscles. Increases energy levels and reduces stress and anxiety.

Sit Up

Lie down straight on back. Place both the hands above the head. Now keeping both the hands straight sit up and touch the toes with your fingers. Head should touch the knees. Again lie down straight with hands straight. Do this for 10 times.

Benefits: These are muscle-toning exercises that help to keep a control over blood pressure.

Side Bending

Stand straight with feet shoulder-width apart. Raise your right arm above your head. Now bend your upper body to the left side, stretching the right side of your body. Hold this position and count 10. Come back to the starting position. Now raise your left arm and bend to the right side. Count 10. Come back to the starting position. Repeat 5 times on each side.

Benefits: Strengthens the muscles and increases the blood flow. Side bending helps to stimulate the adrenal glands which play a role in blood pressure regulation. It also tones the waist muscles and improves spinal flexibility.

Back Bending

Stand straight with 6 inches gap between two legs. Place your hands on your waist. Now slowly bend your upper body towards your back. Hold this position and count 10 with normal breathing. Return to normal position. Repeat this 3 times. Then take rest.

Benefits: Improves the flow of blood into the brain and strengthens the back muscles. The backward bend increases blood supply to the head which is particularly beneficial for people with low blood pressure who may experience dizziness.

Rabbit Posture

Sit in Diamond pose. Now hold the heels with the hands. Thumbs should be inside the leg facing each other. Now slowly bend the body in front. Place the head between the knee and try to touch the crown of the head on floor. Hold the heels tight, raise the hips up. Try to move the body forward as much as possible. Hold the position and count 5. Breathing will be normal. Then return to the normal position. Do the asana 2 times. Then take rest in Corpse pose.

Benefits: A perfect therapeutic treatment for keeping the blood pressure under control and for increasing the flow of blood to the brain. Rabbit pose helps in natural hormone balance. Hormones are special chemicals produced and distributed by glands and organs within the body. Practicing Rabbit pose stimulates the thyroid gland, helps balance and regulate metabolism. The spine gets stretched enough with an increase in mobility and elasticity of back muscles. Improves immune system and gives relief from common cold, allergies, laryngitis.

Restriction: Restricted for persons having cervical spondylosis, neck and back injuries, eye problems, knee pain.

Fish Pose

Sit in Lotus pose. Slowly lie down on your back totally taking the help of your elbows. Place the crown of the head on the ground by bending the dorsal and cervical spine backwards. Catch hold of the big toes and elbows should touch the ground. Hold this position and count 5. Then release your hands and slowly release your head with the help of your hands. Do this asana 2 times. Then take rest in Corpse pose.

Benefits: Known as 'the destroyer of all diseases' and a powerful low blood pressure treatment. Stretching of the back and neck muscles helps the flow of blood and controlling blood pressure.

Half-Tortoise Pose

Sit in Diamond posture. Then raise your hands up sidewise and join your palms. Now bend your body forward along with your hands and hip should be touched with ankles. Your forehead should rest on the ground and stretch your arms in front with your palms touching the floor. Hold this position and count 5 with normal breathing. Come back to the previous position. Do the asana 2 times. Then take rest in Corpse pose.

Benefits: Provides maximum relaxation and checks blood pressure.

Legs Up The Wall Pose

Instructions:

Lie flat on your back with legs extended on a level floor.
Position both hands beside your legs with palms facing downward.
Lift legs upward while simultaneously raising hips; support hips with hands and rest elbows on the ground.
Continue raising legs vertically until your chest approaches 6-8 inches from your chin, maintaining normal breathing.
Complete the pose by resting in Corpse pose.

Benefits: A positive therapeutic treatment for low blood pressure. Alleviates tired legs, feet and leg cramps. Stimulates abdominal organs and digestion. As an inverted posture, it enhances blood circulation to the upper body and head, potentially preventing migraines and headaches caused by poor circulation. Strengthens arms, legs, back and neck muscles.

Breathing Exercise

Sit in Easy pose. Close your left nostril with ring and little finger. Close your eyes and breathe in through right nostril. Block right nostril with thumb and breathe out with left nostril. Again breathe in with left nostril. Close left nostril and breathe out with right nostril. Do this for 10 times. Change your legs and again do for 10 times.

Benefits: Soothes the mind and keeps the head cool and alleviates dizziness.

Corpse Pose

Lie down on your back and relax your whole body, as if you have gone to sleep. Place a cold towel on top of the eyes. In this posture, keep the mind clean from all worries and thoughts. Do this for 5 minutes.

Benefits: Enjoy this comfortable and relaxing posture to remain healthy.