High Blood Pressure is a growing common disease. Every now and then friends ask me about the remedies to cope with this issue. In this blog post, I will be discussing the remedies of blood pressure with and without medicines.
When Treatment Becomes Inevitable
- If your blood pressure surges above 140/90mmHg, it is advisable for you to bring some daily routine changes in your life.
- If your blood pressure is on the rise and exceeds the normal level - and you are suffering from other diseases like (diabetes) - it is a must for you to use medicine as well as change your daily routine.
Daily Routine Changes
Few changes can be made in your daily routine to lessen the high blood pressure matter. Few techniques will show result in a matter of weeks, while others may take a bit longer. These issues are listed below:
- One should abandon salt intake if blood pressure is too high, otherwise this usage can be cut to less than 6g (0.2oz) a day, which equals one teaspoon.
- More and more use of fresh vegetables and fruits can also suffice the cause. In the same manner high-fat diet use should be diminished to balance the diet.
- Daily exercise is inevitable to keep the blood pressure running the optimal manner.
- Alcohol consumers are advised to abandon the consumption of alcohol and fresh juices are to be used instead.
- Find out the ideal weight for you on Healthy weight calculator as per your body posture. If you’re overweight, lose your weight.
- Use of caffeine needs to be contracted. Commodities having caffeine (carbonated drinks, tea) are to be left untouched.
- Smokers are prescribed to leave smoking, because smoking works as a catalyst in increasing blood pressure.
Above mentioned measures can be taken from today whether you’re suffering from blood pressure disease or not. Precautionary measures will help you in hindering the blood pressure disorder
Use of Medicines to Lessen High Blood Pressure
Increased blood pressure can be controlled instantly for the time being by using medicine. But use of medicine differs from person to person on the basis of age. It is also not an inevitable case that a person would get healthier after intake of medicine. Sometimes one has to take medicines for the rest of his/her life. A combination of different medicines is to be taken in few matters to optimize blood pressure.
- If one is under 55 – ACE inhibitor or Angiotensin is important for him.
- If a patient is older than 55, he/she can use a calcium channel blocker to maintain his/her blood flow.
ACE Inhibitors
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors lessen blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels.
Common examples are: Lisinopril, Perindopril, and Ramipril etc.
Dry cough is one of the most common side effects of these medicines. This is not the only side effect of ACE inhibitors, one can also be suffered with headaches, rash and dizziness in fewer cases.
Angiotensin-2 Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
ARBs work in a manner very much similar to ACE inhibitors. They're highly recommended if ACE inhibitors begin showing side effects.
Common examples are Candesartan, Irbesartan, Losartan, Valsartan, Olmesartan and others.
One can be suffered with cold or flu as a result of side effects. Headaches and dizziness are also seen in some cases.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium channel blockers affect blood pressure by widening one’s blood vessels.
Amlodipine, Felodipine and Nifedipine are the commonly used medicines for calcium channel blockers. There are many other medicines that may help in such issues.
In a nutshell, daily routine remedies as well as medicines are discussed above. It is always superior to use to proper diet and exercise to maintain blood pressure. One should move to medicines if it becomes necessary, for medicines come with the side effects.
