Hypertension is the plague of the century, and even completely healthy people can suffer from it, especially in hot weather, after physical activities or a stressful day.  This trick is especially useful to those who live in hot or humid climates. Did you know that hypertension can be caused as a result of dehydration? When your body loses more water than it should, the amount of blood in your vessels decreases. This makes your blood vessels constrict more in order to push around this lesser amount of blood, which can lead to hypertension. If you suspect that dehydration is the culprit behind your hypertension symptoms, sit down and slowly drink a glass of water. The blood volume will be normalized and you will feel much better. This yoga pose may look nothing is going on and you're just laying on the floor, but it is actually one of the best restorative exercises there is. It was used for centuries to reduce the heart rate and lower the blood pressure. To complete this exercise, do the following: Step 1. Lie down on your back, preferably with your back down on the mat or whatever other surface you're laying on. Step 2. Relax your limbs completely, let your feet fall to your side, spread your arms as wide as you need and close your eyes. Step 3. Breathe in deeply, and as you breathe out powerfully, try to relax every single part of your body. Step 4. Continue breathing deeply and scanning through your entire body (starting with each of your limbs, then going up to the belly, heart, neck, and head) and relaxing each muscle and point of tension. Rest in Savasana for as long as you'd , but a minimum of 10-15 minutes. Besides normalizing your blood pressure, this wonderful pose will also help you balance your hormones and nervous system. This pressure point called GB 20, or the Wind Pool, is the one most widely-used in acupressure for high blood pressure treatment. It is located right at the base of your skull, in the crevice on the side of the neck where the head meets the neck (see picture). The point is symmetrical, meaning there is one on both sides of your spine. Apply steady mild pressure with your thumbs on both points simultaneously for a few minutes until your headache starts to subside. Repeat when needed. If you suffer from headaches caused by hypertension, this is one of the most effective natural treatments. It's called hissing bee breathing and it is part of the pranayama breathing exercises that may be familiar to those of you who know a thing or two about yoga. Click on the play symbol below to view a video tutorial of the exercise, or simply follow these steps: Step 1. Sit down in a comfortable position and a straight back. Step 2. Put both index fingers on the cartilage part of your ears. Take a deep breath in. Step 3. While exhaling, make a hissing sound similar to that of a bee, and press lightly on your ear cartilage. Repeat this exercise 7-10 times until you feel your headache subsides significantly. |
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