Home Remedies For Low Blood Pressure.

Low blood pressure is called hypotension and is a condition in which a person’s blood pressure becomes so low that it causes symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, tiredness, confusion, fainting, blurred vision, breathing with difficulty etc. A normal blood pressure reading is usually lower than 120/80 mm Hg but when it is around 90/60 mm Hg or lower consistently, it is considered low. Like hypertension, hypotension may be dangerous to your health.

Hypotension is usually caused by conditions such as dehydration, inadequate nutrition, anaemia, reduced blood volume, decrease in blood volume, medications that are used to treat high blood pressure, heart conditions, pregnancy, endocrine disorders and some neurological issues. Mild hypotension may not need any treatment.

Hypotension is a condition you will need your doctor to manage for you because it has many causes

but here are some home remedies and natural ways which can help to reduce the symptoms.

1. Drink a lot of water and other fluids.
2. Increase consumption of salt because of its sodium content which increases blood pressure. Remember that you are advised to cut down salt consumption when treating hypertension for this same reason. You may also drink 1 cup of water mixed with ½ teaspoon salt once daily.
3. Drink some sports drinks because they contain electrolytes which regulate blood pressure.
4. Drink coconut juice because it contains electrolytes which regulate blood pressure.
5. Lemon juice mixed with some salt and sugar once a day.
6. Coffee increases blood pressure because of the caffeine.
7. Basil leaf or the juice contains magnesium and potassium which help to regulate blood pressure. Squeeze some basil juice from the leaves and drink half a cup twice daily. You may add a pinch of salt.
8. Beetroot juice regulates blood pressure. A cup twice daily helps in regulating blood pressure.
9. Raisins can help too. Soak about 20 raisins overnight and eat first in the morning.
10. Raising your legs above heart level helps to return blood flow back to the heart and brain.

Avoid staying still or lying down for long periods. Healthy lifestyle choices can prevent or reduce the occurrence of diseases and also help in healing.

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