Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is often a result of chronic stress, poor diet, and hardened arteries. While medication manages the pressure, it doesn't address the constriction or the stress causing it. At Naturopathy Bengaluru, we help you unclench your mind and body to let life flow freely again.
The Root Cause: Why BP Rises
Blood pressure rises when blood vessels narrow (vasoconstriction) or when the volume of fluid increases (water retention). In modern life, the "Fight or Flight" stress response is constantly active, keeping vessels tight and the heart pumping hard.
Our approach targets:
- Sympathetic Overdrive: Chronic stress keeping the body in emergency mode.
- Kidney Function: Poor filtration leading to fluid retention and salt imbalance.
- Arterial Stiffness: Caused by inflammation and oxidative stress.
Our Management Protocol
Dietary Interventions
We implement a modified DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) plan using naturopathic principles.
- High Potassium Foods: Banana, Coconut water, and leafy greens to displace sodium.
- Nitric Oxide Boosters: Beetroot and pomegranate juice to naturally dilate blood vessels.
- Salt Restriction: Transitioning to low-sodium, mineral-rich alternatives.
- Elimination: Removing caffeine and alcohol which spike BP.
Therapeutic Treatments
Physical therapies designed to cool the body and divert blood flow from the head to the extremities.
- Shirodhara: A continuous stream of medicated liquid on the forehead to calm the mind.
- Spinal Bath: soothing the central nervous system.
- Hot Foot Bath: Draws blood to the feet, relieving congestion in the head and chest.
- Full Body Massage: Using cooling oils to relax muscle tension.
Yoga & Meditation (Mind-Body Medicine)
For hypertension, the focus is on Paschimottanasana (Forward Bends) and Shavasana (Corpse Pose) which are cooling and introverting.
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama (Left Nostril Breathing) is taught to activate the parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system, instantly lowering heart rate.
Expected Outcomes
- ✅Visible reduction in systolic and diastolic pressure within 10-15 days.
- ✅Better sleep quality and reduced anxiety.
- ✅Reduced dependency on beta-blockers and diuretics (under medical supervision).
- ✅Improved energy levels and reduced headaches/dizziness.