Holistic Treatment of Low Blood Pressure
Holistic medicine is a health care system in which the body is seen as a whole. Treatment and diagnosis of different diseases instead of looking at just one system or an organ take into accounts the different aspects of being human including body, emotions and spiritual life. When we talk about an holistic treatment for low blood pressure, we are talking about a treatment that approaches the body as a whole and tries to favor safe alternatives to medicine.
There are different approaches to a holistic treatment of hypotension or low blood pressure here are some of the common ones you can find:
Autosuggestion. Low blood pressure from an emotional point of view can arise as the result of indecision, fears, phobias and different levels of stress. In order to erase these fears from your mind you must practice some affirmations like “I feel sure of myself” and “I am strong and healthy”.
Ayurvedic Treatment. In this case, low blood pressure treatment is linked to fatigue of the digestive fire. The treatment will be based on your type (Vata, Kapha, Pitta). Herbs used for this holistic treatment include: black pepper, cardamom, garlic, cayenne, ginger and cinnamon.
Reflexology. This holistic approach to treat low blood pressure will employ the same points used in hypertension. The main objective is to balance our bodies and inner workings. The following points will need to be applied pressure for 2 minutes each: 52 (hands), 1, 2, 3, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25. After finishing with the hands proceed to apply pressure on the feet and massage with reflexology roller.
Color Therapy. In this treatment green and yellow are used to elevate the low blood pressure. The combination of colors must be applied 2 times per day for fifteen minutes for a period of two weeks.
Herbal Medicine. Different herbs have been proven successful for the treatment of low blood pressure, like Siberian ginseng and ginger. Here you will find more info on herbs for low blood pressure treatment.
Acupressure/Acupuncture. This holistic treatment has proven very helpful to normalize blood pressure problems, the following pressure points are involved: GV 25, LIV 3, PC 6, ST 9, GV 26, LI 11, ST 36
Aromatherapy. An aromatherapy low blood pressure treatment will consist of massaging with 2% of rosemary essence oil in a base of vegetable oil. This is used in case hypotension is accompanied by nerve function loss. If heart failure, pneumonia, typhoid, or cardiac disease are involved, two drops of camphor oil need to be inhaled.