HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR HYPERTENSION
By Tess Thompson
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a silent disease and most of those who have it remain oblivious of it for a long time. It is, however, a serious matter because chronic hypertension increases the risk of getting a stroke or heart disease and can lead to a kidney problem as well.
Chronic hypertension must be differentiated from a temporary rise in blood pressure, caused by nervousness or extreme stress or after a strenuous bout of exercise. It is only when resting blood pressure shows higher levels and persists for a considerable time that it becomes worrisome.
Emergencies rising from sudden and intense instances of a rise in blood pressure require immediate attention and high blood pressure medication. Long term medical care, however, includes lifestyle changes, dietary modifications and regular exercise.
Homeopathy provides convenient and natural remedies for high blood pressure. Convenient: because homeopathic remedies do not have side effects and natural since it does not believe in synthetically synthesized remedies.
Proper administration of medicine under homeopathy requires a thorough study of the patient’s lifestyle, behaviors and overall personality. While it is okay to use some form of a constitutional remedy in emergencies, the best way of treating hypertension should be after a proper study of the patient by a qualified homeopath for the treatment to be effective.
Some of the commonly used homeopathic remedies for hypertension along with the indicative symptoms are listed herein. Although the information can be helpful, it does not purport to be a lesson in self healing.
Argentum nitricum:
Patient is warm-blooded, imaginative, acts on impulses, is uncomfortable in closed-in places and craves for sweets and salt.
Blood pressure rises in an uneasy psychological state.
High blood pressure causes diarrhea, headache, giddiness and a rapid strong pulsation.
Aurum metallicum:
Stress related high blood pressure in serious and ambitious people focused on careers development.
Anger on realization of a mistake or failure.
Strong desire for alcohol, sweets, bread and pastries.
Feel worse at night.
Belladonna:
Sudden onset of symptoms with intensity and heat.
Dilation of pupils and flushed face with rapid pulsation in different parts of the body.
Vertigo and pounding headaches with sensitivity to noise and light.
Despite the heat, hands and feet are cold.
Calcarea carbonica:
Indicated in people who tire easily.
Typically responsible attitude but overwhelmed with fear of things going worse after illness.
Palpitations and respiratory problem.
Worse from lying down or ascending a slope or stairs.
Natrum muriaticum:
Strong feelings despite a reserved and responsible attitude.
A person who needs this remedy usually holds grudges for a long time and fears unfavorable outcomes from harmless incidents.
Nux vomica:
Although basically a constitutional remedy, it is indicated in impatient and focused people.
A strong desire for stimulants like coffee, tea, drugs, alcohol and sweets raises blood pressure.
Constriction in chest and constipation.
The list is not comprehensive and does not include phosphorus, sanguinaria, lachesis and a few others indicated by other symptoms. Homeopathic remedies have different potencies and dosage is prescribed accordingly, which depends upon whether the condition is acute or chronic.
Although highly diluted with hardly any trace of the original substance that they are created from, homeopathic remedies can be highly effective if prescribed according to the set rules.
Homeopathy is often ridiculed for its theory of ‘similar cures similar’. A glaring example of this basic theory is reflected by natrum muriaticum. It is prepared from natural salt, the excess consumption of which is considered to be one of the causes behind high blood pressure.
References:
http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2231001.html
http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/hypertension-symptoms-treatment-cure.asp
http://www.connecticutcenterforhealth.com/high-blood-pressure.html
http://www.alive.com/4280a12a2.php?subject_bread_cramb=227
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