Some of the Causes of High Blood Pressure
Before analyzing some of the effective solutions for high blood
pressure, we must first look at some of the possible causes of
this problem. According to modern medicine some of the basic
causes of high blood pressure are:
1. MALFUNCTIONING OF THE KIDNEYS may in various ways disturb the
proper balance of water in the body. The kidneys determine the
electrolyte balance in the liquids of the body, and thus will
affect how much water will be retained in the body and how much
will be expelled from the body. If the kidneys have heredity
weaknesses, or are tired, or imbalanced because of life factors,
then too much liquid may accumulate in the body increasing the
blood pressure. One factor may be inefficient salt excretion. On
the other hand, the kidneys may simply be very tired and
overworked because of a heavily toxic diet with large overdoses
of SODIUM. A direct relationship between the intake of high
sodium foods and high blood pressure has been established. It
seems also that the kidney is responsible for producing various
chemical substances, which in a certain way control the blood
pressure and the tension of the walls of the arteries and veins
in the circulatory system. Well-functioning kidneys are
essential for control of proper blood pressure.
2. MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS may also be the root
cause of disturbances in the blood pressure. Disturbances in the
pituitary gland and hypothalamus can affect the functioning of
the adrenals in a negative way, creating high or low blood
pressure. In general, any malfunctioning of the endocrine system
may result in blood pressure problems. It is also likely that
this disharmony in the endocrine system may in turn be the
result of emotional or mental stress, or unhealthy living habits.
3. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM may give messages of contraction to the
arteries and veins causing the pressure to rise as the volume of
the circulatory system is decreased. The reasons why the nervous
system may do this may be different in each person, but in most
cases they are psychosomatic.
4. OUR DIET affects our blood pressure. It is logical to believe
that the substances of which the blood is constituted will
affect the amount of liquid held in the blood and the tension of
the walls of the blood vessels. This is especially true in cases
where toxic waste products tend to accumulate on the walls of
the blood vessels, destroying their flexibility and narrowing
the opening and thus the volume of the vessels. The pressure in
these vessels increases.
5. OUR ENVIRONMENT creates various stress conditions, which may
force our bodies to react with a rise in blood pressure. The
pressures we feel at work, at home, in the society are
transferred through the endocrine and nervous system into a
tension and pressure within our body.
6. OUR WAY OF REACTING TO LIFE will play perhaps the most
important part of all. An individual who feels secure, relaxed
and self-confident in the face of responsibilities and stressful
situations will obviously be able to maintain a normal healthy
condition, independent of the external pressures. It has been
shown in thousands of cases of people who had high blood
pressure that when they learned how to relax they were able to
keep the problem under control often without the use of medical
drugs.
7. There are OTHER CAUSES, which we have not mentioned here.
SOME NATURAL SOLUTIONS
Now let us examine some possible measures we can take in order
to overcome the problem of high blood pressure. Those with
serious health problems would do well to consult their doctors
before employing any of the following.
1. Purification of the Blood Stream. If the problem of high
blood pressure seems to be accentuated by a toxic condition in
the body and the blood stream, then we can improve the situation
by cleaning up the inner part of the body. This inner cleansing
can be made in the following way:
a. Avoid salt, animal proteins, animal fats, cheese, butter and
all canned vegetables or any substances which have sodium salts
added as preservatives or for taste. b. Avoid all stimulants
such as black tea, coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, salt, mustard,
black and white pepper, ginger, nutmeg and other spices. c. Eat
plenty of high potassium foods such as fruits, vegetables,
grains and beans. Especially green leafy vegetables. d.
Occasional juice and vegetable broth fasts under the guidance of
a doctor will help to change the blood chemistry; detoxify the
kidneys, blood vessels and other organs and restore a natural
healthy condition in the body. e. The use of garlic and onions
can tend to open up and clean the arteries. One may take them in
fresh form or in capsules. Some naturopathic doctors also
suggest lecithin and vitamin C for helping to restore healthy
blood vessels. f. Eating only watermelon for one week during the
summer when it is in season can help purify and rejuvenate the
kidneys.
2. The Restoration of the Proper Functioning of the Kidneys and
Adrenal Glands. We may stimulate the kidneys and adrenal glands
into more harmonious functioning in some of the following ways:
a. Various physical exercises which tonify these organs. These
can be learned from a well-trained Yoga teacher. b. Through
Reflexology Massage on the points corresponding to the kidneys
and adrenal glands on the soles of the feet we can effectively
rejuvenate and harmonize these glands.
3. Regular Relaxation of the Nervous System Through Various
Techniques. We can relax and strengthen the nervous system so
that it is more resistant to stress and effort in our daily life
in the following ways: a. Deep relaxation techniques in which we
can learn to consciously relax the muscles and nerves and thus
the walls of the blood vessels. While in this deeply relaxed
state, we can imagine light and healing energy flowing into the
heart, adrenals, kidneys and head area. b. Exercises and
breathing techniques can be used on a regular basis to release
muscular and emotional tension from the body and mind. c.
Certain phonetic vibrations such as «OOOO» and «MMMM» have a
calming and balancing effect on the body and mind. d. Regular
meditation has proven to be extremely effective in overcoming
high blood pressure. Details about the above-mentioned
techniques can be learned from competent yoga teachers.
4. Change of Attitude Towards Life Our attitudes towards life;
our attachments, aversions, fears and ways of reacting to life
can create a great deal of unnecessary tension in our lives.
When the cause of high blood pressure is psychosomatic, it is
obviously necessary to analyze and overcome these emotional
factors which are contributing to the problem. Otherwise a total
control of the situation will be impossible even if we perfectly
employ the other physically oriented methods.
We can begin to analyze the factors in our lives, which are
causing us to react with stress or worry and gradually become
freer from these ways of reacting. We would do well to approach
life in a more relaxed way, with self-confidence and peace of
mind. We can gradually work towards this state of mind through
working with various systems of self-analysis and
self-transformation, which are available today. (Adapted from
the forthcoming "Self Healing" by Robert Elias Najemy. His book
"The Psychology of Happiness" (ISBN 0-9710116-0-5) is available
at
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/holisticharmo-20
and http://www.HolisticHarmony.com/psychofhappiness.html. His
writings can be viewed at http://www.HolisticHarmony.com where
you can also download FREE articles and e-books.
About the author:
Robert Elias Najemy is the author of over 600 articles, 400
lecture cassettes on Human Harmony and 20 books, which have sold
over 100,000 copies. He is the Founder and director of the
Center for Harmonious Living in Greece with 3700 members. His
book The Psychology of Happiness; ISBN 0-9710116-0-5 is
available at www.amazon.com and http://www.HolisticHarmony.com.
where you can view and download FREE articles and e-books.
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