Home Remedies for Low Blood Pressure

Hypotension is the correct medical term used to describe low blood pressure. When measuring blood pressure, it is the arterial pressure that takes place by the heart beating and infusing the arteries with blood that is actually measured. Also measured is the pressure that is present inside of the arteries between heartbeats when the heart is effectively resting. The combination of these two measurements is represented with a numerical value such as 120/80, which is considered normal for healthy people.

However, when pressure consistently measures below 90/60 a person is diagnosed with dangerously low blood pressure.

A loss of blood, a reduction, or increase in body temperature, or a blood infection can all result in a low blood pressure reading. While most of these are temporary conditions, their immediate treatment is necessary in order to prevent more severe problems. Other conditions that may produce a rapid drop in blood pressure include:

• Severe allergic reactions
• Heart failure
• Dehydration
• Heat exhaustion

• Hormonal problems
• Pregnancy
• Liver disease
• Common non-prescription medications
• Abnormal heartbeats
• Autonomic Dysfunction
• Widened blood vessels

The symptoms of low blood pressure aren't always immediately detected. In fact, without presenting symptoms low blood pressure is not considered life threatening. However, when the following symptoms become apparent, low blood pressure is increasing in its threat level:

• Lightheaded or dizziness, especially upon standing
• Thirst
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Fainting
• Nausea
• Shallow breathing
• Poor concentration
• Poor vision

Easy to use and follow, home remedies for low blood pressure can prevent the symptoms of hypotension from beginning or reduce their impact once low blood pressure has been developed. A few noted home remedies for low blood pressure include:

• Diets low in carbohydrates
• Eating smaller portions throughout the day
• Reduce or completely eliminate caffeine intake
• Increase sodium intake
• Eliminate the use of alcohol
• Increase water intake
• Slightly elevate the head during sleep
• Exercise regularly and allow the body adequate time to cool down afterwards

• Indian spikenard
• Beetroot
• Butcher's Broom
• Yohimbe Extract
• Licorice
• An exclusively fresh fruit diet
• A temporary diet of milk and fresh fruit for several weeks

Natural remedies for low blood pressure are effective, safe, easy to use, and beneficial to follow. However, be advised that low blood pressure symptoms can also be a sign of an undetected health condition such as internal bleeding, organ malfunction or infection. If symptoms appear severe, a person should seek immediate medical attention in order to properly assess the symptoms and their cause.