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Echinacea—tincture three times daily, has antiviral properties, supports immune system. St. John’s wort—cream or infusion, contains hypericin which has antiviral activity. Licorice—glycyrrhizin-containing gel, apply three to four times daily, inhibits viral replication; also helpful for shingles.
Hypertension—High Blood Pressure
Melissa—contains antiviral components, dries up blisters. Tea tree—has antiviral properties, dries up blisters and reduces recurrence. Geranium 1 part, melissa 1 part, lavender 1 part, tea tree 10 parts—apply to lesions three times daily.
When pressure exerted by blood on the walls of the arteries is greater than normal, blood pressure rises. Usually, blood pressure falls when at rest. It rises in response to strenuous physical activity, stress, or a perceived danger in which the sympathetic nervous system dominates, arteries constrict, and more blood is sent to the brain increasing blood pressure. This heightened state of the sympathetic system does not seem to retreat in individuals with hypertension and damage to the heart, kidney, arteries, and other organs becomes inevitable. Blood pressure is considered high at a reading of 140/90. There are no symptoms of the illness and it is recommended individuals over 40 be checked. Hypertension can be controlled by permanent diet and lifestyle changes; this includes reducing stress, maintaining proper weight (not more than 5 lb overweight), and eating foods containing compounds that reduce blood pressure such as celery, garlic, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Having a home monitor is helpful. Smoking, alcohol, refined sugar, food allergies, and highsodium foods can contribute to hypertension. Some people may need extra calcium to stabilize blood pressure. Some individuals are salt sensitive which causes a rise in their blood pressure. Daily exercises and various stress reduction techniques lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Ayurvedic medicine
Nutrients
Shatavari 500 mg, guwelsattva 200 mg, kamadudha 200 mg, neem 300 mg—mix and take 2 tsp twice daily. Tikta ghee—apply topically.
Calcium—800 to 1000 mg in citrate form, lowers blood pressure, especially effective in salt sensitive individuals. Magnesium—350 mg, lowers blood pressure, especially in individuals taking potassium depleting diuretics. Coenzyme Q10—50 mg twice daily, significantly reduces blood pressure.56 Selenium—may be especially beneficial for women at risk of hypertension. Vitamin C—1 g, may be helpful in reducing blood pressure.
Homeopathy
Take remedy according to symptoms: Apis mellifica Arsenicum album Borax Dulcamara Graphites Hepar sulphuris calcareum Mercurius solubilis Natrum muriaticum Petroleum Rhus toxicodendron Sepia Aromatherapy
Chinese medicine
Acupuncture—relieves pain. Mindbody therapy
Meditation—reduces stress. Biofeedback Imagery