Home Remedies For High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. A blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or above is considered high. You can also help control it with simple natural remedy.

Watermelon Seeds
Watermelon seeds contain a compound called cucurbocitrin, which helps widen the blood capillaries. At the same time, it also helps improve kidney functioning. This in turn reduces blood pressure levels and also helps a lot with arthritis.

Also, a 2010 Florida State pilot study found that watermelon can help lower blood pressure due to its vasodilatory effect.

• Grind equal quantities of dried watermelon seeds and poppy seeds (khus khus). Take one teaspoon of this mixture in the morning on an empty stomach and again in the evening.
• Alternatively, add two teaspoons of gently crushed, dried watermelon seeds to one cup of boiled water. 
• Steep it for about an hour, then strain it. Take four tablespoons of this water at regular intervals throughout the day.

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The Smoothie Cure For High Blood Pressure

A good blender and a little know-how are all you need to beet BP
A cup of beetroot juice helped people lower their high blood pressure by 11 points within 6 hours, finds a recent study. The reason it works so fast: Beets contain dietary nitrate, which your body converts to a gas that expands blood vessels and aids blood flow

You can find cooked beets in your supermarket's produce case or salad bar—or roast your own. (Bonus: any leftovers can go into these 5 Fast & Fresh Beet Recipes.)
Pineapple-Beet Blast

PREP TIME: 5 minutes
SERVINGS: 2
½ c sliced cooked beets
1½ c frozen pineapple chunks
¼ c celery leaves
1 c vanilla almond milk
½ c fresh orange juice
Combine all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Divide between 2 chilled glasses. (Makes 3 cups.)

This simple smoothie from nutritionist Dana White, RD, contains a heart-healthy trifecta of nitrate, magnesium, and potassium.

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