High Blood Pressure

When the heart pumps blood into the arteries, the blood flows with a force pushing against the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is the product of the flow of blood times the resistance in the blood vessels. High blood pressure is also called hypertension. What makes high blood pressure important is that initially it may cause no symptoms but can still cause serious long—term complications.

Many people have high blood pressure and don't even know it. The key complications of high blood pressure include heart disease, heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, peripheral artery disease, and aortic aneurysms (out-pouchings of the aorta). Public awareness of these dangers has increased. Blood pressure is measured with a blood pressure cuff and recorded as two numbers, such as 120/80 mm Hg (millimetres of mercury). The top, larger number is called the systolic pressure. This is the pressure generated when the heart contracts (pumps). It reflects the pressure of the blood against arterial walls. The bottom, smaller number is called the diastolic pressure. This reflects the pressure in the arteries while the heart is filling and resting between heartbeats.

Scientists have determined a normal range for both systolic and diastolic blood pressure after examining the blood pressure of many people. Those whose blood pressure is consistently higher than this norm are said to have high blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure in adults is defined as a consistently elevated blood pressure of 140 mm Hg systolic and 90 mm Hg diastolic or higher.

Uncontrolled high blood pressure is indirectly responsible for many deaths and disability resulting from heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. According to research studies, the risk of dying of a heart attack is directly linked to blood pressure, especially systolic hypertension. The higher your blood pressure, the higher your risk, even with blood pressure in the normal range.

Self—Care at Home The management and control of high blood pressure involves two major options, lifestyle modification and medications. Lifestyle options include changing what you eat and your activity level. Quitting smoking and moderating alcohol consumption will also help keep your blood pressure in the healthy range. Maintain a healthy weight. If you are overweight or obese, lose weight. Aim for a healthy weight range for your height and body type. Your health care provider can help you calculate a target weight. Even a small amount of weight loss can make a major difference in lowering or preventing high blood pressure.

Aromatherapy Treatments:

The best oils for use in this are Lavender, Marjoram and Ylang Ylang. Ylang Ylang can be valuable when there is shortness of breath. Mix these essential oils together in a carrier oil for massage or in the bath. Other oils such as Bergamot, Chamomile Roman, Frankincense, Neroli and Rose have sedative, antidepressant and uplifting qualities.

Another group of essential oils which can benefit are Fennel, Juniper and Lemon which can cleanse and help to detoxify.

Some suggested recipes for baths are as follows:

RECIPE 1: 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil 2 drops Marjoram Essential Oil 2 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
RECIPE 2: 2 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil, 2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil, 2 drops Marjoram Essential Oil
RECIPE 3: 2 drops Chamomile Roman Essential Oil 2 drops Geranium Essential Oil 2 drops Rose Essential Oil

Some suggested recipes for massage are as follows:

RECIPE 1: 1 drop Neroli Essential Oil 1 drop Marjoram Essential Oil 2 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 10ml Sweet Almond Carrier Oil
RECIPE 2: 1 drop Clary Sage Essential Oil, 1 drop Frankincense Essential Oil, 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil 10ml Sweet Almond Carrier Oil
RECIPE 3: 2 drops Juniper Essential Oil 1 drop Lemon Essential Oil 10ml Sweet Almond Carrier Oil

Sweet Almond Aromatherapy Carrier Oil 50ml

Sweet Almond is one of the most popular and versatile of all the carrier oils

£3.00

Sweet Almond Aromatherapy Carrier Oil 100ml

One of the most versatile and easy to use carrier oils.

£5.00

Bergamot Essential Oil - Citrus Bergamia (10ml)

Bergamot is a valuable oil for tension and anxiety. It can help with conditions such as cystitis and urethritis as well as being great for skin conditions such as acne.

£4.25

Chamomile Roman 10% Dilute Essential Oil - Chamaemelum Nobile

A wonderful oil which has so many valuable properties Chamomile would be a great one to always keep in and can be used in skin care, musuclar aches and pains and digestive problems.

£4.00

Chamomile Roman Pure Essential Oil - Chamaemelum Nobile (10ml)

Chamomile is a great oil to use for nervous disorders. It is soothing and calming and can help where a person is irritable or nervous. It can also help with insomnia.

£10.25

Clary Sage Essential Oil - Salvia Sclarea (10ml)

Clary Sage is wonderful as it blends so well with other oils and has a wide variety of uses. Try it for high blood pressure, aches & pains, skin care, asthma and emotional tension as well as stress related conditions.

£2.00

Fennel Essential Oil - Foeniculern Vulgare (10ml)

This is a herb of ancient medical repute which has been used for years. Try it for bruising, inflammation of the joints, arthritis, PMT and many digestive complaints.

£3.75

Frankincense 10% Dilute Essential Oil - Boswellia Carteri (10ml)

Offered here as a diluted oil Frankincense is wonderful for mature skin complexions to help with scars, wrinkles and wounds. It can help with coughs and bronchitis and is a generally calming oil for people suffering from stress.

£3.50

Frankincense Pure Essential Oil - Boswellia Carteri (10ml)

This is a non-diluted version of the oil. Frankincense is wonderful for mature skin complexions to help with scars, wrinkles and wounds. It can help with coughs and bronchitis and is a generally calming oil for people suffering from stress.

£10.25

Lavender Essential Oil - Lavandula Officinalis (10ml)

Lavender has been used continuously for thousands of years and its popularity has only ever increased. If you could have no other essential oil in your house, then Lavender would be the prime choice: It has a wide range of uses and is a natural antibiotic, anti-depressant, sedative and de-toxifier.

£2.40

Juniper Essential Oil (10ml)

Juniper has a special affinity with the urino-genital tract and can be used to treat many associated conditions. It is also good for respiratory problems and certain skin conditions.

£4.25

Lemon Essential Oil - Citrus Limon (10ml)

This antiseptic and anti-bacterial oil will perform many tasks especially when blended with other oils, including treating verrucas, insect bites and tension headaches. It has a tonic action on the lymphatic system and a stimulating action on the digestive system. It will aid slimming, help shift cellulite and smooth out those wrinkles

£2.75

Marjoram Essential Oil - Origanum Marjorana (10ml)

Marjoram as we might expect can help with the digestion. It is useful for bruises and chilblains. Marjoram can also have a warming effect on the mental and emotional level and can help people suffereing from grief.

£4.05

Neroli 5% Dilute Essential Oil - Citrus Aurantium (10ml)

Neroli is antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic and aphrodisiac as well as being a gentle sedative and is valuable for helping with problems of an emotional nature. It is reputed to be an aphrodisiac and helps with skin care. It can help with stomach spasms and diarrhoea.

£4.00

Rose Damascena 5% Dilute Essential Oil (10ml)

Rose is often referred to as the Queen of all essential oils not least because of its price. It can help with lack of confidence, depression or grief as it has uplifting qualities and is said to produce feelings of well-being and even happiness. It has strong connections with our sexuality and can aid menstual problems.

£4.75

Rose Otto (Centifolia) 5% Dilute Essential Oil (10ml)

Rose Otto is a wonderful oil which can help with skin care especially where the skin is more mature and is soothing for conditions such as asthma and hayfever.

£7.75

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil - Cananga Adorata (10ml)

Ylang Ylang has a calming and relaxing effect which can be used to break the circle of sexual inadequacy and is closely assoicated with this area. Useful for oily and dry skins and a tonic for the hair. It is good for over rapid heartbeat or breathing and can help with shock.

£4.00

Sweet Almond Carrier Oil 1 litre

Sweet Almond carrier oil is one of the most popular and useful of all carrier oils.

£18.00