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01/09/2026

High Blood Pressure

It is another year and high blood pressure is still massively misunderstood.

Meds don't work consistently.

Cutting salt makes almost 0 difference.

Reducing fat and meat intake even makes it WORSE.

Here are the top 10 science-backed foods to lower blood pressure:

1. Beets.

Packed with nitrates that convert into nitric oxide in your body.

Nitric oxide relaxes and widens blood vessels.

One glass of beet juice can drop blood pressure by 10 points within hours.

2. Avocados.

They have twice the potassium of a banana.

Potassium balances sodium and relaxes blood vessel walls.

Magnesium supports smooth muscle function.

Healthy fats calm inflammation.

Have them with eggs, salads and bowls.

3. Leafy greens.

Spinach, kale, arugula and Swiss chard are potassium powerhouses.

They balance sodium, ease arterial tension and contain nitrates that boost nitric oxide.

The DASH diet recommends several servings a day.

4. Garlic.

It produces allicin which works like a natural ACE inhibitor.

This is exactly what many blood pressure meds do.

Garlic promotes vasodilation through hydrogen sulfide and nitric oxide pathways.

It can drop BP by 5-10 points.

5. Berries.

Rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids that:

- Reduce oxidative stress
- Improve arterial elasticity
- Boost endothelial function

A Harvard study found those eating the most berries had an 8% lower risk of high blood pressure.

6. Fatty fish.

Salmon, mackerel and sardines are loaded with omega-3s including EPA and DHA.

They lower inflammation, reduce triglycerides and keep arteries flexible.

Aim for 2-3 servings a week.

7. Pomegranates.

Packed with polyphenols that increase nitric oxide and reduce inflammation in the arteries.

One 12-week study showed a single cup of pomegranate juice daily significantly lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

8. Dark chocolate.

High cacao chocolate contains flavanols that boost nitric oxide and lower cortisol and inflammation.

70%+ dark chocolate can reduce blood pressure by up to 5 points.

Stick to 1-2 squares a day and choose brands tested for heavy metals.

9. Steel-cut oats.

They contain beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that lowers LDL cholesterol and stabilizes blood sugar.

Clinical trials show daily oats lowered systolic by 7.5 points and diastolic by 5.5 points.

Eat in moderation so you're not consuming too many carbs & calories

10. Greek or Bulgarian yogurt.

Calcium regulates blood vessel contractions.

Probiotics lower inflammation and boost metabolic health.

A meta-analysis showed fermented dairy significantly lowered systolic BP when combined with exercise.

01/09/2026

𝐀𝐲𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 “𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞” - 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

Ayurveda is often labelled as alternative medicine. This is a misunderstanding, not because Ayurveda competes with modern medicine, but because it stands on its own scientific framework.

1. “𝑨𝒚𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒅𝒂ḥ 𝒏ā𝒎𝒂 𝒋ī𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒎”- 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒌𝒂 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒂

Though described as a Shastra, Ayurveda is not belief-based or ritualistic. It is a systematic science of life, developed through observation, logic, experimentation, and long-standing clinical practice.

2. “𝑫𝒐ṣ𝒂 𝒅𝒉ā𝒕𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒂 𝒎ū𝒍𝒂ṃ 𝒉𝒊 ś𝒂𝒓ī𝒓𝒂𝒎”- 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒂 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒂

A structured medical science

Ayurveda has clearly defined domains:

• Physiology – Dosha, Dhatu, Agni
• Pathology – Samprapti (disease progression)
• Diagnostics – Clinical examination and functional assessment
• Pharmacology – Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka
• Therapeutics – Shodhana, Shamana, Rasayana
These are functional biological principles, observed clinically and applied daily.

3. “𝒀𝒖𝒌𝒕𝒊-𝒗𝒚𝒂𝒑āś𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒎 𝒄𝒊𝒌𝒊𝒕𝒔𝒂𝒎”- 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒌𝒂 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒂
(Treatment based on rational reasoning)

Eg- Ayurvedic medicines are not “herbal guesses”

Classical preparations like Kashaya (decoctions) align with modern concepts of:
• Aqueous phytochemical extraction
• Heat-mediated bioavailability
• Synergistic multi-compound action

Long before modern terminology, Ayurveda described absorption, transformation, and tissue specificity through concepts such as Agni, Srotas, and Dhatu Poshana.

4. “𝑵𝒂 𝒉𝒊 𝒋ñā𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒂 𝒔𝒂𝒅ṛś𝒂ṃ 𝒑𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝒊𝒉𝒂 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒚𝒂𝒕𝒆”-𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫

Ayurveda does not oppose modern medicine.
It co-exists with an independent epistemology, diagnostic logic, and therapeutic system.

''Not alternative - independent''

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐲𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭:

• Deeper scholarship • Scientific interpretation • Clear global communication

- Ayurveda must be understood, practiced, and communicated as what it truly is a complete, rational, scientific medical system.
- The future of Ayurveda lies not in calling it “alternative,”
but in teaching it as a science responsibly, systematically, and globally.

𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞:
The World Health Organization recognizes Ayurveda as a codified traditional medical system with structured theoretical foundations, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic approaches
(WHO Global Report on Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2019).

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