How to Lower Blood Pressure

This year, World Health Day (Sunday 7th April) is focusing on High Blood Pressure, an issue which affects 1 in 3 adults ever year. High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure and if left untreated can cause blindness and heart failure. However, high blood pressure is both preventable and treatable. We asked some of our spa holiday experts for their top tips to keep your blood pressure at a healthy level.

Colin Hall, the resident Aromatherapist at Ananda in the Himalayas recommends:

A massage using Clary Sage, Marjoram, Ylang Ylang, Rosewood, Lavender, Lemon, Melissa, Chamomile and Vetiver as these are hypotensive scents. For home use you can use these oils in the bath putting 6-8 drops in a teaspoon of milk then adding to a bath full of warm water. Soak for around 15 minutes.

Ayurvedic expert Dr. Matthew from Ananda in the Himalayas recommends:

Stress can be a major hindrance in keeping your blood pressure steady. Start your day with 10 - 15 minutes of deep breathing to calm the mind and body.

Too much salt in the diet can raise blood pressure. Use Himalayan Rock Salt instead of regular salt to keep sodium levels down.

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Fasting once every 10 days will help control pressure levels by keeping your system clean and pure. The preferred way of fasting is to avoid grains, meat and milk products. Consume mainly fruits, cooked vegetables and soups throughout the day.

Talk to one of our Travel Specialists on 0203 397 8891 or contact us here to discuss tailor-making your perfect healthy holiday.

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How to Lower Blood Pressure

Colin Hall, the resident Aromatherapist at Ananda in the Himalayas recommends:

Ayurvedic expert Dr. Matthew from Ananda in the Himalayas recommends: