 |
 |
 |
 |
Studies shows that emotions like anger, hostility, anxiety, depression and defensiveness have been often associated with the development of hypertension. Moreover, it is well known that the etiology of hypertension is multifactor and psychosocial factors probably play a role in the broad context of the risk profile of the individual.
The correlation between expression of anger and hypertension has been studied since 1939. High grade of anger expression and suppression of anger have been associated with hypertension. Both are characterized by increased cardiovascular reactivity. Negative affectivity encompasses a variety of symptoms characterized by anxiety, hostility, anger, low self-esteem and depression. It has been associated with hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
High blood pressure or Hypertension means high pressure or tension in the arteries. An elevation of the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure increases the risk of developing cardiac disease, renal disease, hardening of the arteries, eye damage, and brain damage.
Types of Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Patients in whom no specific cause for hypertension is detected are labelled as primary hypertension
The vast majority of cases of primary hypertension are due to increased stiffness (resistance) of the peripheral arteries.
Although no direct cause has been identified, the
Physiological factors causing high blood pressure
 |
Sedentary lifestyle, |
|
Stress, |
|
Obesity (body mass index greater than 25) |
|
Risk also increases with aging, |
|
Family history of hypertension. |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Psychological factors causing high blood pressure
|
Lack of flexibility |
|
Lack of adaptability |
|
Rigid ideas |
|
Fixations |
|
No let go off |
|
Judge mental |
|
Inability to relax |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
Secondary Hypertension
Cases of hypertension where some specific cause can be found are termed as secondary hypertension. Though accounting for only 5% of cases of hypertension, these are important because correction of the cause can often lead to cure of hypertension. Following are some of the most common causes of secondary hypertension:
| Physiological factors causing high blood pressure |
|
Kidney disease |
|
Oral contraceptive pills |
|
Other causes |
|
|
|
|
| Psychological causes high blood pressure
|
|
|
|
|
|
Holistic Perspective
According to our ancient science any issue small or big which is unresolved and unattended lead to stress and anxiety. Unattended stress and anxiety leads to over activity of the mind, which in turn leads to vitiation of the vata, especially vyana and in turn affects the rasa dhatu and rakta dhatu (blood) and gets manifested in the form of hypertension.
Our approach for diagnosis
Identifying the cause is the most important aspect. A detail consultation which includes the Prakruthi analysis both at the physical and psychological level and the 4 level approaches for assessing the extent of imbalance, a customized treatment plan will be prepared with the unique Ojas treatment methodology.
