High Blood Pressure

Heart Disease, BP, Cholesterol, Gallstones, Stroke, Constipation and Diabetes Natural Cure:

Shakeel Ahmad Shah

Precautions: Avoid red meat, spinach, rice, spicy and fried or oily foods, bakery items, junk foods, soft drinks, cold water, black tea, and other beverages, alcohol, tobacco, betel leaves, black tea, cigarettes, etc. Part I: Follow all below Dietary and Medicinal Prescriptions with Complete Abstinence: 1. Golden Asbhool Husk: Add 1 spoon of pure turmeric in 15 tablespoons of Asbagol Husk to make it Golden Husk. Thrice a day, mix one tablespoonful of it, 2 pinches to half teaspoon of [Basil Seeds (Takhm Bilungu) or chia seeds, “Maqvi Mufarah Powder”] in a glass of lukewarm milk or freshly mixed juices and drink immediately on an empty stomach (In case of dysentery, take it 6 times). Before sleeping, put the pinch of it in the right and left cheeks (If you have a disease in mouth, always keep more. Rinse before eating. 2. Fresh Mixed Juices: Daily 4 to 6 times, add 1 tablespoon each of [Lemon Juice, Roasted Barley Flour (Sattu), Julep (Arq) of [Atropine (Mako), Chicory (Kasni), Fennel (Sonf), Mugwort/Artemisia Vulgaris (Berunjasef) or Rose (Gulab)], half teaspoon of Basil Seeds (Tukham Balangu) or chia seeds, 2 pinch of Sodium Bicarbonate (make sure to avoid baking powder) and a pinch of Black Pepper Powder] in half glass of freshly mixed juices of [green gourd (Kaddu), carrot (Gaajer), beetroot (Chiqandar), apple, watermelon, Grewia (Falsa)] (Do not drink any juice alone, but must drink the juice of 4 to 6 things together). 3. Unfried Curry: Vegetables [all pumpkin, gourd, zucchini, turnips, carrots, beets, cabbage, cucumber, (mustard greens (Saag) mixed with spinach & equal fresh coriander), etc.], cooked without frying on light flame, using a little [black pepper, pink salt, turmeric, garlic, ginger, fresh or dried coriander, mint, fennel, tomatoes (without skin and seeds), fenugreek, peas, button mushrooms, 2 boiled egg-whites], and water. 4. Healthy Salad: Mix a little apple cider vinegar and olive oil in the Salad of [tomato pulp, cucumber, carrot, beetroot, cabbage, turnip, salad leaves, boiled egg-whites]. 5. Digestive Sauce: Make a sauce of [3 parts fresh coriander, 1 part fresh mint, ½ part fresh basil or Tulsi, a little [garlic, ginger, fennel, pomegranate seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, mineral salt] and mix it with every meal. 6. Digestive Green Tea: Boil fresh branch of [mint, basil (Niazbo)], pinch of [fennel, moringa (Suhanjna) powder or branch], 2 jujubes (Unab), 1 small cardamom in a cup of water, add honey and drink 2 to 3 spoons after each hour, at normal temperature throughout the day. 7. Fresh fruits: Apple, Fig, Grewia Asiatica (Falsa), Watermelon, Guava, Pear (Nashpati), Sweet Lime (Meettha), Papaya, Persimmon (Amlok, Japanese Fruit), Jambolan (Jamen), Apricot (Khobani), Sugarcane (Ganderi), Wheatgrass Juice, Boiled or Roasted Maize Corns/Cobs/Grain. 8. [ Fresh Fagonia (Dhamasa) or Suchi Booti: (Azghake or Spilaghzai in Pashto, Dhamiaan in Punjabi, Dramao in Sindhi). Wash whole green branches including flowers, leaves, seeds, thorns, make a paste and prepare walnut-sized balls (Laddoo) and freeze them. Thrice a day, place 1 Fagonia Ball in a glass of hot water. When desolved, strain it through a sieve and drink after meals (normal in summer, lukewarm in winter) -OR- [Twice a day, two hours before meals, soak half teaspoon of Green Dhamsa powder (including flowers, leaves, seeds) and half teaspoon of Sumbloo Root (Darhuld) Powder in warm water. Filter it when normal and drink it after meals. This water can be mixed with freshly mixed juices and drunk after every hour.] 9. For Body Dryness, Sweet Sleep: Apply Mustard oil lightly on the head, navel, nostrils, hands, soles of the feet (do not apply pressure on any tumor). Take a teaspoon of sweet Gourd Seed oil with lukewarm camel milk at night. 10. For Vitamin D and Calcium: D-Cal Powder: [Grind to powder the Moringa (Suhanjna) leaves, Asparagus Adscendens (Sufaid Moosli), Rock Sugar (Kooza Misri) (50g each)] and take equal to 1 to 2 chickpea, twice a day, with lukewarm milk or freshly mixed juices. Daily eat 2 boiled egg-whites and once a week take 1 capsule of fish oil. Daily sit in cold sun for an hour. 11. For Lack of Blood (Anemia), Burning of Hands & Feet or Frequent Urination, Shivering Fever: Khoon Khoon Afza Powder: Soak 1kg Lime in 4kg water, and after 4 days filter the lime water. Make powder of copperas (Heera Kasees) 250g and Sodium Bicarbonate 250g and then grind the powder in Lime Water in a Mortar (Kharl) until whole Lime Water is dried in powder. Then add the powder of [blak seeds (Kalonji), chickpea seeds, carom seeds (Ajwain Desi) (150g each), ammonium chloride (Noshader), black pepper (100g each)] and mix it well. Take 1 to 3 grams of powder, 3 times daily, after meals with luewarm milk or freshly mixed juices. Part II: Only as per Need (i.e. not necessary for all): 11. For Closed Arteries & Volves: Mix one cup juice each of (lemon, ginger, garlic, apple vinegar) and cook on low heat. Put off the flame when it remains 3 cups. Then mix 2 cups of pure honey and store in glass jar. Take a tablepoon in water every morning on an empty stomach -OR- Take 1 tablespoon of *Homeo medicine “Jam-e-Sehat”* in little water, twice a day, on an empty stomach. 12. Strengthen the Heart Muscle and Ejection Fraction: Heat Ajwa or common date kernels in a dry pan to remove the moisture and then grind them to powder. Then add the date pulp and a little equal weight honey to make a paste. Take a spoonful with lukewarm milk in the morning and evening on an empty stomach. 13. For Cholestrol, Gallstones: Mix pinch of roasted Borax (Sohaga Biryan) powder in Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Lemon Juice (teaspoon each) and drink it half an hour before breakfast. 14. For Gallstone Pain: Take 5 to 10 drops of Homeo medicine “Hyoscyamus Niger” mixed with half a cup of water. 15. Eliminate Gall & Kidney Stones: Take half teaspoon of “Jawarish Kamuni” and half teaspoon of powder of [senna (Sena Makki) 80g, dried ginger (Soonth) 50g, ammoniac (Noshadar) 20g,

Blood Pressure Guide

Shakeel Ahmad Shah

  What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pressing against the walls of your arteries. When it’s too high, it is called hypertension and raises the heart’s workload and can cause serious damage to the arteries. Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Hypertension Symptoms High blood pressure is called a silent killer because it may have no symptoms for years. In fact, one in five people with the condition don’t know they have it. It can quietly damage the heart, lungs, blood vessels, brain, and kidneys if left untreated. It’s a major risk factor for strokes and heart attacks. The Normal Blood Pressure Normal blood pressure readings are near 120/80, while higher results over time can indicate hypertension. The top number (systolic) shows the pressure when your heart beats. The lower number (diastolic) measures pressure at rest between heartbeats, when the heart refills with blood. Occasionally, kidney or adrenal gland disease can lead to hypertension. Prehypertension: A Warning Signs Almost one-quarter of the population have pre-hypertension. Their blood pressure is consistently just above the normal level — falling anywhere between 120 and 139 for systolic pressure or 80 to 89 for the diastolic pressure. People in this range have twice the risk of developing heart disease than those with a lower reading. The Hypertension Danger Zone The high blood pressure readings average 140/90 or higher though you may still have no symptoms. At 180/110 and higher, you may be having a hypertensive crisis. A hypertensive crisis can lead to a stroke, heart attack, kidney damage, or loss of consciousness. Symptoms of a hypertensive crisis can include a severe headache, anxiety, nosebleeds, and feeling short of breath. Who Gets High Blood Pressure? Up to the age of 45, more men have high blood pressure than women. It becomes more common for both men and women as they age, and more women have hypertension by the time they reach 65. You have a greater risk if a close family member has high blood pressure or if you are diabetic. About 60% of people with diabetes have high blood pressure. Diet and excessive weight can play a role, as well. Hypertension and Sodium Sodium, a major component of salt, can raise blood pressure by causing the body to retain fluid, which leads to a greater burden on heart. It is recommended to eat less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day. You’ll need to check food labels and menus carefully. Processed foods contribute up to 75% of our sodium intake. Canned soups and lunch meats are prime suspects. Hypertension and Stress Stress can also make your blood pressure spike. Stress may affect risk factors for heart disease, so it may also have an indirect connection to the hypertension. Stress may lead to other unhealthy habits, such as poor diet, alcohol use, or smoking, which can contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease. Hypertension and Weight Being overweight places a strain on the heart and increases the risk of high blood pressure. That’s why, the diets to lower blood pressure are often designed to control calories. They typically call for cutting fatty foods and added sugars, while increasing fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and fiber. Even losing 10 pounds can make a difference. Hypertension and Alcohol Drinking alcohol can also increase the blood pressure. Guidelines from the American Heart Association state that if you drink alcohol, you should limit the amount to no more than two drinks a day for men, or one a day for women. They define a drink as one 12-ounce beer, four ounces of wine, 1.5 ounces of 80-proof spirits, or one ounce of 100-proof spirits. Hypertension and Caffeine If caffeine can make you jumpy, can it also raise your blood pressure? It might have a temporary effect, but studies haven’t shown any link between caffeine and the development of hypertension. You can safely drink one or two cups a day, according to the American Heart Association. Hypertension and Pregnancy Gestational hypertension is a kind of high blood pressure that occurs in the second half of pregnancy. Without treatment, it may lead to a serious condition called preeclampsia that endangers both the mother and baby. The condition can limit blood and oxygen flow to the baby and can affect  the mother’s kidneys and brain. After the baby is born, the mother’s blood pressure usually returns to its normal level. Hypertension and Medicine Cold and flu medicines that contain decongestants are one of several classes of medicine that can cause your blood pressure to rise. Others include NSAID pain relievers, steroids, diet pills, birth control pills, and some antidepressants. If you have high blood pressure, talk to you doctor about what medicines and supplements you are taking that may affect blood pressure. ‘White Coat’ Hypertension People may have a high reading in the doctor’s office, because they’re nervous. Some will only have blood pressure readings periodically and may have a higher chance of developing high blood pressure. To get a more accurate reading, take your blood pressure at home, chart your readings, and share them with your doctor. It is also a good idea to bring in your home monitor in for a check of the device and technique. Hypertension and Children While hypertension is more often a problem for older people, but children can also have high blood pressure. “Normal” blood pressure varies based on a child’s age, height, and sex, so your doctor will need to tell you if there is a concern. Children are at greater risk if they are overweight, have a family history of the illness. Exercise Regular exercise helps lower your blood pressure. Adults should get about 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week. That could include gardening, walking briskly, bicycling, or other aerobic exercise. Muscle-strengthening activities are recommended at least two days a week and should work all major muscle groups. Stop Smoking People start smoking to reduce stress

How to Quit Smoking?

Shakeel Ahmad Shah

Why Do We Start to Smoke Interested in experimenting Parents or friends smoke Looks cool Want to fit in Friends pressurize to smoke To get rid of gastric problem To fire-out stress & tiredness … and many other reasons Why Do We Continue to Smoke Nicotine addiction Tough to quit! Something to do with your hands Stimulation nicotine stimulates Do not know how to quit smoking Feels good or like it Relieves or friends stress to continue Other reasons? Why to Quit Smoking Smoking is killing you and your lovers. It is your real enemy. If you do not know enough about your enemy, it will defeat you. To defeat your enemy, you must know it in depth. Smoking Facts: Tobacco is only legally sold product that is DEADLY when used exactly as the manufacturer intended. Smokers with 1-14 cigarettes a day, have 8 times the risk of dying from lung cancer compared to non-smokers. Smokers with above 25 cigarettes a day, have 25 times this risk. Smoking leads to an earlier menopause in women. On average women smokers go through the menopause up to 2 years earlier than non-smokers and are at a greater risk of developing the bony tissue disease. Smoking is associated with increased sperm abnormalities and with impotence in men. Smoking causes at least 80% of all deaths from lung cancer, around 80% of all deaths from bronchitis and emphysema and around 17% of all deaths from heart disease. Hundreds of the cases of lung cancer and thousands of the cases of heart disease in non-smokers every year are caused by passive smoking. Tobacco kills around 120,000 people in the UK every year, about 330 every day – as if a plane crashed every day and killed all its passengers, around 20% of all deaths. A young smoker suffering from bronchitis or emphysema who gives up will see improvement in lung function. Damage to lungs caused by years of smoking is permanent but quitting smoking prevents it worsening. Smoking is Global: Second major cause of death in the world – about 5 million deaths each year 10 million deaths each year by 2020. Half the people that smoke today 650 million people- will eventually be killed by tobacco. (World Health Organization) Cigarette Contains Carbon Monoxide Arsenic Ammonia Acetone Formaldehyde Methanol (Rocket Fuel) Hydrogen Cyanide (Rat Poison) ….. and Nicotine! Facts About Nicotine A drug found only in the tobacco leaf At low doses it can stimulate nerve cells At high doses it is a poison that has been used as an insecticide Two to three drops of pure nicotine can kill you What Does Nicotine Do Within 7 seconds, one-quarter of the nicotine has gone straight to the brain. It has a powerful effect on the brain and the central nervous system. Causes your brain to release a “pleasure” chemical called Dopamine. Nicotine receptors on your nerve endings receive the Dopamine and create “Happy” nerve cells. The Dopamine gives you a false sense of well-being, and soon the body wants more and more on a regular basis. This is the beginning of an addiction. Smoking: Short-Term Effects Bad Smell perfume will not hide it Bad Teeth Bad Breath Get More Colds / Sickness Sore Throat Headaches High Blood Pressure Wastage of Money Smoking: Long-Term Effects Hardening of blood vessels in heart & brain Increased risk of heart attack & stroke Lung Diseases (emphysema & bronchitis) Increased risk of cancer Stomach Ulcers & Cancer Cataracts & blindness & Other illnesses Smoking Related Diseases: Bronchitis Emphysema Heart disease Cancer Kidney diseases …. and many others The Smoker’s Lungs: You can see how the lung looks without the effects of inhalation of smoke. Note black specks throughout indicative of carbon deposits from pollution. Smokers lung with cancer. This is what killed the person. The blackened area is just the deposit of tars that all smokers paint into their lungs with every puff they take. Smoking Effects on Pregnancy: Increased risk of: Miscarriages Premature births Low birth weight infants Respiratory infections Middle ear infections Meningococcal infections Asthma …. and many other health problems. What is Second-Hand Smoke Second-hand smoke is more dangerous than directly inhaled smoke. It is harmful even when you cannot see or smell it. Second-hand smoke releases the same 4,000 chemicals as smoke that is directly inhaled, but often in even greater quantities A big number of non-smokers die from lung cancer each year because of second-hand smoke. Second-Hand Smoke Effects Smoking is like killing with slow-poisoning. Continuously inhaling the smoke results in swear illnesses resulting to death. Short-term: Eye irritation Headache Nasal discomfort and sneezing Cough and sore throat Nausea and dizziness Increased heart rate and blood pressure Increased risk for people with heart disease (angina), asthma, allergies. Long-term: Childhood asthma and other breathing difficulties. Reduced ability to take in and use oxygen Heart disease and stroke Lungs cancer Reasons to Quit Giving up smoking can reduce the risk of developing many health problems. Stinks, bad breath, yellow skin Family/Friends Cost too much Peer pressure (fewer smokers) Fewer places to smoke in public Do not like it anymore sick of it Other reasons? How to QUIT? Formulate a plan decide on the best approach for you. Two ways to quit All at once Cutting back Based on the way you want to quit there are a lot of tools out there to help you. Quit Aids Strong Will Power Green Cardamom Chew Gum Pills Zyban Nicotine Inhaler Breath Mint E-Cigarettes Alternative Treatments: Acupressure Reiki Hypnosis Tips to Quit The 4D’s ….. Drink water, Deep breathe, Delay and Do something different Brush your teeth, chew regular gum Eat breakfast first Make your home smoke free or at least limit smoking to one room Make your vehicle smoke free Exercise and eat right Stay positive! References familydoctor.org www.smokefree.gov www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco www.smokefreefamilies.org www.helppregnantsmokersquit.org =============== Prime Cancer Care & General Hospital (PCCGH) Prime Institute of Health Sciences (PIHS) One Kilometer from Motorway Chowk (Chungi No.26), Motorway Service Road,

Acupressure Healing

Shakeel Ahmad Shah

What is Acupressure? Acupressure is a form of Chinese method of treatment. It uses the fingers or similar tools to press acupressure points on the body to stimulate the natural self healing abilities. The Chinese have been using acupressure for over 5,000 years. How Does Acupressure Work? Acupressure points are places on the skin that are especially sensitive to bio-electrical impulses in the body. The points are junctures of meridian pathways that carry energy called chi the Japanese call it ki. The scientists have also mapped out and proved the existence of these points using electrical devices. These points can be stimulated with pressure, needles, or heat to release endorphins that relive pain, as a result pain is blocked the blood and oxygen flow is increased causing muscles to relax and healing to accelerate. Types of Acupressure: There are many different types of acupressure, and each practitioner may draw from a variety of methods. One of the most popular is Shiatsu, a Japanese technique based on ancient Chinese principles. Practitioners of Zen Shiatsu use their whole bodies as leverage to apply strong pressure. Barefoot Shiatsu practitioners bring the feet into play, as well as the hands, to rub and press acupressure points. In the Chinese acupressure variation known as Tui Na, practitioners use their hands for massage like kneading motions. Reflexology is a type of acupressure that involves pressure points on the feet and sometimes the hands. Benefits of Acupressure Relieving pain Balancing the body Reduces tension Increases circulation Relaxing Easing back pain Certain types of headaches, including migraine. Post-operative pain and nausea has been found to respond to pressure point massage. Morning sickness, motion sickness, and other types of nausea. Improve overall vitality and well-being. The Acupressure Treatment During a treatment, which can last anywhere from 15 minutes to nearly an hour depending on the severity of the problem, an acupressure therapist may have you sit or lie on a massage table. The therapist will work on the specific acupoints that relate to your condition. Pressing a point behind your knee, for example, can help address low back pain or pressing a point on the top of the foot may help ease the pain of migraine. Press each point for 3-10 seconds (longer in some cases). The points may be pressed and released repeatedly. If the problem doesn’t respond after about 20 to 30 minutes of treatment, acupressure may not be effective for you for that particular ailment. After a treatment, you will probably feel looser and more relaxed. You may experience a slight achiness, but you shouldn’t be in pain. Within three to eight visits, you should know whether the treatment is working for your ailment. Stress management usually requires a series of about six regular (weekly or monthly) treatments. Self Acupressure The self Acupressure is a cost-effective treatment and no special equipment is required, all you need is a finger of your own! You can use fingertips, knuckles, or thumbs to press you can also buy items that press for you. It can be performed alone anywhere any time. Each area of the body requires a different amount of pressure. If it hurts a lot when you apply pressure on a point, then use lighter pressure. The calves, the face, and genital areas are sensitive. The back, buttocks, and shoulders, especially if the musculature is developed, usually need deeper, firmer pressure. Press for around 1-5 minutes on any points you are treating and give an equal time to the same point on each side of the body, as in fact you may experience discomfort on one side when the problem is actually on the other side. Use moderate pressure do not try to drill a hole in yourself but also just resting a finger on an acupoint won’t have much effect. If you can’t find or know exact point location for your disease, just press various points on your hands or on your body. Wherever the problem lies, you will feel slight pain by pressing it. Just press the point 1-5 minutes to treat the disease. Caution: See a qualified acutherapist first and discuss possible acupoints. Acupressure Points Acupressure Techniques: Pressing There are two ways that acupressure points are manipulated: pressing and reducing them. To press points, use something blunt. Usually the fingers are used to press, but I find that for many points the fingers may be a bit too thick, so you’d have to press quite long and firmly. Ideal would be something 3 to 4 mm thick, like a (preferably used) pencil eraser that’s on the other side of a pencil. Some points can be pressed using a fingernail. Pressing points for less than half a second can already have a distinguishable effect. Just trying out a point you could press it only briefly. To get a full effect pressure should be applied for at least half a minute, but preferably longer, 1-2 minutes should do. Acupressure Techniques: Reducing To reduce a point, turn a finger over it in counter-clockwise direction, also for one to two minutes. It’s a good idea not to get into the habit of doing the same points every day. Do them when you feel you need them, don’t overdo it. Notice what effects points have on you. If you’re weak (from age, disease or whatever), don’t reduce points more often then necessary and be sure to also additionally press these points for a few seconds. Do a point on both sides of the body. General Acupressure Points to Stay Fit By checking and activating the following eight points daily, one can stay healthy: > LI-4 Situated in web of the thumb and index finger. You can get this point at centre of mount which forms when you press your thumb close to index finger. > TW-5 Situated at four fingers from the wrist crease. > P-6 Situated at 3 fingers from wrist joint at centre. > St-36 Situated at 4 fingers from knee joint at centre. > Liv-3