INTRODUCTION

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls as the heart pumps out blood. High blood pressure or hypertension is an increase amount of force that blood applies on blood vessels as it moves through the body. Higher blood volume due to extra fluid in the blood and narrow, stiff or clogged blood vessels are some of the causes for high blood pressure.

Blood pressure test results are written with two numbers separated by a slash. The normal blood pressure reading for a healthy individual is 120/80. The top number is called the systolic pressure and represents the pressure as the heart beats and pushes blood through the blood vessels. The bottom number is a diastolic pressure and represents the pressure as blood vessels relax between heartbeats.

Most people without chronic health conditions have a normal blood pressure around 120/80. Pre hypertension is a systolic pressure of 120 to 139 or a diastolic pressure of 80 to 89. High blood pressure is a systolic pressure of 140 or above or a diastolic pressure of 90 or above.

WHAT IS AYURVEDIC APPROACH?

According to Ayurveda high blood pressure arises due to vitiation of all the three doshas viz. Vata, Kapha and Pitta.

Apart from Prana vata, Sadhaka pitta, Avalambaka kapha and Rakta dhatu, the derangement of Vyana vayu is mainly responsible factor for high blood pressure.

WHAT ARE KIDNEY FUNCTION?

Every day kidneys filter about 150 lt. of blood to produce about 1 to 2 lt of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid. The urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder through ureters. The bladder stores urine. When the bladder empties, urine flows out of the body through a tube called the urethra, located at the bottom of the bladder.

Kidney is consists of a million filtering units called nephrons. The nephron is comprised of glomerulus and a tubule. The glomerulus lets fluid and waste product pass through it but prevents blood cells and large molecules from passing. The filtered fluid then passes through the tubule, which sends essential minerals back to the bloodstream and removes wastes. The final product becomes urine.

HOW DOES HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AFFECT THE KIDNEYS?

High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the kidneys, reducing their ability to function properly. When the force of blood flow is high, blood vessels stretch so blood flows more easily. Gradually, this stretching damages and weakens blood vessels throughout the body, including those in the kidneys.

The damaged blood vessels of kidneys may stop removing waste products and extra fluid from the body. Extra fluid in the blood vessels may then raise blood pressure even more, creating a dangerous health condition. High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure.

High blood pressure causes artery damage. Kidneys have dense network of blood vessels and high volumes of blood flow through them. Over the time, uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause arteries around the kidneys to narrow, weaken or harden. These damaged arteries are not able to deliver enough blood to the kidney tissue. Damaged kidney arteries do not filter blood well.

The filtering units of kidney called nephrons receives its blood supply through tiny hair-like capillaries, which are the smallest of all blood vessels. When the arteries are damaged, the nephrons do not receive the essential oxygen and nutrients and it shrinks further. Also, the kidneys lose their ability to filter blood and regulate the fluid, hormones, acids and salts in the body.

Healthy kidney helps the body to regulate its own blood pressure. When blood pressure is high and left untreated, it can damage the blood vessels that carry blood throughout the body. The smaller blood vessels are usually affected first. Kidneys have many tiny blood vessels that can damage by high blood pressure. This can lead to chronic kidney disease and renal failure. Renin is a hormone produced by the kidneys. When the kidneys are not working properly, they may release renin causing blood pressure to go up even higher.

Damaged kidney and uncontrolled high blood pressure contributes to total renal failure. This process can happen over several years, but timely diagnosis can prevent the severe damage.

HOW ONE CAN DELAY THE ONSET OF DIALYSIS?

It is really scary to diagnose with chronic kidney diseases. If one gets to know about his or her kidney condition, few steps can be taken to prevent or delay the onset of dialysis.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR KIDNEY FAILURE BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda offers best combination of effective herbal remedies such as Revive Kidneys Pack for ayurvedic treatment of kidney failure. These herbal remedies are very helpful in avoiding kidney transplant and dialysis. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.

Dosage

  1. Varunadi Vati – 2 Tablets, thrice daily with warm water after meals.
  2. Mutrakrichantak Churna – 1 Teaspoonful twice daily warm with water and for best result Boil 1 Teaspoonful in 400ml water until it remains 50-60ml. Filter the preparation with a regular tea strainer and drink. You should use this once in morning 45min. after breakfast and similarly in evening 45min. after dinner. Prepare fresh every time as per this.
  3. Rencure Formula – 2 Capsules, twice daily with warm water after meals.
  4. Punarnava Mandur – 2 Tablets, thrice daily with warm water after meals.
  5. Chandanadi Vati – 2 Tablets, twice daily with warm water after meals.

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. VARUNADI VATI

These herbal tablets are prepared from a combination of herbs like Varun (Crataeva nurvala), Punarnava (Boerhavia Diffusa), Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), Shuddha Guggulu (Commiphora mukul). These herbs are packed with diuretic, anti-inflammatory properties and are useful in the management of various kidney diseases.

2. MUTRAKRICHANTAK CHURNA

Mutrakrichantak Churna is one of the best herbal supplements for healthy kidney. It brings down urea and creatinine levels quickly. This makes it an excellent herbal product for kidney care and avoid dialysis. The various herbs in Mutrakrichantak Churna are described in ancient texts and are very effective to regenerate kidney cells or failing nephrons. It helps in normalizing the filter function of the kidney and make Mutrakrichantak Churna as one of the best herbal remedies for kidney care.

3. RENCURE FORMULA

These are pure herbal capsules which are prepared from various herbs like Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Varun (Crataeva nurvala), Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), Palaash (Butea monosperma) and Kaasni (Cichorium intybus). These herbs are useful in different types of kidneys problems. It rejuvenates the dying cells and helps to revive the dying organs of the body. It act as a natural cleanser and helps the kidneys to eliminate the toxins quickly without any side effects.

4. PUNARNAVA MANDUR

It is a wonderful formulation which is useful in the management of many health conditions. The herbs used in the formulation are very effective in removing toxins from the body. It acts as a natural diuretic and has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to manage kidneys problems and reduce the related symptoms.

5. Chandanadi Vati

This is a classical Ayurvedic formulation. It contains herbs and minerals like Safed chandan (Santalum album), Kababchini (Piper cubeba), Safed ral (Shorea robusta), Gandhabiroja (Pinus longifolia), Katha (Sanegellia catechu), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Gairik (Red ochre), etc.

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One can take these to support kidney health. These are pure natural products which undergo quality, quantity and potency check.

Diet has got major role in kidney failure so stick to the diet as advised.

Continue your daily routine job, participate socially and stay active.

All these things will surely help one to deal with kidney failure and delay the onset of dialysis and kidney transplant.