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foods should, however, be supplemented with certain special foods such as milk,
vegetable oils, honey, wheat germ, yeast and liver.


Other hair loss prevention treatment


Proper cleaning of the hair is essential.


Proper cleaning of the hair, and rubbing of the scalp with a towel after a
hairwash, are necessary


Low blood pressure home remedies


Low Blood Pressure treatment using Beetroot


The juice of raw beetroot is one of the most effective home remedies for low
blood pressure. The patient should drink a cup of this juice twice daily for treating
this condition Considerable improvement will be noticeable within a week.


Low Blood Pressure treatment using Indian Spikenard


The herb Indian spikenard is another effective home remedy for low blood
pressure. It should be taken in doses of thirty to forty grains with a pinch of a little
camphor and cinnamon (dalchini). An infusion can also be prepared by steeping
15 to 20 gm of the herb in 250 ml of boiling water, and taking it thrice a day.


Low Blood Pressure treatment using Epsom Salts Bath


Hot Epsom salt bath are one of the simplest remedy for low blood pressure. An
Epsom salt bath is prepared by dissolving one to one and half kg of commercial
Epsom Salt in an ordinary bath of hot water. The patient should remain immersed
in the bath for ten to twenty minutes. This bath should be taken just before
retiring to bed, and care should be exercised not to catch a chill afterwards.


Low Blood Pressure treatment using Nutrients


Protein, vitamin C, and all vitamins of the B group have been found beneficial in
the prevention and treatment of low blood pressure. Of these, pantothenic acid is
of particular importance. Liberal use of this vitamin alone often helps in raising
the blood pressure. A diet which contains adequate quantities of complete
proteins, B vitamin and, particularly, the nutrients that stimulate adrenal
production, quickly normalizes low blood pressure.


Low Blood Pressure treatment using Salt


The use of salt is valuable in low blood pressure. Until the blood pressure
reaches normal levels through proper dietary and other remedies, it is essential
that the patient should take salty foods and half a teaspoon of salt in water daily.

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