Home Remedies for Hypertension And Chronic Kidney Disease

In clinic, hypertension and chronic kidney disease often co-exist with each other. It is very important to lower high blood pressure and bring it well under control, weather it is the underlying cause of chronic kidney disease or it is caused by renal parenchymal or vascular damages. Well control of high blood pressure can much slow down the decline rate of kidney functions and it is very crucial for CKD patients.

Besides regular visits of the doctor and intake of prescribed medicines, home remedies are also very important because patients are the most time stay at home. The following are some home remedies for taking care of both hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Natural supplement of herbs

There are many natural herbs that have good effects on lowering high blood pressure without producing side effects and drug resistance. And there are many herbs that are good for slowing down illness progression of CKD and protecting remaining kidney functions.

Burdock root---it has the functions of diuretics, blood purification, anti-inflammation so as to help relieve water and sodium retention, lower high creatinine and BUN and reduce renal damages.

Dandelion---it is natural diuretics and it is very beneficial herb for chronic kidney disease patients with high blood pressure.

Proper diets

Have low-fat and high-quality proteins can increase vascular elasticity, improve vascular permeability and prevent various complications of hypertension and chronic kidney diseases.

Have more green-leaf vegetables and fresh fruits especially those that are high in carotene and cellulose. This can help improve myocardial functions and blood circulation. However avoid those that are high-potassium and high-phosphorus if patients have hyperkalaemia and hyperphosphatemia.

Proper exercises

Some proper and regular exercises can help control high blood pressure and strengthen physical fitness so as to improve patients’ disease-resistance and immunity. Some mild exercises like walking, jogging, tai chi and qigong are all good choices. But strenuous activities should be avoided.