Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of treatment. It originated in China thousands of years ago and has revived itself in present times. It is particularly popular in people who are trying to lower their blood pressure levels. In fact, the World Health Organization has created a provisional list of diseases that can be managed by acupuncture, and hypertension is included in it. The Traditional Chinese Medicine uses acupuncture effectively for treating headaches and migraines, stress, joint pain, osteoarthritis, diabetes, asthma and insomnia.

Acupuncture is the belief in healing by tapping into the mind and body connection by inserting hair-thin needles through the skin to various depths at certain trigger points, such as the legs, forearms and wrists. There are about 2,000 acupuncture points in the human body, which are associated with various healing attributes.

Various studies have shown that acupuncture, by itself or with electric stimulation known as electro-acupuncture, is an effective way of controlling high blood pressure. It helps by blocking beta-acceptor of sympathetic nerve and by stimulating adrenaline-angiotensin system.

In electro-acupuncture method, low-frequency currents are passed through normal acupuncture needles that are connected to a device that continuously generates small electric pulses. Several pairs of needles are used in this type of acupuncture so that the electric impulses are passed from one needle in the pair to the other. These needles help in reducing the excitatory responses of the cardiovascular system by stimulating certain chemicals in the brain. This decreases blood pressure because heart activity and requirement of oxygen are reduced.

Acupuncture should be done only by experienced professionals. Up to 30 minutes needles are applied at one time for treating high blood pressure. You can also press the skin between the index finger and thumb at the back of your hand to treat hypertension in a natural way.

Using herbs like Shan Zha, Tian Ma (Gastrodia Rhizome) and Xia Ku Cao (Prunellla) along with acupuncture treatment are found to be more effective in treating high blood pressure. Tian Ma is useful in relieving hypertension symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and numbness of extremities. High blood pressure can also be reduced through peripheral vessel dilation by using Ye Ju Hua or chrysanthemum flower in the form of powders, herbal teas or supplements.

Acupuncture is beneficial in relaxing and reducing stress. This in turn is conducive towards lowering blood pressure. Acupuncture also regulates the overall functioning of the body and this makes blood pressure stay within normal range.

The best advantage of acupuncture is that it has no side effects.  It is a safe way to treat hypertension and other life threatening conditions.

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