High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High blood pressure is one of the most common diseases and has gained great social significance due to its late complications. The causes of high blood pressure are poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle (lack of exercise, stress, etc.). Other causes can include various diseases that cause high blood pressure. The long-term effects of high blood pressure primarily affect the blood vessels, heart, brain, eyes, and kidneys.

The most commonly identified pattern in hypertension (but not the only pattern) is rising liver yang, or liver fire. The cause of rising liver yang is a yin and blood deficiency in the liver and kidneys. Herbal therapy helps restore liver harmony, while acupuncture can also be used to acutely reduce high blood pressure.

Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

From a conventional medical perspective, low blood pressure only requires treatment if there are also organ problems caused by reduced blood flow. As long as the person feels comfortable with the reduced blood flow, no conventional medical treatment is required. The main complication of low blood pressure is a sudden drop in blood pressure when changing position from lying down to standing, which can cause the person to fall and faint.

Hypotension is a so-called deficiency pattern. The two key organs in the disease mechanism are the spleen and the kidneys. If the spleen is weak and empty, the clear Yang cannot be transported upwards, and generally too little Qi and blood are produced. The kidneys are the root of the spleen. Thus, a weakness of the spleen also affects the kidneys. Through herbal therapy and acupuncture, it is possible to strengthen the spleen and thus stimulate the flow and production of Qi and blood.

Heart Palpitations

Heart palpitations are defined as the unpleasant sensation of one’s own heartbeat. Heart palpitations can be physiological (normal), for example, due to physical or mental stress, but can also be an indication of a heart condition. A conventional medical evaluation is recommended.

Like conventional medicine, Chinese medicine classifies heart palpitations as part of a cardiac pattern. It is a so-called cardinal symptom of the heart. The causes are very diverse and individual. However, treatment in Chinese medicine always focuses on regulating the heart. As long as the heart’s Qi and blood flow smoothly, the heartbeat will also be regulated, and the palpitations will disappear.