International Journal of Home Science · Sep 2026

Ways to combat hypertension: Insights from Indian knowledge system

By Kumari P

Hypertension is currently a major topic of discussion and concern globally and in India, often referred as a silent killer because it usually has no symptoms until it causes serious health problem. The rising prevalence of high blood pressure in younger population along with older adults, represents a critical public health concern, as early onset of this condition accelerates the vascular damage causing a long-term risk. Ayurvedic modifications act as non-pharmacological therapies that alter lifestyle related risks. The contemporary DASH diet also supports that, targeted nutritional strategies significantly reduce cardiovascular risk profiles. The hypertension risks can be mitigated and managed through integration of traditional Ayurvedic principles (Dincharya, Ritucharya, Dhyana etc) and by following synchronised biological clock, modified for contemporary lifestyle. The call of the day is to transits from a sedentary, luxurious pure convenience lifestyle to an active physically vital one by reintroducing the traditional art with new passion, which will reset our biological rhythm once again.

doi.org/10.22271/23957476.2026.v12.i9a.2324 Open access Interventions