With heart disease, the patient’s anxiety increases. What to eat and what not to eat in case of heart disease, how to prevent the disease. Many such things start coming in the mind of the patient.
You must have seen that in Ayurveda doctors always advise heart patients to pay special attention to their diet, because many diseases related to heart are caused by not consuming nutritious diet and unhealthy lifestyle.
The diet plan for heart patients is given below.
Follow this diet plan to prevent heart diseases and also make yourself healthy.
What to Eat in Heart Disease?
It is necessary to consume these diets in heart diseases:-
Do not consume these foods if you have heart disease:-
Cereals: New Rice, Maida
Lentils: Urad
Fruits and vegetables: amaranth, bathua, water chestnut, arbi, jackfruit, brinjal, sweet potato.
Others: Canned food, salt, used oil, ghee, waste food, late-digesting food, cold water, alcohol, non-vegetarian food, egg, pickle, fast food.
Contraindicated diet: milk + fish.
Diet Plan for Heart Disease Prevention
In the morning, before Brushing teeth (without rinsing) drink 1-2 glasses of lukewarm water on an empty stomach and juice of either bottle-gourd, Amla or aloe vera juice before breakfast.
Along with this you have to follow these:-
Time balanced diet plan
Breakfast (8:30 AM) –
Herbal tea + 2-3 Biscuits / Lightly Salted Dalia / Poha / Upma (Semolina) / Cornflakes / 1-2 Thin Roti + 1 bowl Vegetable, 1 plate fruit salad (apple, papaya, guava, pear, cherry, strawberry, orange, banana, and black grape).
Meal of the day (12:30-01:30 PM) –
1-2 thin roti’s (Mixed grain flour) + 1 bowl of rice (non-fat) + 1 bowl of green vegetables (boiled) + 1 bowl of moong dal (thin) + 1 bowl plate salad.
Evening snack (5:30 – 6:00 Pm)
1 cup herbal tea + 2-3 biscuits / vegetable soup.
Dinner (7:00 – 8:00 Pm)
1-2 thin thin rotis + 1/2 bowl green vegetables (boiled) + 1 bowl moong dal (thin).
Before night (At least 30 minutes before bedtime) drink 1 glass of milk without cream and without sugar.
Diet for Heart Health
Others: Flaxseed, olive oil, yogurt, chocolate, walnuts, and skim milk can be consumed.
The heart is a muscular organ, situated just behind and slightly left of the breastbone.
Heart is approximately the size of a closed fist.
The heart pumps blood through arteries and veins and this system is called the cardiovascular system.
HEART CHAMBER – Heart has four chambers:
The right atrium – it receives blood from the veins and pumps it to the right ventricle.
The right ventricle – it receives blood from the right atrium and pumps it to the lungs, where it is loaded with oxygen.
The left atrium – it receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it to the left ventricle.
The left ventricle (the strongest chamber) – pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body.
Heart Conditions:
Coronary artery disease
Stable angina pectoris
Unstable angina pectoris
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Arrhythmia (dysrhythmia):
Congestive heart failure
Cardiomyopathy
Myocarditis
Pericarditis
Pericardial effusion
Atrial fibrillation
Pulmonary embolism
Heart valve disease
Heart murmur
Endocarditis
Mitral valve prolapse
Sudden cardiac death
Cardiac arrest
Heart valve – The heart has four valves that keep blood moving the right way by opening only one way and only when they need to. The four valves of the heart are:
Tricuspid
Mitral
Pulmonary
Aortic
Risk factors – Risk factors for developing heart disease include:
Age – Older age increases the risk of damaged and narrowed arteries and weakened or thickened heart muscle.
Sex – Men are generally at greater risk of heart disease than women. The risk for women increases after menopause.
Family history – this increases the risk of coronary artery disease.
Smoking – smoke released carbon monoxide that can damage the inner lining of blood vessels and making people more prone to develop atherosclerosis. Heart attacks are also more common in smokers.
Poor diet – A diet that is rich in fat, salt, sugar and cholesterol can contribute to the development of heart disease.
High blood pressure – Uncontrolled blood pressure can result in hardening and thickening of arteries, narrowing the vessels through which blood flows and cause heart attack.
High blood cholesterol levels – it increase the risk of plaque formation and atherosclerosis.
Diabetes – Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease. Both conditions have similar risk factors, such as obesity and high blood pressure.
Obesity – Excess weight is the risk factor of heart diseases.
Physical inactivity – Lack of exercise associated with many forms of heart disease and some of its risk factors as well.
Stress – Unrelieved stress may damage your arteries and worsen other risk factors for heart disease.
Complications – Complications of heart disease include:
Heart failure
Heart attack
Stroke
Aneurysm
Peripheral artery disease
Sudden cardiac arrest
Prevention
Don’t smoke.
Regulate high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
Take low in salt and saturated fat diet.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Reduce and manage stress.
Practice good hygiene.
Deal with depression.
Remedies for a healthy heart
Whole-wheat bread – take some peanut butter on a slice of whole-wheat bread good to heart. 1 slice of whole-wheat bread has eleven mcg of selenium (an antioxidant mineral) that works with vitamin E to protect your heart.
Wine – Research finding that drinking a glass of alcohol a day may help in the battle against heart disease.
Calcium – is another heart-healthy nutrient, and milk is not only a calcium-rich food. There are lots of non-dairy foods that are rich in calcium, such as salmon, figs, pinto beans, and okra. A cup of broccoli can supply 90 mg of calcium.
Chicken – Three ounces of chicken will give you 1/3 of your daily requirement for vitamin B6, is a necessary nutrient for maintaining heart health.
Salmon – Adding fatty fish reducing the risk of heart disease. 3ounces salmon fish meets daily requirement for vitamin B12, vitamins that helps to keep heart healthy, and it’s a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which lower the level of triglycerides and reduce blood clots that block arteries in the heart.
Spinach – spinach help to fulfill folic acid needs and it also provide vitamin, B6 and B12. Folic acid can help prevent heart disease.
Strawberries – these are a good source of vitamin C which is antioxidant important to maintaining a healthy heart. Strawberries are also a good source of fiber and potassium, both important to heart health.
Sweet potatoes– Sweet potatoes fulfill daily requirements of vitamin A, which is a heart-protecting nutrient, help to maintain healthy heart.
Garlic – It is full of antioxidants, garlic seems to be able to lessen plaque buildup, reduce the incidence of chest pain, and keep the heart healthy. It also bear mild anticoagulant property that helping in blood thinning.
Red Yeast Rice – This is an ancient remedy made by mixing fermented rice with yeast to lower the cholesterol level.
Flax seed – Flax seed is rich in omega 3 fatty acid, which is often a heart smart diet choice. Omega 3s help to lower blood pressure and inflammation. They also contain fiber-rich plant compounds called lignans that reduce cholesterol and plaque buildup in the arteries.
Vitamin K2 – Vitamin K2 is frequently linked to better heart health. Research showed that diets rich in vitamin K like green leafy, green veggies helped to reduce the risk of death in people who were at high risk for heart disease. It helps to prevent calcium deposition in the arteries and blood vessels.
Cayenne (Lal Mirch) – Cayenne is used to spice up curries and it is good for heart. This spice contains capsaicin that improve the elasticity of the blood vessels, helping them to stay healthy. It reduces the chances of blood clot formation and also lowers the levels of LDL cholesterol. Overall it improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system and keeps blood pressure in normal range.
Garlic – Ginger is an herb that promotes heart health. Research shown that ginger is capable of preventing formation of clots, improving blood circulation and lowering LDL cholesterol levels.
Green Tea – Green tea is rich in epigallocatechingallate which is anticoagulant. This antioxidant improve the health of the cells that form the innermost lining of the blood vessels and the heart. Research shown that green tea reduces the formation of bad cholesterol and prevents rise in blood pressure. Regular consumption keep the heart and blood vessels in good shape.
Arjuna Bark (Kaugach) – Arjuna tree bark contains several important chemical constituents such as tannins, triterpenoid saponins and flavonoids and these have been found to have a cardio-protective action. According to Ayurveda, Arjuna is strong cardio tonic drug. It also help to lower LDL cholesterol, raise HDL cholesterol in body and maintained blood pressure.
Heart is the most important organ in our body as it pumps blood & provides oxygen. Ischemic heart disease is also known as coronary artery or coronary artery disease that creates problems in the heart. It causes narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. The narrowing of the artery is caused by blood clot or constriction of the blood vessel. It can often be caused by formation of plaque known as “atherosclerosis”.
What are the signs & symptoms of Ischemic heart disease?
The signs & symptoms of Ischemic heart disease are given below in detail:
Dizziness
Angina that creates pressure, burning, squeezing, or tightness during physical activities.
Cold sweats
Nausea
Indigestion
Neck pain
General weakness
Shortness of breath
Disturbance in sleep
Fatigue
Pain in neck
Nervousness
Anxiety
Women are somewhat less likely to experience chest pain than men. Symptoms are more likely to experience:
Dizziness
Fatigue
Nausea
Pressure or tightness in the chest
Abdominal pain
What are the causes of Ischemic heart disease?
The development of atherosclerosis (plaques) in the heart muscles is the main cause of ischemic heart disease that causes the arteries to harden and accumulate cholesterol plaques on their walls. If the surface breaks or ruptures, then platelets will clump at the site to try to repair the artery and this blocks the artery which leads to a heart attack.
Ischemic heart disease causes early childhood damage or injury to the inner layer of a coronary artery. The damage may be caused by various factors which include:
There are two main causes of Ischemic heart disease that are given below in details:
Plaque buildup: When plaque is built up in the arteries it is known as atherosclerosis. It happens when the arteries become hardened and narrower reducing the blood flow to the heart. Small blood clots are formed in the small arteries.
Molecular changes are seen in the small blood vessels: The molecular changes in the small vessels of the heart are due to normal aging processes. It causes damage to the small vessels causing high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic inflammation.
What are the types of Ischemic heart disease?
The Ischemic heart disease is mainly of three types that are mentioned below in detail:
Obstructive coronary artery disease: This disease occurs when there is formation of plaque that is formed in the large arteries causing these arteries to become narrow. It reduces the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. The flow of blood can completely block one or more than three large coronary arteries.
Non-obstructive Coronary artery disease: In this type, the large arteries are narrowed by plaque. Less than 50% obstruction of the heart’s large arteries are caused by formation of plaque. It causes damage to the inner walls of the coronary arteries.
Coronary microvascular disease: This type affects the small arteries of the heart. It can happen alone or with obstructive or non-obstructive coronary artery disease. This heart disease most often occurs when molecular changes in the microvascular system take place.
AYURVEDIC VIEW AND TREATMENT ACCORDING TO CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE
In Ayurveda, ischemic heart disease is compared with the Hridya roga. When the vata dosha gets vitiated and disturbs the rasa dhatu in the body, it results in the Hridya roga or kapha dosha causing hardening of the arteries.
Ayurveda describes the following types of Hridya roga:
Vataj Hridaroga in which the person experiences acute pain with shifting nature
Pittaja Hridaroga in which the patient has pain with the burning sensation.
Kaphaja Hridaroga in which the patient has pain which is mild in nature and is often associated with heaviness, nausea and cough.
Tridoshaja Hridaroga wherein the patient experiences the mixed symptoms of the three doshas.
Single herbs useful in ischemic heart disease are:
Arjun
Cinnamon
Garlic
Turmeric
Ginger
Saffron
Sarpagandha
Brahmi
Elaichi
Sariva
Fenugreek
Guggulu
Tulsi
Amalaki
Ayurvedic formulations useful in this disease are:
Arjunarishta
Arjun Ksheer Pak
Akeek Pishti
Jahar Mohra Pishti
Lakshmi Vilas Rasa
Chandra Prabha Vati
Sarpgandha Vati
Amalaki Rasayan
Lashun Rasayan
Lashunadi Vati
Triphala Guggulu
Ashwagandha Churna
What is the role of Panchakarma for ischemic heart disease treatment?
Chandigarh Ayurved Centre is providing you panchakarma treatment along with the ayurvedic medicine for ischemic heart disease that increases the efficacy of medicines and fruitful results are seen. The effective panchakarma therapies that are recommended below:
Patra potli pind sweda: In this therapy medicated leaves are wrapped in a potli and then it is dipped in lukewarm oil. Massage is done with this potli over the whole body for increasing the blood circulation.
Shashti shali pind sweda: In this procedure, the shashti shali cooked rice is wrapped in a potli. Then dip this potli in lukewarm medicated oil. Do massage over the whole body to increase the blood circulation.
Uro-vasti: In this procedure, a ring is formed over the chest region, and lukewarm oil is poured in this ring several times with the help of a sponge. Massage is done on the chest region with this medicated oil so that the blockage in the heart can be removed.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE
Take in a low fat vegetarian diet.
Avoid smoking and consuming alcohol, drugs.
Do regular excercises to eliminate body fat, lower total cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol that prevents fatty cholesterol deposits.
Practice meditation and yoga exercises.
Avoid taking in heavy meals and late night snacks.
Avoid eating frequently and overeating.
Avoid eating food that would cause constipation. Patient’s bowel should be cleared regularly.
Cow’s ghee, milk and butter should be preferred instead of buffalo’s milk, ghee and butter.
Avoid mental tension and stress.
Take 7-8 hours sound sleep as sleep deprivation leads to depression, blood pressure problems and other disorders that increase the risk of heart disease.
Focus on positive attitudes, emotions and activities that increase the ojas. Ojas maintains the contentment, bliss, vitality and longetivity.
HERBAL HOME REMEDIES
Soak one teaspoonful of fenugreek seeds in water for a night. Consume them the next morning on an empty stomach. This will reduce the cholesterol level and excess fats.
Take half tablespoon of Trikatu powder with honey regularly. This too helps in reducing the cholesterol level and hence prevents the heart disease.
Take three parts of powdered turmeric, six parts of grind cumin, six parts of grind coriander, six parts of grind fennel, two parts of grind fenugreek, one part of dried powdered ginger and one part ground black pepper.
Take 5-10 grams of powdered Arjun tree bark, a cup of milk and 3 cups of water. Boil all these things till it reduces to half. This is known as Arjun Ksheer Pak. Take this empty stomach in the morning.
Prepare a paste of about one gram of garlic in a glass of buttermilk. Drink this twice a day. This lowers the cholesterol and prevents heart diseases.
What is the Ayurvedic treatment for Ischemic heart disease?
Ayurveda is the best way of healing any kind of chronic or acute disease. As ayurvedic treatment for ischemic heart disease deals with the root cause of the disease. Chandigarh Ayurved Centre introduces “Ischemic Heart Care Kit”. This pack consists of five Ayurvedic medicines that are mentioned below in details:
Detox Premium powder is a pure ayurvedic formulation prepared from herbs & minerals. The ingredients in this powder are shukta pishti, shankh bhasma, sutshekhar ras, kamdudha ras, parval pishti, giloy satv, etc. The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardio-protective, carminative, etc properties of this powder provide effective results in general weakness, nausea, shortness of breath, anxiety, etc. All the signs & symptoms related to ischemic heart disease are treated with the regular use of this powder.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.
2. Vaat Nashik Vati:
Vaat nashik vati is a herbal preparation containing ingredients such as abhrak bhasam, jahar mohra pishti, giloy etc. These ingredients balance vata dosha in the body. Pain in the neck is managed with the use of this herbal tablet. The signs & symptoms related with ischemic heart disease are treated with the use of these herbal tablets.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
3. Noni Capsule:
Noni capsules contain standardized extract of herb Noni (Morinda citrifolia) that is good for overall heart health. These capsules deal with the blocked arteries of the heart. The formation of plaque is overcome with the use of these herbal capsules.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily with normal water.
4. Trikatu Syrup:
Trikatu syrup is an ayurvedic formula containing herbal extracts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Maricha (Piper nigrum), & Sonth (Zingiber officinale). The herbs that are used for formulation of this syrup show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, carminative, & immuno-modulator properties. These properties deal with the general weakness, loss of appetite, decreased metabolism, etc related to Ischemic heart disease patients.
Recommended dosage: Take 2 teaspoonful thrice daily.
5. Gokshuru Capsule:
Gokshuru capsules contain standardized extract of herb Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris). This herbal capsule deals with the blockage of the arteries in the heart. The signs & symptoms related to ischemic heart disease is treated with the regular use of these capsules.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily with normal water.
Ischemic heart disease is defined as the recurring chest pain or discomfort in the heart when a part of the heart does not receive enough blood. It develops when the cholesterol particles start accumulating on the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This deposition of particles is called plaques. The arteries become narrow and the decrease in the blood flow reduces the oxygen supply to the heart muscle. It is also called coronary artery disease and coronary heart disease. This can ultimately lead to a heart attack.
What are the causes of ischemic heart disease?
The development of atherosclerosis (plaques) in the heart muscles is the main cause of ischemic heart disease that causes the arteries to become harden and accumulate cholesterol plaques on their walls. If the surface breaks or ruptures, then platelets will clump at the site to try to repair the artery and this blocks the artery which leads to a heart attack.
Ischemic heart disease causes includes early childhood damage or injury to the inner layer of a coronary artery. The damage may be caused by various factors which include:
Coronary heart disease develops slowly over time and the symptoms may vary in every individual. Some people don’t even know about the disease before they have a heart attack.
The most common symptoms include:
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Pain traveling through the body
Feeling faint
Nausea
Cold sweats
Dizziness
Light-headedness
Feeling of indigestion
Neck pain
Shortness of breath, especially during activity
Sleep disturbances
Weakness
Women are somewhat less likely to experience chest pain than men. Symptoms are more likely to experience:
Dizziness
Fatigue
Nausea
Pressure or tightness in the chest
Abdominal pain
What is the role of Panchakarma for ischemic heart disease treatment?
Chandigarh Ayurved Centre is providing you panchakarma treatment along with the ayurvedic medicine for ischemic heart disease that increase the efficacy of medicines and fruitful results are seen. The effective panchakarma therapies that are recommended below:
Patra potli pind sweda: In this therapy medicated leaves are wrapped in a potli and then it is dipped in lukewarm oil. Massage is done with this potli over the whole body for increasing the blood circulation.
Shashti shali pind sweda: In this procedure, the shashti shali cooked rice is wrapped in a potli. Then dip this potli in lukewarm medicated oil. Do massage over the whole body to increase the blood circulation.
Uro-vasti: In this procedure, a ring is formed over the chest region, and lukewarm oil is poured in this ring several times with the help of sponge. Massage is done on the chest region with this medicated oil so that the blockage in the heart can be removed.
What is the Ayurvedic treatment for coronary heart disease?
Chandigarh Ayurved Centre is providing you an Ayurvedic kit known as “Ischemic Heart Disease Care Kit” for the treatment of ischemic heart disease. This kit not only works on the symptoms of the disease but also its root cause. The herbs used in the formulation of this kit are very effective and have been used by our Acharyas since ancient times for the treatment. This kit contains five Ayurvedic formulations named as Detox Premium Powder, Vaat Nashik Vati, Noni Capsule, Trikatu Syrup, and Gokshura capsules.
Detox Premium powder is the formulation prepared from both herbs as well as minerals. It comprises of ingredients like sutshekhar ras, shankh bhasma, kamdudha ras, parval pishti, shukta pishti, giloy satv, etc. These ingredients possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardio-protective, and carminative properties that show effective results in general weakness, nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, anxiety, etc. Its regular use treats the symptom associated with ischemic heart disease.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.
Vaat Nashik Vati:
Vaat nashik vati is the herbal formulation that is used to pacify vata dosha and the ingredients present in it are very effective in balancing tridoshas. The ingredients present in it are jahar mohra pishti, abhrak bhasam, giloy, etc. Giloy present in it acts as an immune-modulator that boosts up the body’s immune system. It treats neck pain and also manages the signs and symptoms related to it. It is the best natural treatment for ischemic heart disease.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
Noni Capsule:
Noni capsules are prepared from the pure and standardized extract of herb Noni (Morinda citrifolia). It is the best-known herb that is good for maintaining the overall health of the heart. It mainly deals with the blockage of arteries in the heart which is the main cause of this ischemic heart disease. The plaque formation is overcome with the regular use of these herbal capsules. It protects the heart and provides strength for its proper functioning.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily with normal water.
Trikatu Syrup:
As the name suggests, trikatu syrup is prepared from the herbal extracts of three effective herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Maricha (Piper nigrum), and Sonth (Zingiber officinale). The herbs have been used in Ayurveda for many ages to treat heart-related diseases because it shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, carminative, and immuno-modulator properties that protect the heart from diseases. It deals with the general weakness, loss of appetite, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, decreased metabolism, etc related to Ischemic heart disease patients.
Recommended dosage: Take 2 teaspoonful thrice daily with normal water after meals.
Gokshura Capsule:
Gokshura capsules contain a standardized and pure extract of herb Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris). This herb is mainly used to remove the blockage of the arteries in the heart. It also acts as a diuretic and treats the signs and symptoms related to ischemic heart disease. Its regular use cures the diseases related to heart, kidneys, gall bladder, etc.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily with normal water.
What is the Ayurvedic treatment for heart diseases?
Heart disease is a condition that affects your heart & mainly occurs due to the sedentary lifestyle of an individual. The heart diseases that are very common are (arrhythmias) heart rhythm problems, coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects (defect in heart by birth), dilated cardiomyopathy, heart failure, myocardial infarction, mitral regurgitation, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, pulmonary stenosis, mitral valve prolapse, pericardial disease, rheumatic heart disease, etc.
The heart is the most important organ in our body as if it stops working then we get died. Heart diseases are also known as cardiovascular diseases that involve blocked or narrow blood vessels that cause heart attack, stroke, & pain in the chest region. Ayurveda provides the best & effective treatment for different heart diseases.
What are the signs & symptoms seen in different types of heart diseases?
The different signs & symptoms according to the type of heart diseases are:
1) Atherosclerotic disease: The different signs & symptoms seen are chest pain, chest discomfort, pressure on the chest, shortness of breath, pain in neck, throat, jaw, upper abdomen, weakness, coldness, numbness, or pain in legs or arms if the blood vessels get narrowed in those body parts.
2) Heart arrhythmia (Abnormal heartbeat): In this condition, your heart may beat too slow, too quick, or irregularly. The common symptoms seen in these patients are the slow heartbeat, pain in chest, discomfort, dizziness, lightheadness, shortness of breath, racing heartbeat, fainting.
3) Dilated cardiomyopathy: The signs & symptoms seen in these patients are fatigue, swelling in legs, ankles, feet, breathlessness, irregular heartbeats, fainting, dizziness, lightheadedness, etc.
4) Congenital heart disease: It is the defect that you are born with & seen soon after birth. The signs & symptoms seen are blue or pale gray skin color, shortness of breath, swelling in the legs, abdomen, & around the eyes.
5) Heart infections: This affects the chambers & valves of the heart. The signs & symptoms seen are weakness, shortness of breath, fever, swelling in the abdomen or legs, changes in heart rhythm, dry cough, skin rashes or unusual spots.
6) Valvular heart disease: In this condition, valves get damaged leading to stenosis, prolapse, & regurgitation. The signs & symptoms seen are chest pain, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue, swollen feet or ankle, fainting, etc.
What are the causes of heart diseases?
According to the type of heart diseases, there are different causes related:
1) Atherosclerosis: Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of heart disease. Being overweight, unhealthy diet, smoking, & lack of exercise is the reason for it.
2) Heart arrhythmia: Heart arrhythmia causes abnormal heartbeat due to high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, congenital heart defects, stress, drug abuse, valvular heart disease, excessive consumption of caffeine or alcohol, etc.
3) Dilated cardiomyopathy: It is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart that results in damage after a heart attack, toxins, infections, & certain drugs.
4) Restrictive cardiomyopathy: It is the least common cardiomyopathy that may cause hemochromatosis, amyloidosis, & other connective tissue disorders.
5) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: In this type, the heart muscles become abnormal. It develops due to high blood pressure or aging.
6) Heart infections: The bacteria, parasites, & viruses are responsible for the development of heart infections.
7) Valvular heart disease: The different causes of heart valvular disease are infections, connective tissue disorders, & rheumatic fever.
What are the risk factors of heart diseases?
There are different risk factors that are responsible for heart diseases:
Age: As the age increases there is a high risk of damaged & narrowed arteries that ultimately causes heart diseases.
Family history: In your family, if anyone is having history of heart disease than you may have this disease.
Sex: Men are at higher risk of developing heart disease as compare to women.
Unhealthy diet: Consumption of extra fat, sugar, salt, & cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease.
High cholesterol levels: Increased cholesterol levels in the blood forms plaques & atherosclerosis.
High blood pressure: High blood pressure results in thickening & hardening of arteries that in the end develop heart disease.
Diabetes: Diabetes a life-style disorder increases the risk of heart disease.
Stress: Excessive stress damages the arteries in the heart & develop heart diseases.
What is the Ayurvedic view of heart diseases?
In Ayurveda, the heart is named as “Haridya”. The imbalance of three doshas Vata, Pitta, & Kapha is responsible for the development of different types of heart diseases.
What is the Ayurvedic treatment for heart diseases?
In Ayurveda, there are many herbs that will deal with all the heart diseases. Chandigarh Ayurved Centre introduces “Heart Care Kit” for maintaining the signs & symptoms related to heart diseases.
All products description in detail:
Detox Premium Powder
Detox premium powder is an ayurvedic formulation that is made up of Giloy satav, Akik pishti, Shankh bhasma, Shukta pishti, Parwal pishti, etc. This powder is very beneficial to protect the heart from various conditions. It can help in relieving the pain, discomfort, fainting, dizziness, and other associated symptoms.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.
Trikatu Syrup
Trikatu syrup combines the goodness of black pepper, ginger, and long pepper. The syrup of trikatu is said to show anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, digestive, pain-relieving, and expectorant properties. It improves immunity and fights against all the micro-organisms. The medicine dilates coronary blood vessels, improves blood flow, strengthens heart muscles, and helps to rid of excess salt and water.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls thrice daily.
Rasayan Vati
The tablet mainly composed of those herbs which pacify the imbalanced vata dosha. Each tablet contains jahar mohra, abhrak bhasma, giloy, etc. that is very beneficial to reduce chest pain, control dizziness, fainting, etc.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
Hrudroga Chintamani Rasa
Hrudroga Chintamani rasa is a unique formulation and is very effective in the treatment of heart diseases and related symptoms. It acts as a cardioprotective and anti-arrhythmic medicine providing strength to the heart muscles and maintains heart rate. This medicine is very useful in relieving pain and maintains blood optimum viscosity.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
Nerve up tablet
Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas & kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in memory boosting, reduces stress, act as immune-modulator. It also shows effective results in disorders of heart and circulatory system.
What is the Panchakarma treatment for Heart diseases?
Along with Ayurvedic medicines, panchakarma treatment provides quick & effective results to heart disease patients. The procedures that are recommended to heart disease patients are:
1) Abhyangam: In this procedure, massage is done with herbal oils for maintaining proper blood circulation in the body.
2) Haridya Vasti: In this therapy, a ring with flour is made on the chest region. Put hot medicated oil in this ring after that massage is done.
3) Shiro dhara: In this procedure, lukewarm medicated oil is put dropwise on the forehead. After that message is done of the head & forehead. It will reduce the stress that is responsible for the development of heart diseases.
Healthy diet & Lifestyle:
The patient should follow a healthy diet along with lifestyles for reducing the risk of development of heart diseases. So follow some healthy tips mentioned below:
1) Drink plenty of water.
2) Include vegetables such as bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin, green leafy vegetables in your diet.
3) Eat fruits such as apple, papaya, peach, pear, banana, muskmelon, kiwi, noni, watermelon, etc.
4) Do perform yoga poses such as sukhasana, uttanasana, janu sirsasana, adho mukha svanasana, setu bandha savangasana, tadasana, & do meditation for 15 minutes.
5) Walk daily for half an hour or one hour.
6) Drink green coconut water & herbal tea prepared from Arjun herb.
Diet Chart for Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involved narrowed blood vessels which can lead to a heart attack, chest pain, or stroke. It may lead to shortness of breath, cold sweat, fatigue, sudden dizziness, etc.
A good and nutritious diet plays a major role in the protection of heart and can impact your risk of heart disease. You can prevent the condition by adopting the foods which lowers blood pressure, lowers blood sugar, decrease cholesterol, and help to manage the weight loss. Here we recommended some of the best foods that one must be followed by every individual to prevent from heart diseases.
Ischemic heart disease or myocardial ischemia is a disease in which there is reduced blood supply to the heart muscles. This occurs mainly due to coronary artery disease or atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. It is more commonly seen in men as compared to the women. The risk of getting this disease increases with the increase in age and is also more prevalent among the smokers.
Angina pectoris is the sensation of pain, pressure or squeezing due to ischemia of the heart muscle from obstruction or spasm of the coronary arteries. The pain is often increased by physical activity or emotional stress.
