HOW HIGH SUGAR INTAKE LINKED TO ELEVATED RISK OF HEART DISEASE?

High sugar diet can lead to the high blood sugar. Sugar can promote inflammation of body which leads to excessive stress on heart and blood vessels. High blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. People with diabetes are more likely to have the risk for heart disease. High blood pressure increases the force of blood through arteries and damage artery walls. Increased level of LDL cholesterol in bloodstream can form plaque on damaged artery walls.

SUGAR:

It is a sucrose disaccharide made up of two sugars (glucose and Fructose) bound together. It is a type of carbohydrate that provides energy from food and beverages we consume. White sugar is refined form of sucrose. The empirical formula is C₁₂H₂₂O_11.  The body uses sugar and starches from carbohydrates to supply glucose to the brain and provide energy to cells around the body.

ALTERNATIVES OF SUGAR INTAKE:

• Stevia
• Monk fruit
• Jaggery
• Honey
• Coconut sugar

HEART DISEASE:–

Heart disease is very common and serious in today’s time. It refers to the several types of heart conditions. Heart disease that includes diseased blood vessels, blood clots, structural problems.  The most common types of heart disease is coronary artery disease, cardiac arrest, stroke, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, peripheral artery disease.

1.STROKE:

It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced than the brain tissue is not getting enough oxygen or nutrients.

2.CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE:

It is caused by plaque buildup in the wall of arteries that supply blood to the heart.

3.CARDIAC ARREST:

It occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping.

4.CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE:

It occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t able to pump blood throughout the body efficiently.

5.ARRHYTHMIA:

A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.

6.PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE:

Peripheral artery disease in the legs or lower extremities is the narrowing or blockage of vessels that carry blood from the heart to legs.

CAUSES OF HEART DISEASES:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Unhealthy diet
• More intake of sugar
• Excessive thinking, stress,over anxiety.
• Excessive consumption of salt, sweet,hot foods, Foods which are heavy to digest.
• Physical inactivity

SYMPTOMS OF HEART DISEASES:

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breathe.
• Tastelessness
• Anorexia
• Fainting
• Swelling in the legs, ankles, feet
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Excessive regurgitation of phlegm into mouth.

RISK FACTORS:

1. Smoking
2. Obesity
3. Lack of physical exercise.
4. Eat a diet rich in trans fat
5. Drinking more amount of alcohol
6. High blood pressure
7. Chronic kidney disease.

PREVENTION:

• Don’t smoke or use of tobacco.
• Eat a balanced diet.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Take sound sleep.
• Manage stress.
• Maintain a blood sugar level.

GOOD FOOD IN HEART DISEASE:

• Almond
• Walnut
• Olive
• Orange
• Sweet potato
• Barley
• Flax seeds
• Cherries
• Dark leafy green vegetables
• Garlic
• Green tea
• Pomegranate
• Soy

FOODS TO BE AVOIDED IN HEART DISEASE:

• Eating too much Sugar, salt, or oily food
• Red meat
• Pizza
• Pasta
• Alcohol

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEART DISEASE:-

1. Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu Syrup helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties.  This syrup is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this syrup balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally. It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily before meals.

2. Kapha Balance Tablet

Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Heart Up Tablet

Heart Up Tablet 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.

4. 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, 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.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Active Plus Tablet

Active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet  twice daily.

6.Noni Capsule:

Noni capsule contain standardized extract of herb Noni (Morinda citrifolia) that is good for overall health of heart. These capsule deals 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.