Apple
Apples are considered invaluable in the cases of high blood pressure. The apple diet has a rapid and considerable diuretic effect causing increased secretion of urine and thus bringing down blood pressure to normal. It also relieves the kidney by reducing the supply of sodium chloride to a minimum, in addition, it lowers the sodium levels in the tissues because of the high level of potassium in apples.
Grapes
Grapes are highly beneficial in the treatment of heart disease. They tone up the heart and are effective in cardiac pain and palpitation of the heart. The diseases can be rapidly controlled if you adopts an exclusive grape diet for few days. Grape juice will be valuable when one is actually suffering from heart attack. This will avert serious consequences by reducing the pain and palpitation.
Indian Gooseberry
Indian gooseberry considered an effective remedy for heart disease. It tones up the functioning of all the organs of the body and builds up health by destroying the heterogeneous elements and renewing the body energy.
Orange juice
Orange juice, sweetened with honey, is highly beneficial in heart disease. In cardiac conditions like coronary ischemia and infarction, when only liquid food is advisable. The use of orange juice with honey is a very safe energy giving food.
Asparagus
The asparagus is an excellent food for strengthening the heart. A food medicine for weak or enlarged hearts is prepared by mixing the freshly expressed juice of this vegetable with honey and taking a teaspoonful three times daily. It is highly beneficial that eating the cooked vegetable provided the cooking is done conservatively, preferably in steamed from.
Garlic
In the study of West German doctor claims that garlic may prevent heart attacks. Professor Hams Reuter of Cologne University says that there is proof that garlic helps break up cholesterol in the blood vessels, thus helping in the prevention of hardening of arteries which leads to high blood pressure and heart attacks. If you take garlic after a heart attack the cholesterol level will come down. The earlier damage may not be repaired but its consumption will minimize the chances of new attacks.
Onion
Recent researches in the west have established onion as an effective preventive food item against heart attack. Dr. N.N Gupta of the K.G. Medical College, Lucknow in 1966, and a panel of doctors in England in 1968 have stated that onion has been found helpful and beneficial in diseases of the heart. According to them these benefits are due to the presence of essential oil, alipropyl disulphide, catechol, protocatechuic acid, thiopropiono aldehyde, thiocyanate, calcium, iron, phosphorus and vitamins in onion.
Dr M. Radhakrishnana, Principal of the Trivandrum Medical College and Dr K Madhavan Kutty have established, after seven years of research, that to get rid of coronary heart or blood pressure disorders and one should take 100 gms. of onion per day. The onion is very valuable in heart diseases as they correct thrombosis and also reduce blood cholesterol.
Wheat
The wheat, as produced by nature contains several medicinal virtues, Every part of the whole wheat grain supplies elements needed by the human body. starch and gluten in wheat provide heat and energy; the inner bran coats, phosphates and other mineral salts; the outer bran, the much-needed roughage the indigestible portion which helps the easy movement of bowels; the germ, vitamins and B and E and protein of wheat helps build and repair muscular tissue. The wheat which is removed in the process of refining is also rich essential vitamin E, the lack of which can lead to heart disease.
The loss of vitamins and minerals in the refined wheat flour has led to the widespread prevalence of constipation and other digestive disturbances and nutritional disorders. The whole wheat, which includes bran and wheat germ, therefore, provides protection against diseases such as constipation, ischaemia, heart disease, the disease of the colon called diverticulum, appendicitis, obesity and diabetes.
Safflower oil
Safflower oil has proved beneficial in lowering blood cholesterol. Hence it can be used liberally by persons suffering from cardiovascular disorders. An emulsion by trade name saffoxin-cipla is used routinely during myocardial infarction, cardiac ischaemia and hypertension.
Honey
Dr Arnold Lorand an eminent nutrition expert considers honey as the best food for the heart. He observes, Honey is easily digested and assimilated; it is the best sweet food, as it does not cause flatulence and can prevent it to a certain extent, promoting the activity of the bowels. It can be easily added to the five meals a day recommend ion cases of arteriosclerosis and of weak hearts. As it would food over the long hours of the night, I recommend heart patients to take before going to bed a glass of water with honey and lemon juice in it, and also take it when awakening at night. Honey is useful in cardiac pain nd palpitation of the heart.
Food | Chemical Element | Prevents |
Tomatoes | Lycopenes | Heart Disease |
Soy | Isoflavones | High Cholesterol |
Brans | Psyllium | High Cholesterol |
Vegetable Oils | Alpha-linolenic acids | Heart Disease |
Grapes | Phenolic compounds and Flavanoids | Heart Disease |
Ayurvedic treatment for heart diseases
Ayurvedic treatment for heart diseases
The answer is very much given in Ayurveda. Because according to Ayurveda heart is located in the heart chakra which is called Anahata chakra. There is the physical heart and also, the mind is also located in this area. The emotional heart, we say the emotions are also located in the same area. And also, it is the seat of the soul. which is conscious its keeps as alive. So that means it's not just the physical organ heart and it's not physical things like food, the lake of exercises or physical diseases which affect our heart or cause heart diseases. But there is more to that which we have to consider which unfortunately right now not given much attention but in the modern world.
We all agree that our mind has become more and more stressed. The mind has become more and more anxious. We become more depressed there are more mental problems these days as compared to fifty years ago. So the mind is localized in the same area and mind directly affects our physical heart. Also, that means if we have mental stress it will affect our physical heart. It will create diseases there that means we have to take care of the mind.
I have mentioned many times before in order to keep the mind healthy. It is very important that we understand the word sattva. Sattva is the property of mind which keeps the mind quite relaxed and healthy. There are other two property rajas and tamas. When the mind is dominated in rajas and tamas then the mind is not healthy. The mind is stressed it is active and negative and so many things. Which is not good for our heart. Modern science clinical studies have proved also that whenever we have a lot of stress then it can create heart disease. So, therefore, we need to come back to sattvic foods, sattvic lifestyle and everything should be static.; Something which is relaxing and sattvic aromas which relax the mind. Foods that relaxes your mind, pure food, pure air, pure water grains, vegetables, and fruits.these all are sattvic you can easily find out it's not difficult to find. If you take sattvic lifestyle then your heart will be more healthy.
Moving to the next level which is the emotional heart. And it also sattvic emotion. We have negative emotions and positive emotions, negative emotions. Off course lust greed, anger pride, attachment, grief fear also cause if heart disease. Modern science also confirms emotions also a great role in our heart disease.
Now we have to control negative emotions. In Ayurveda, the method is described to suppress or just keep them low and bring positive emotions to the top. Primary love and compression. Love is the prime emotion which we try to live in the family. Loving our nature, loving others, love your neighbors, all these things we have heard but we don't try to go deep into that. So more love in our life the healthy and happier. So, therefore, we need to try to keep the negative emotions down and keep the positive emotions up.
The simple technique is it you can learn just nourish the prana in the body. Because the prana or the lifeforce plays an important role in our health. we can really make it through pranayama. Breathing technique, Ujjai, anoloma-viloma, etc all these pranayamas definitely keep the negative emotions low and more positivity in your mind. That will also take care of your heart and you will be free from heart diseases.
The heart is a hollow, muscular pump with four cavities each provided at its outlet with a valve, and it function is to maintain the circulation of the blood. It beats at the rate of 72 to 75 per minute in a healthy adult with the rate of respiration being on fourth. It pushes the blood into the arteries which is returned to it through the veins to be sent out again. It completes the circulation of the blood in 15 seconds. Diseases of the heart are many, depending upon which part of the organ is affected. The two commonly known diseases are:
1. Angina pectoris, which is characterized by intense, breath-taking pain, with a feeling of constriction across the chest, cold, choking and feeling of impending death; and
2. A heart attack, a generic term for the failure of the function of the heart which may be ascribed to any one of a dozen or more disorders. But, considering the arduous work which this organ does constantly, and the fact that it never resets completely from the time of its formation till death. It is subject to very few disorders.
The other group of cases is termed functional disorders of the heart. They are:
1. Tachycardia( faster than the normal beating of the heart or palpitation
2. Arrhythmia( irregular heartbeat);
3. Angina pectoris ( pain in the region of the wishbone) due to narrowing of the arteries. Diseases like rheumatism and syphilis can also give rise to heart disease like rheumatism and syphilis can also give rise to heart diseases.
Of these the former( rheumatic fever to give it its proper name) generally strikes children and seldom adults above the age of 18. The syphilitic heart is the result of a venereal disease to which all are prone. Sometimes, functional hypertension caused by the stress of modern life, sedentary habits and irregular and unwise diet, alcohol and other intoxicant substances may lead to a serious cardiac disorder leading to what is known as a heart attack. Diphtheria, TB and disorders of the thyroid glands may also lead to diseases of the heart. Congenital defects in the formation of the heart at birth may also lead to a heart condition. Beri-beri( an acute deficiency of B1 vitamin) may also cause a heart attack.
It the disease of the heart are caused by inflammatory affections, they may be any of the following
1 pericarditis ( swelling of the sheath in which the heart is encased)
2. Myocarditis ( the muscular substance)
3. Endocarditis( inflammation of the lining membrane). Hypertrophy is a condition in which the heart consists in degeneration of the muscular tissues resulting in enfeeblement of the heart's action.
According to Ayurveda, when the Vayu (air) is vitiated and disturbs the balance of Rasa dhatu in the body, the various diseases of the heart are born. Heart diseases in Ayurveda have been classified according to the Dosha, the vitiation of which has caused them. They may be caused by Vayu, Pitta, Kapha, all the three Doshas taken together and certain organisms. The symptoms of the various disorders, in brief, are-
Slight swelling on the face; quickened pulse; fever; a dry cough; pain in the left region.
Fever; emaciation; profuse sweating; a cough; rapid; dry shallow breathing.
Altered Heart Sounds, due to defects in the valves of the heart, leading of cynosures and other troubles.
Angina, of effort, Spasmodic and Angina Innocents; Acute pain in the center of the chest, which travels to the left arm, sometimes to both the arms; sudden onset of pain; feeling of constriction across the chest; a pale, slightly swollen face; disorientation; fainting, onset of the attack after excretion, palpitation.
Coronary Thrombosis( blocking of the artery because of a blood clot): fainting, profuse sweating; cyanosis( blueness of the face and extremities); intense pain; the attack lasts from a few hours to a few days.
Cardiac Dilation( dilation of the heart): hammering of the pulse in the region of the neck; inflammation of the back and the legs; enlargement of the liver; dyspepsia.
Cardiac Hypertrophy: Extreme prostration; exhaustion and other connected symptoms; leading to a final, massive attack which is usually fatal.
Chronic pericardial Effusion: Continued irregularity of the pulse; palpitation, distressed breathing.
Tachycardia and Arrhythmia: Fast and irregular pulse causing distress in breathing.
Extrasystoles: In this disorder, the heart does not contract in its entirety leading to difficulty in breathing; feeling of heaviness in the region of the heart; hiccups.
Bradycardia ( less than normal pulse beats per minute, leading to a suspicion that the heart is about to cease functioning): the pulse in athletes, where it is a sign of extraordinary health; among weak and emaciated persons and in case of a heart block, in which case it is a serious disorder.
Heart Block: An ordinary attack may lead to near unconsciousness with dark spots before the eyes before this patient is total lack of consciousness, stoppage of breathing, cyanosis, dilation of the pupils, rigor. The pulse stops beating for a brief period and the jaws become slack. Heart rate is usually 20 to 30 per minute. Sudden lack of blood in the region of the brain is the primary cause.
In general cases of heart ailments, the following prescriptions are very useful-
1. Nagajunabha 120 mg
Prakbhakar Vati 240 mg
Kukumbhadi Churna 1 gm.
To be taken daily with syrup of pomegranate.
2. Parthadyarishta 24 mg
to be taken twice after meals with rose water.
3. Arogyavardhani 500 mg.
Hingugragandhadi 2 gm
Churna. To be taken with water before sleep
In cases where the heart disease is caused by vitiation of Vayu, the following drugs are necessary;
Makaradhwaja 60 mg
Chintamani Rasa 120 mg
Shringa Bhasma 240 mg
To be taken twice, morning and evening.
2. Pushkaramuladi 1 gm
Churna to be taken twice after meals with Vallabhaka- ghrita or fermented carrots
3. Visheshwara Rasa 120 mg
Hritpatri Churna (digitalis) 120 mg
To be taken with sugar candy last thing at night.
In heart disease caused by vitation of pitta, the following are the drugs to be taken:
1. Panchanana Rasa 120 mg
Vyomashma pishti 120 mg
Drakshadi Churna 2 gm.
To be taken with cold water in the morning and evening.
2. Arjuna Ghrita 12 gm
To be taken once in the morning with Solid sugar and cow's milk.
If the heart ailment has been caused by the vitiation of Kapha, the following may give complete relief.
Hridyarnava Rasa 120 mg
Shankar Vati 120 mg.
Pipplimula churna 500 mg. ( powder of seeds of cardamon 500 mg)
2. Arjuna Churna 1 gm
Krishnadya Churna 2 gm
to be taken with warm water after meals twice in the day.
3. Makaradhwaja 60 mg
Prabhakara Vati 240 mg
Arog-yavardhini 500 mg.
To be taken with decotion of Triphala once before sleep.
If heart trouble is due to vitiation of all the three Doshas the medicines are:
1 Ratnakara Rasa 120 mg
Mukta Pishti 120 mg
Pushkaramula Churna 500 mg
To be taken with Arjuna ghrita in the morning and evening
2. Chandrodaya 60 mg
Yakuti 120 mg
Digitalis Powder 120 mg
To be taken twice in the day.
A strict regimen must be prescribed for a person suffering from any of the heart ailments mentioned above. He should never strain his heart; after an attack, he must be given complete bed rest. His diet should consist of fat-free foods which can be easily digested. It would be better if he can take a salt-free diet. Liquid diets like a vegetable, juices and fruits and even vegetables should be taken.
The best regimen should be boiled vegetable diet free from salt and other condiments. The patient should not be disturbed and be made free from worries and strains.
The exertion of any type should be prohibited. After the attack has passed, he can be allowed to walk a few yards. Care should be taken to keep his bowels clear so that no flatulence in the.
These are the way of Ayurveda treatment towards Heart disease.
Mudra for heart diseases
Mudra is also a part of Ayurveda treatment. It is very effective and easy to practice. There is no need of expertise to practice it. Anyone can do it anytime. Just forty-five minutes of regular practice is enough to get good results. To know more about these mudras click on the link.
Heart weak /failure:Gyan mudra , Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudrā
Heart disease/pain/attack : Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudrā , Apaan- vaayu mudrā, Aakaash-vardhak or Aakash mudrā , Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudrā
Natural Treatment Chart And Prevention Plan For Heart Ailments
Treatment Chart & Prevention Plan For Heart Ailments
Fasting Therapy for Heart Ailments: Begin with exclusive fresh fruits diet for about a week. In this regime , he/she should take 3 meals a day of fresh juicy fruits such as apple ,orange, mango , guava , pineapple , grape ,water melon are the best fruits at 5 hourly intervals. Banana and jack fruit should be avoided. There after he/she may adopt fruit and milk diet, for about 15 days. It is important to note that milk should be boiled only once. After fruit and milk diet, patient should gradually adopt a well balanced diet.
Diet Cure Chart for Heart Ailments:
- Upon Arising: Luke warm water with lemon juice and honey.
- Breakfast:Fresh fruit such as apples ,grapes ,pineapples, orange , melon or its juice, 1 cup skimmed milk ,sweeten with honey , 3 -4 dates, few raisins and 2 or 3 banana.
- Mid Morning:Fresh fruit juice or coconut water.
- Lunch:Salad of veg. ( Lettuce ,cabbage, carrot, cucumber, beet , tomatoes , onion ,garlic ) 2 wheat chapatti and curd or butter milk.
- Mid After Noon:Apple or 1 glass of orange juice.
- Dinner :Fresh veg. ,juice or soup , two steamed or lighty cooked veg. , 1 or 3 wheat chapatti , glass of butter milk.
Avoid: Tea, coffee, flesh food, chicken, egg ,sugar , sale ,fried and refined food, alcohol ,and tobacco , soft drink ,coco and fatty foods.
Beneficial Foods: Capsicum, clove , onion , garlic, olive o
il, grape ,apple, citrus fruits, coriander , turmerid ,dates, ground nut, benjal grape , black gram, peas , amla, orange ,alfalfa, honey, arjuna ,tulsi, pomegranate.
Selective Home Remedies for Heart Aliments:
- Exclusive Grape Diet:
- Grape Seed Extract: Helps to removing harmful free radical and in cardiovascular problems. Take the 1 cup juice of extract daily for a month.
- Coriander: Regular drink of coriander water helps in lower blood cholesterol. Prepared by boiling seed of coriander.
- Turmeric Extract: given 3 grams to heart and diabetic patients.
- Orange: Take orange juice sweetened with honey once a day.
- Garlic: Take at least 2 -3 clove of garlic every day in any form.
- Onion: take 100 grams of onion every day in any form.
- Arjuna: decoction of the bark of Arjuna with milk should be taken every morning on an empty stomach or its powder in 2 grams doses with milk.
- Tulsi& Neem Leaves: Patient should chew and swallow 9 tulsi and 5 neem leaves before half an hour of breakfast.
- Kalonji: Take fresh betal (pan) leaves, 2 grams kalonji, 4 cloves of garlic, make into small pieces and soak in a cup of rose water in the night.F ilter in the morning and add 1 cup of rose water and drink on empty stomach.
- Pomegranate (Anar): take 1 pomegranate a day for a month. Eat ananr with its inner soft skin.
- Cinnamon: Take 1 glasses of water to add ¼ teaspoon of dalchini powder and 2 tsp honey and boil it till reduce to half. Take it for 15 days on empty stomach in the morning before ½ hour of breakfast.
Diet For Hypertension Heart Disease.
A diet for the person who suffers from hypertension should take just enough calories to meet the daily requirement.
Salt: A diet which is low salt or completely avoiding salt or avoiding all the foods that contain sodium.
Fats and oils: Foods rich in saturated and hydrogenated fats and cholesterol should be avoided. Processed and refined foods should be avoided.
A diet should include complex carbohydrates, and high in fiber. food that rich in antioxidants, reduce cholesterol and increase diuretic activity. and natural foods which decrease hypertension like garlic,ginger,basil,parsley,celery,asparagus,wheatgrass,citrus fruits,oat bran and all natural products like pectin and psyllium seeds which contain soluble fiber are known to reduce hypertension,weight reduction,giving up smoking and alcohol,regular exercise like brisk walking,yoga ,mudra,and relaxation also help reduce hypertension.
Healthy Foods for Healthy Heart.
The following foods are helpful for us to have a healthy heart because these foods are low in fat and high in carbohydrates and proteins. These compounds are found in grains, vegetables, and fruits.
Cereals:
whole wheat, maize, bran, brown rice, cereal puffs, bulgar wheat, corn meal, rye bread, millet, oats. These foods also contain some important vitamins which are helpful for a healthy heart.
Vegetables and Fruits:
wheatgrass, citrus fruits, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, beetroot, tomato, soya beans, sprouts, alfalfa onion, and garlic.
Apple, pineapple, grape, pears, peaches, orange, melons, apricots, blackberries, cherries, dates, and guava. Above all apples contain heart stimulating property.
Grape is helpful to those who are suffering from a heart attack.
Indian gooseberry, onion, garlic, honey are considered as effective home remedies for heart disease. The regular user of these prevents heart disease.Healthy heart recipes " Masala Dosa"
Healthy Recipes ( Masala Dosa)
How to prepare masala dosa.
300 g rice
100 g black gram, split
4 tsp oatmeal
4 tsp any bran
2 tsp wheatgerm, soaked
1 tsp of salt
8 teaspoon of oil
filling
4 bunches spring onions, chopped
1 cup soya granules
4 tsp ginger-garlic paste
4 tsp oil
2 tsp lime juice
1 tsp of salt
How to prepare masala dosa recipe
Soak the rice and gram together for two hours. Grind with the remaining ingredients with enough water to make a smooth batter. leave the batter for an hour to ferment. Heat a pan and pour in one ladle of batter and spread as thinly as possible. Pour 1 tsp oil along the edges of the dosa. when the base is cooked, turn and cook the other side.
Fill
Boil the soya granules till just tender and squeeze out the water. Heat the oil in a pan and saute the ginger-garlic paste for a minute. Add the chopped spring onions, mix well, cover the pan and simmer till the spring onions are tender. Add the soya granules along with the salt. Mix well. Stir in the lime juice. Remove from the fire and divide the filling into eight portions.
Pour one ladle of the batter in a heated pan and spread as thin as possible. Pour 1 tsp of oil along the sides of the batter. When the base is golden, spread one portion of filling over the top and gently roll the dosa. repeat till the batter is used up.
Heart disease blood pressures one of the major problem in the present time. Here I am sharing the information about the major risk factor for premature heart attacks. There are seven major risk factors for heart disease that you need to be aware of:
Elevated serum cholesterol.
The positive family history of premature coronary artery disease in a first-degree relative(parent or sibling)
Hypertension(high blood pressure)
Cigarette smoking.
Male sex.
Diabetes mellitus.
The presence of definite cerebral vascular and/or peripheral vascular disease.
The other fewer risk factors
Lack of exercise.
Obesity.
Excessive stress.
Type A personality traits. ( Tense,time-conscious,over-achieving, workaholic types who have extreme difficulty relaxing and seem to thrive on stress are type A persons.
All of the risk factors are under our control. Under the supervision of a competent cardiologist, you can follow a program that will mitigate all of those problems.
There are, however, several risk factors that are beyond our control. For example, women are more prone to heart attacks after menopause. During the menstrual phase of life, women generally indicate higher levels of HDL cholesterol(another reason HDL cholesterol is sometimes associated with decreased risk of heart attack and very low rates of premature coronary heart disease. As they grow older, they become more prone to heart attacks and strokes.
Perhaps the most unalterable risk factor for heart disease is heredity.
To avoid this risk factors you have to follow a proper diet and exercise. All in all, you are healthier if you follow a low fat,high-fiber diet and get adequate exercise.
Apple, pineapple, grape, pears, peaches, orange, melons, apricots, blackberries, cherries, dates, and guava. Above all apples contain heart stimulating property.
Grape is helpful to those who are suffering from a heart attack.
Indian gooseberry, onion, garlic, honey are considered as effective home remedies for heart disease. The regular user of these prevents heart disease.Healthy heart recipes " Masala Dosa"
Healthy Recipes ( Masala Dosa)
How to prepare masala dosa.
300 g rice
100 g black gram, split
4 tsp oatmeal
4 tsp any bran
2 tsp wheatgerm, soaked
1 tsp of salt
8 teaspoon of oil
filling
4 bunches spring onions, chopped
1 cup soya granules
4 tsp ginger-garlic paste
4 tsp oil
2 tsp lime juice
1 tsp of salt
How to prepare masala dosa recipe
Soak the rice and gram together for two hours. Grind with the remaining ingredients with enough water to make a smooth batter. leave the batter for an hour to ferment. Heat a pan and pour in one ladle of batter and spread as thinly as possible. Pour 1 tsp oil along the edges of the dosa. when the base is cooked, turn and cook the other side.
Fill
Boil the soya granules till just tender and squeeze out the water. Heat the oil in a pan and saute the ginger-garlic paste for a minute. Add the chopped spring onions, mix well, cover the pan and simmer till the spring onions are tender. Add the soya granules along with the salt. Mix well. Stir in the lime juice. Remove from the fire and divide the filling into eight portions.
Pour one ladle of the batter in a heated pan and spread as thin as possible. Pour 1 tsp of oil along the sides of the batter. When the base is golden, spread one portion of filling over the top and gently roll the dosa. repeat till the batter is used up.
Major risk factors for heart disease
Heart disease blood pressures one of the major problem in the present time. Here I am sharing the information about the major risk factor for premature heart attacks. There are seven major risk factors for heart disease that you need to be aware of:
Elevated serum cholesterol.
The positive family history of premature coronary artery disease in a first-degree relative(parent or sibling)
Hypertension(high blood pressure)
Cigarette smoking.
Male sex.
Diabetes mellitus.
The presence of definite cerebral vascular and/or peripheral vascular disease.
The other fewer risk factors
Lack of exercise.
Obesity.
Excessive stress.
Type A personality traits. ( Tense,time-conscious,over-achieving, workaholic types who have extreme difficulty relaxing and seem to thrive on stress are type A persons.
All of the risk factors are under our control. Under the supervision of a competent cardiologist, you can follow a program that will mitigate all of those problems.
There are, however, several risk factors that are beyond our control. For example, women are more prone to heart attacks after menopause. During the menstrual phase of life, women generally indicate higher levels of HDL cholesterol(another reason HDL cholesterol is sometimes associated with decreased risk of heart attack and very low rates of premature coronary heart disease. As they grow older, they become more prone to heart attacks and strokes.
Perhaps the most unalterable risk factor for heart disease is heredity.
To avoid this risk factors you have to follow a proper diet and exercise. All in all, you are healthier if you follow a low fat,high-fiber diet and get adequate exercise.
There are seven major risk factors for premature heart attacks that you need to be aware of;
1.Elevated serum cholesterol.
2.A positive family history of premature coronary artery disease in a first-degree relative (parent or sibling).
3. Hypertension(high blood pressure).
4. Cigarette smoking.
5. Male sex.
6.Diabetes mellitus.
7. The presence of definite cerebral vascular and/or peripheral vascular disease. (cerebral vascular disease is defined as the presence of a previous cerebral vascular accident or stroke and/or the documented occurrence of TIAs( transient ischemic attacks of clots or embolisms), the precursor or warning of an impending stroke, peripheral vascular disease refers to atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis that may involve the blood vessels of the upper and lower extremities.)
Other less serious risk factors include:
8 Lack of exercise.
9. Obesity.
10.Excessive stress.
11.Type A personality traits( Tense, time-conscious, over achieving workaholic types who have extreme difficulty relaxing and seem to thrive on stress, are Type A persons.)
All of the risk factors except for 2 and 5 falls under our control. Under the supervision of a competent cardiologist, you can follow a program that will mitigate all of these problems.
There are, however, several risk factors that are beyond our control. For example, women are more prone to heart attacks after menopause. During the menstrual phase of life women generally indicate a higher level of HDL cholesterol ( another reason HDL, cholesterol is sometimes associated with decreased risk for heart attack) and very low rates of premature coronary heart disease. As they grow older, they become more prone to heart attacks and strokes.
Recently there has been a good deal of discussion about the importance of estrogen and levels of high-density lipoproteins, although it is not known why estrogens confer reduced the risk of heart disease in premenopausal women apparently the menstruating woman’s protection against CHD is not simply related to high levels of estrogen. When estrogen is administered to male patients to achieve the same blood levels of estrogen as their female counterparts, the amount of coronary protection does not necessarily transfer to those men.
Perhaps the most unalterable risk factor for heart disease is heredity.
The cholesterol-lowering program stratifies risk according to age, risk factors, and blood lipid levels. Diet and exercise are the cornerstones of the program. All in all, you are healthier if you follow a low-fat, high-fiber diet and get adequate exercise.
Vitamins For The Healthy Heart And Their Sources.
Vitamin A : Milk fat,beta-caroten orange,yellow green fruits and vegetables,red,green and yellow peppers,green leafy vegetables,carrot,brussels,sprouts,broccoli,kale,asparagus,yam,sweet potato,pumkin,mango,papaya,fresh and dried apricots and melons.
Vitamin B1: Milk yeat, the outer layer of whole grains, cereals, pulses, bean sprouts, green leafy vegetables, banana, apple, egg white, nuts especially brazil nuts, and seeds.
Vitamin B3 : Whole wheat,green leafy vegetables,tomatoes,egg white,poultry,fish,dates,figs,and prunes.
Vitamin B5 Wholegrain breads,cereals,green vegetables,peas,beans,and peanuts.
Vitamin B6 : Milk yeast,bran,pules,cereals,bean sprouts,fresh vegetables,banana,avocados,egg white,walnuts and chestnut.
Vitamin B9 : Yeast, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, brussels sprouts, bean sprouts, cabbage, beetroot, cucumber, mushrooms, artichokes, asparagus, berries, Italian chestnuts, and water chestnuts.
Vitamin B12 : Milk, lean meat.
VitaminC: Green leafy vegetables,broccoli,asparagus,tomatoes,brussels sprouts,sprouted grams,citrus fruits,peaches,pineapple,papaya,guavas,gooseberries,apples,cherries,avocados,pears, strawberries, kiwi fruits,raspberries,mangoes,custard apples,lichees,pomegranate,dates,and black currant.
Vitamin E : Milk, whole grain products,wheat germ,green leafy vegetables,sprouts,tofu,cabbage,asparagus,tomato,olives,avocado,nuts,sunflower seeds,vegetables oils.
All these vitamins protect the heart and give good health to heart.use all this in your diet to give better health to heart.
Tips For Heart Health
The heart is the most important organ in the human system. A healthy heart is necessary for a healthy life. Here are some tips to keep this vital organ healthy.Eat only whole grain cereals.
Drink a glass of green juice daily,it could be wheat grass,mind and coriander juice.
Add vegetable at 1/4 of your diet.
Eat two or three fruits regularly.
Have two table spoon of alsi-seed-powder.
Add garlic in your daily diet.Also add raw onions,ginger,black mushrooms.
Add plenty of green channa in case of CAD.
Vitamin E helps prevent LDL oxidation.
Avoid sugar and refined foods.
Have healthy heart!
How Diabetes causes Heart diseases
Insufficient or deficient production of insulin in pancreases leads to diabetes. Due to insufficient insulin glucose and fats are deposited in bloodd. This extra glucose and fat is the causes behind heart diseases of diabetic patients. All this fat and glucose in blood disturbs many function at eyes, kidneys, nervous system, heart and other parts. This leads to abnormal growth in the cells or hardening the cells. Fat in blood leads to decrease the inner radius of nervous.The vital coronary blocks stops the supply of oxygen to the cells and this leads to death of this coronary, finally leads to hear diseases
