HEART
Where the heart is—the saying goes. Without doubt the heart is a vital organs of the human body.The heart is one of most important & delicate organ which with the help vascular system pumps the life giving blood which keeps our body cells in a living state.The primary functions of blood is to deliver oxygen and vital nutrition to cells throughout the body and to aid in the removal of cellular waste products.
The modern Life style has increased the stress on our body & mind and consequently the organ which helps all this moving.That is our Heart.Heart disease and stroke are the number-one and number-three killers in the United States and in most of the Western World.
Malfuntioning in this vital organ can lead to many distinct & diverse disorders like angina, heart attack, arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, and heart failure, myocarditis, cardiomyopathy,rheumatic heart disease, heart murmurs, valvular disease, mitral valve prolapse and high blood pressure or hypertension.
Change in Lifestyle & dietary habits are highly recommended & are essential in the treatment of cardiac disorders.Doing more exercises or yoga also proves to be of great assistance
Diet
Following are some general dietary suggestions that are recommended by sage sushrut in his text Sushrut sanhita & different modern texts of Ayurveda as being helpful in the cardiac disorders:
Take strict vegetarian low fat diet.
Coffee may increase your blood pressure. Coffee, which contains caffeine, enhances the action of adrenaline and noradrenaline and both are important in increasing blood pressure levels.
Cigarette smokers tend to have high blood pressure. Nicotine increases the resting heart rate and increases the release of the adrenaline substances that tends to increase blood pressure. Cigarette smoking alone significantly increases risk of having heart attack.
Regular Exercise helps to eliminate body fat, lower total cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol that prevents fatty - cholesterol deposits. According to Ayurveda exercise improves the body, depletes excess fats, brings lightness of the body.
Nurture love and affection all over the world. Love and affection and affectionate touch can significantly drop, your blood pressure.
Be cool don’t get annoyed, speaking loudly and rapidly can significantly raise your blood pressure Chronic anger produces elevation in blood pressure and it can be a serious risk factor for coronary - heart - disease. So be cool, speak softly and gently.
Laughter is the best medicine:- Laughter is as good as relaxation therapy, exercise or other methods used to overcome stress. Study shows that laughter decreases adrenaline and cortisol production. Laughter can help you if you are having high blood pressure. If you are frustrated, unhappy, angry, just laugh and find yourself away from rage. It is of the effective medicine you always have with your, without spending a penny for it.
Meditation: - Try to ease yourself with meditation and by performing yogic asanas like Shavasana.
Shavasana(Corpse Pose)
Where the heart is—the saying goes. Without doubt the heart is a vital organs of the human body.The heart is one of most important & delicate organ which with the help vascular system pumps the life giving blood which keeps our body cells in a living state.The primary functions of blood is to deliver oxygen and vital nutrition to cells throughout the body and to aid in the removal of cellular waste products.
The modern Life style has increased the stress on our body & mind and consequently the organ which helps all this moving.That is our Heart.Heart disease and stroke are the number-one and number-three killers in the United States and in most of the Western World.
Malfuntioning in this vital organ can lead to many distinct & diverse disorders like angina, heart attack, arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, and heart failure, myocarditis, cardiomyopathy,rheumatic heart disease, heart murmurs, valvular disease, mitral valve prolapse and high blood pressure or hypertension.
Change in Lifestyle & dietary habits are highly recommended & are essential in the treatment of cardiac disorders.Doing more exercises or yoga also proves to be of great assistance
Diet
Following are some general dietary suggestions that are recommended by sage sushrut in his text Sushrut sanhita & different modern texts of Ayurveda as being helpful in the cardiac disorders:
Take strict vegetarian low fat diet.
Coffee may increase your blood pressure. Coffee, which contains caffeine, enhances the action of adrenaline and noradrenaline and both are important in increasing blood pressure levels.
Cigarette smokers tend to have high blood pressure. Nicotine increases the resting heart rate and increases the release of the adrenaline substances that tends to increase blood pressure. Cigarette smoking alone significantly increases risk of having heart attack.
Regular Exercise helps to eliminate body fat, lower total cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol that prevents fatty - cholesterol deposits. According to Ayurveda exercise improves the body, depletes excess fats, brings lightness of the body.
Nurture love and affection all over the world. Love and affection and affectionate touch can significantly drop, your blood pressure.
Be cool don’t get annoyed, speaking loudly and rapidly can significantly raise your blood pressure Chronic anger produces elevation in blood pressure and it can be a serious risk factor for coronary - heart - disease. So be cool, speak softly and gently.
Laughter is the best medicine:- Laughter is as good as relaxation therapy, exercise or other methods used to overcome stress. Study shows that laughter decreases adrenaline and cortisol production. Laughter can help you if you are having high blood pressure. If you are frustrated, unhappy, angry, just laugh and find yourself away from rage. It is of the effective medicine you always have with your, without spending a penny for it.
Meditation: - Try to ease yourself with meditation and by performing yogic asanas like Shavasana.
Shavasana(Corpse Pose)
This is the preferred yogic asana for relaxation. Lie down quietly on the floor in a mat, flat on your back with your arms by your sides. Concentrate on the flow of your breath. Inhale and exhale, inhale and exhale. During the natural stops in breathing after exhalation (and before inhalation) and after inhalation and before exhalation, stay quiet, silent, for a few seconds, This practice brings tranquility and rest, which are healing to the heart. Remain in savasana pose practicing this quiet breathing for 10 to 15 minutes
