How To Treat Ischemic Heart Disease Naturally?

Ischemic heart disease is also known as coronary artery disease which happens when excessive fat gets deposited and narrows the walls of the arteries of the heart thus reducing the blood flow. This condition is known as atherosclerosis which causes heart attack.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

In this case mild or even intense pain in chest (angina) or sometimes no pain can occur. Thus it is advised to go for regular checkups.

The signs and symptoms of Ischemic heart disease includes:

• Mild to intense pain our chest or upper body
• Severe, sharp pain in the left shoulder and /or between shoulder blades
• Uncomfortable shortness of breath
• Feeling weak
• Experiencing cold sweats
• Excess tiredness
• Dizziness along with lightheadedness
• Vomiting / Nausea

CAUSES

Ischemic heart disease causes are:

• Obesity
• Stress
• Tobacco consumption
• Risk Factors
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol

COMPLICATIONS

Ischemic heart disease complications include:

• Heart attack or stroke.
• Abnormal heart rhythm and heart failure.
• Frequent hospitalizations.

DIAGNOSIS

Ischemic Heart Disease can be diagnosed with following procedures:

1. Blood test: Through blood tests levels of cholesterol, sugar, fats and protein in our blood is checked which can help to diagnose the prime factor for such heart conditions.
2. Cardiac catheterization: In this a very long, thin and flexible tube is pushed through the blood vessel in the arm or groin towards the patient’s heart. After that, a contrast material is then injected through the long tube. An X-ray video is made which shows the heart functions and its blockages.
3. Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): By this method the electrical activity of the heart is viewed which helps to determine whether any part of the heart has become enlarged, has overworked or damaged. 12 to 15 electrodes helps to detect heart’s electrical currents which are attached to person’s arms, legs and chest with a sticky tape.
4. Holter monitor: This device is used for recording the heart’s rhythms continuously.
5. Radionuclide imaging (thallium stress test): This test is best to identify severe heart damage. In this a radioactive isotope is made to inject into the vein. A camera or scanner keeps recording and helps to diagnose the heart condition.
6. Stress testing: it is done during exercise. This test reveals changes which happen to the heart’s rate, rhythm or electrical activity along with blood pressure.

LIFESTYLE

• Avoid intake of sodium in your diet.
• Try to take healthy diets including fibre rich foods - vegetables and fruits.
• Exercise and practice some physical activities in your day to day tasks.
• Risk of heart disease gets reduced by regular yoga , exercise and mediation to maintain  
• blood pressure.
• Avoid smoking because nicotine narrows the blood vessels and makes the heart to  work and pump more.
• Try to get good and enough sleep.
• Always keep your diabetes under control.

TREAT ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE NATURALLY

As we all know there is always an other side of coin, that means there are different ways to handle the same problem or situation. And here in case of Ischemic heart disease, we have Ayurvedic approach to treat Ischemic Heart Disease with the help of natural herbs. This vision was provided by Rishis and Achayra, that nature has solution to your every problem; the only thing you need to do is, to find it. But Planet Ayurveda has made these findings for us. They have formulated some magical natural formulations which has ability to cure fatal diseases. Their formulations are 100 % natural and chemical free. Heart Care Pack from Planet Ayurveda is a complete remedy for various heart diseases. It includes;

Heart Care Pack

1. Total Heart Support

Herbal Formulation which is good supporter of Heart System. Maintains the health of Heart and Blood Vessels.

Ingredients:-

• Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) – This Herb is an important ingredient of total heart support, useful in the treatment of artery disease, heart failure. It controls high blood pressure and balances the level of cholesterol by decreasing the LDL cholesterol and maintaining HDL cholesterol in the body. The bark is very rich in Gallic acid, phytosterols and oligomeric, natural oxidants, saponins, proanthocyanidin for treating artery blockage, high cholesterol, angina, coronary artery disease and blood pressure. It enhances the pumping capacity of the heart on regular usage. Its usage is for relieving artery blockage. It strengthens the heart muscles.
• Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) - This herb has excellent properties like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties which helps to strengthen the heart muscles. Beneficial in stress, Anxiety and controlling blood Pressure.
• Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri) - As per Ayurveda this herb is useful to control the high blood pressure in the body beneficial to maintain the better heart health.
• Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) – The leaves and flowers of Shankhpushpi are used for treating high blood pressure. It is effective in relieving stress and anxiety.

DOSE: 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

2. Arjun Tea

Ingredients:-

• Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) – Very effective hypotensive, astringent, cardiac stimulant hypolipdemic and hemostatic .These amazing properties help in treating various diseases related to heart. It also strengthens weak heart muscles. It is effective in enhancing pumping activity of Heart.
• Punarnava (Boerhavia Diffusa) - Punarnava is has two words "PUNAR" which means ‘again’ and "NAVA" which means ‘new’. It is very good for heart.
• Pipal Tvak (Ficus Religiosa) - its bark, tender shoot, latex, leaves, fruits and seeds have beneficial medicinal properties. Its leaves are used for treating heart diseases and also effective in relieving palpitation of the heart and cardiac weakness.
• Dalchini (Cinnamon Tamala) - It acts as a cardiac stimulant.
• Choti Elaichi (Elettaria Cardamom) - Cardamom is an evergreen herbaceous plant. Seeds are useful in cardiac stimulation.

3. Arjun Capsules

Arjun capsules are the herbal formulation prepared by planet Ayurveda having excellent properties to manage high cholesterol levels in the body. The properties of this formulation is very beneficial to treat the heart diseases.

Ingredients:-

Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna): Standard extract of Arjun capsule is used to clear the blockage of arteries and also improves blood circulation effectively. This is a natural herbal supplement for treating heart problems. Bark of this tree contains natural alkaloids and are much effective for heart problems.

DOSE: 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

Ayurveda Treatment for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Coronary Artery Disease is very common Heart disease that involves the impairment in the blood supply to the heart muscles via coronary arteries. It is due to thickening of the arteries because of plaque build up in the arteries (atherosclerosis). As a result, less supply of blood and oxygen goes to heart muscles which can lead to pain in the chest pain (Angina) or may cause Heart Attack.

It is also called as Coronary Heart Disease or Ischemic Heart Disease.

Ayurveda has designated heart as an origin of channel of rasa dhatu (which is first tissue out of seven recognized tissues). Digestion of food by gastric fire forms this rasa dhatu. Poor gastric fire, consumption of improper diet, mental stress etc. lead to production of toxins, vitiated rasa dhatu. Toxins (ama) from rasa dhatu go into the heart and create blockages in channels. Such blockages result in IHD.

SYMPTOMS OF CAD

Angina is the common symptom of CAD when artery is partially blocked, one feels pressure or tightness in the chest. May involve an aching, burning, or numb sensation and fullness or squeezing in your chest. Besides chest it may also be felt in the left shoulder, arms, neck, back or jaw.

Feeling of shortness of breath and sweating also accompanies.

Fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting are most common features.

Heart Attack occurs if complete blockage of coronary artery occurs.

CAUSES

WHAT CAUSES CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE?

• Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of CAD. This results because of narrowing and hardening of the arteries due to accumulation of cholesterol, fats and other substances forming a sticky material called plaque on inner walls of the coronary arteries. This narrowing and hardening of arteries reduces the blood supply to the heart muscles which makes the heart to receive less oxygen and nutrients required for the working of heart muscles which may cause chest pain discomfort known as Angina.
• Other causes include coronary spasm: coronary artery embolism, dissection, aneurysm, and vasculitis.

CAUSES OF CAD - AYURVEDIC VIEW

"HRIDROGA" combination of Word 'HRID' defines 'heart' and 'ROG' defines 'disease'. As stated by Ayurveda heart is evaluated as a main channel for rasa and rakta dhatu. Unhealthy food intake and sedentary life style causes blockage in the heart. The main power controlling everything in the body is vata dosha. Vikrati of meda dhatu, kapha dosha blocks the way of vata. Aggravation of vata dosha causes pain in heart and other symptoms like cough, fatigue, palpitations, loss of appetite etc.

RISK FACTORS

MAJOR RISK FACTORS ARE

• Lack of exercise and Physical inactivity.
• Obesity is also one of the reason.
• Stress and tension are certain predisposing factors that develop atherosclerosis
• High cholesterol level, (particularly the "bad" component known as Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
• Certain systemic diseases increase the risk, like High blood pressure (Hypertension), Diabetes and Hyperthyroidism.
• Smoking and tobacco enhance the risk of CAD.
• Strong family history of CAD.
• Males are more prone and post-menopausal women are also at risk factor.
• Age above 50 years.

LIFESTYLE

CERTAIN LIFESTYLE CHANGES ARE BENEFICIAL IN PREVENTION OF CAD:

• Less use of sodium in your diet.
• Keep healthy diets like fibre rich foods including vegetables and fruits.
• Increase Physical Activity in your routine.
• Regular yoga or exercise and mediation reduces the risk of heart disease by maintaining the blood pressure level.
• Stop Smoking as nicotine constrict the blood vessels making the heart to work harder.
• Get good and plentiful sleep.
• Keep your diabetes under control.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR CAD

HEART CARE PACK

1. TOTAL HEART SUPPORT:

Herbal Formulation which is good supporter of Heart System. Maintains the health of Heart and Blood Vessels.

INGREDIENTS:-

• Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) - Herb is the important ingredient of total heart support, useful in the treatment of artery disease, heart failure. It controls high blood pressure and balances the level of cholesterol by decreasing the LDL cholesterol and maintaining HDL cholesterol in the body. The bark part of the Arjuna tree is rich in natural oxidants, saponins, Gallic acid, phtosterols and oligomeric, proanthocyanidin and is used for many heart problems, as angina, coronary artery disease, artery blockage, high cholesterol, and blood pressure. It enhances the pumping capacity of the heart on regular usage. Its usage is for relieving artery blockage. It strengthens the heart muscles.
• Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) - This herb has excellent properties like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties which helps to strengthen the heart muscles. Beneficial in stress, Anxiety and controlling blood Pressure.
• Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri) - As per Ayurveda this herb is useful to control the high blood pressure in the body beneficial to maintain the better heart health.
• Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) - Its leaves and flowers are used in treating high blood pressure. Relieves stress and anxiety.

DOSE: 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

2. ARJUN TEA:

INGREDIENTS:-

• Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) - Arjuna is, cardiac stimulant, hypolipdemic, hypotensive, astringent and hemostatic, these properties makes it to be used for treating various diseases related to heart. It is helpful in strengthening the heart muscles. Enchances the pumping activity of Heart.
• Punarnava (Boerhavia Diffusa) - Word punarnava is combination of two words "PUNAR" means ‘again’ and "NAVA" means ‘new’. Its properties are good for heart.
• Pipal Tvak (Ficus Religiosa) -  Leaves, fruits, bark, tender shoot, latex and seeds have medicinal properties. The leaves of the peepal are used in the treatment of heart diseases. It is very effective in relieving palpitation of the heart and cardiac weakness.
• Dalchini (Cinnamon Tamala) - It is a cardiac stimulant because of its properties.
• Choti Elaichi (Elettaria Cardamom) - Cardamom is evergreen herbaceous plant. Seeds useful in cardiac stimulation.

DOSE: 1 cup daily is recommended.

3. ARJUN CAPSULES:

Arjun capsules are the herbal formulation prepared by planet Ayurveda having excellent properties to manage high cholesterol levels in the body. The properties of this formulation is very beneficial to treat the heart diseases.

INGREDIENTS:-

Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna): Standard extract of Arjun capsule. Used to clear the blockage of arteries and also improves blood circulation effectively. This is a natural herbal supplement for treating heart problems. Bark of this tree contains natural alkaloids and are much effective for heart problems.

• Prabhava (Special effects) – Hriday (Cardiac tonic)
• Effective on doshas – Balances Kapha and pitta

DOSE: 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.