Ayush Samadhaan Providing Complete Medicine Solution: Ischaemic Heart Disease

Ischaemic Heart Disease
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Parag Varadpande on 05/08/2015 18:15:00


Ischaemic Heart Disease
Ischaemic heart diseases (IHD) are common among middle-aged people, but are
becoming increasingly common in younger age groups too.
CausesAtherosclerosis i.e. thickening of artery walls serves as main cause of
IHD though artial spasm too can cause IHD. Syphilitic aortitis, coronary
embolism, congenital anomalies of coronary artery also can cause IHD. Poor diet,
high intake of cholesterol, fat and sucrose, hypertension and cigarette smoking
are some of the other known causes.
SymptomsChest painArrhythmiasAcute myocardial infarctionConductive defects in
heartCongestive cardiac failureSudden deathAyurvedic ViewAyurveda has designated
heart as an origin of channel of rasa dhatu (which is first tissue out of seven
recognized tissues). This rasa dhatu is formed after digestion of food by
gastric fire. Weak gastric fire, consumption of improper diet, mental stress etc
lead to production of toxic, vitiated rasa dhatu. Toxins (ama) from rasa dhatu
go into the heart and create blockages in channels. Such blockages result in
IHD.
The heart is the site of the mind and emotions, so disorder of this organ must
be reflected by some tension at a mental level. Poor diet, such as excessive
intake of heavy oily foods like dairy products, fatty meats and sugar is another
causative factor. Digestion becomes impaired due to factors such as irregular
eating habits, over eating and intake of the wrong foods, which causes the
accumulation of toxins in the body. These toxins become deposited in the
channels of the body, such as the coronary arteries, causing obstruction to
proper circulation which results in the various forms of heart disease
Ayurvedic treatment consists of cleaning these channels of the toxins and
restoring digestion to prevent further accumulation of blockages in the body.
Toning herbs are also administered to strengthen the heart, cardio-vascular
system and the mind. Diet and regimen adjustments are also advised to support
treatment and maintain health.
Diet & Lifestyle AdviceThe fact that IHD is diet and lifestyle related pathology
has been proved beyond any doubt.
Fatty diet, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcoholism, obesity, high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, mental stress, undisciplined lifestyle and
lack of physical exercise increase risk of IHD to a great extent. Avoding these
factors as much as possible, following healthy lifestyle and taking low calory
diet are the ways to prevent IHD.
Yoga, pranayam, meditation and stress relieving techniques have already proved
their efficacy in management of cardiac problems.
Paying attention to digestion and excretion and avoiding digestion is important
for protecting oneself from IHD like pathologies.
Home RemediesTake powder of Arjun tree bark (5-10 gm), milk (1 cup) and water (3
cups). Add all three ingredients and bring to a boil. Cook in low flame until
volume reduces to one cup. This should be filtered and taken empty stomach in
the morning. It is called Arjuna Kheer Pak.Take 3 parts ground turmeric, 6 parts
ground cumin, 6 parts ground coriander, 6 parts ground fennel, 2 parts ground
fenugreek, 1 part dried powdered ginger and 1 part ground black pepper. Combine
the spices and store in a sealed container. When preparing your meal, sauté a
teaspoon of spices in a small amount of ghee or olive oil. Combine this tasty
and healthy spice mix with vegetables.Take half tablespoon of Trikatu powder
with honey, daily. Helps to reduce cholesterol and prevents heart disease.