How To Prevent Heart Attack With Ayurveda?

The rate of heart patients is increasing day by day. This is all because of a bad lifestyle and bad dietary habits. Due to luxurious life the physical activities of people becomes less and ultimately they are prone to many health conditions especially heart disorders. As we all know that the heart is a beautiful organ and it is very important to take care of our heart. This is a muscular organ located just behind the back bone and slightly towards the left. It is about the size of the fist. The function of this organ is to pump the blood through the network of arteries and veins which is called the cardiovascular system. This organ has four chambered i.e. upper right and left atrium and lower right and left ventricle. Due to sedentary lifestyle and increasing the consumption of street food, cardiovascular diseases become the most common cause of death worldwide. So in this article, we will discuss how to prevent heart attacks with Ayurveda.

Introduction

Heart attack is also known as myocardial infarction. It occurs when the blood flow decreases or stops to a part of the heart. This will result in damage to the heart muscles. The most common symptom of heart attack is chest pain and chest discomfort. When there is a blockage in the coronary artery by a rupture of atherosclerotic plaque then it may lead to the heart attack.

Ayurvedic Aspect

Now we will discuss the Ayurvedic aspect of heart diseases. As per our Acharyas, they mentioned the hridya roga in their respective texts. Acharya Charak clearly mentioned that consumption of too hot and too rough diet, excessive use of astringent food, unfavourable food, overeating, excessive exercise and indulge in too much grief and fear, suppress the natural urges, excessive consumption of bitter taste food items, over consumption of heavy foods, over emaciation, eating over indigestion can lead to heart problems. After the consumption of these food items a person will face the problems such as aruchi (anorexia), kaphotklesha (nausea), swasa and kasa (dyspnea and cough), urahshoola (chest pain), chardi (vomiting), hikka (hiccups), trishna (polydipsia), daha (burning sensation over body), pramoha (stupor), murcha (fainting). These all are the causes and symptoms of heart diseases.

Etiology / Causes

The most common cause of heart attack is coronary artery disease. A buildup of fatty deposits called plaques can narrow the arteries of the heart and cause heart attacks. It usually occurs when one or more coronary arteries become blocked. During attack, a plaque can rupture and other substances into the bloodstream and if the blood clot is large, It can block the flow of blood through the coronary arteries and starve the heart for oxygen and nutrients. These causes will lead to heart failure which is known as heart attack.

Clinical Features / Signs and Symptoms

Chest pain which is radiated to left shoulder to arm and chest discomfort are the most common symptoms of heart attack. Other symptoms of this condition are:

Tightness, pressure, aching sensation in chest or arms
Nausea
Heartburn
Cough
Cold sweating
Fatigue
Sudden dizziness
Shortness of breath

Risk Factors

The risk factors for this disease are:

Age
Obesity
Family history
Lack of physical activity
Consumption of high fatty food items
Tobacco and alcohol consumption
High blood pressure
High cholesterol level
High blood sugar

Differential Diagnosis

Heart attack is misdiagnosed with:

Gastroesophageal reflux
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumonia
Costochondritis

Diagnosis

The disease is diagnosed by some lab and imaging investigations. Tests to diagnose this condition include:

Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Chest X-ray
Echo
Angiogram
Cardiac CT and MRI scan
Certain blood tests like lipid profile, trop T test, etc.

Ayurvedic Management For Heart Attack

In Ayurveda, we can follow the following treatment method:

The treatment for this disease is Nidanparivarjan (Abstinence of etiological factors). This is known as Ardha chikitsa (Half treatment) and this is the first and foremost treatment method.
Ask the patient to get proper rest (physically as well as mentally) for improving healthy heart function.
Give proper dietary regimen to the patient to avoid excessive accumulation of fatty substance.

Other Treatment Protocol

Samshodhan Chikitsa
Samshaman Chikitsa

1. Samshodhan Chikitsa

This is known as detoxification therapy. It includes:

Snehana (medicated oil massage)
Vamana (induced vomiting)
Mridu virechana (light purgation)
Shirodhara

2. Samshamana Chikitsa

This is known as conservative management and is a very important treatment procedure for treating heart disorders. Acharyas mentioned the following herbal medicines for the treatment of hridya roga:

Rasa / Bhasma / Pishti

Nagarjunabhra Rasa
Hridyarnav Rasa
Chintamani Rasa
Mukta Pishti
Makardhwaja
Jawahar Mohra
Vishveshwar Rasa
Trinetra Rasa
Kalyansundar Rasa
Akik Pishti

Vati

Hridroga Vati
Prabhakar Vati
Shankar Vati

Churna

Pippali Churna
Pushkarmool Churna
Arjuna Churna
Haritkyadi Churna

Kwath / Aasava / Arisht

Shunthi Kwath
Pathyadi Kalka
Parthadhrishta
Pushkaradi Kwath
Arjunarishta

Ghrit

Ballabh Ghrit
Haritkyadi Ghrit
Punarnavadi Ghrit
Arjuna Ghrit
Shwadanshtadhya Ghrit
Baladhya Ghrit

Some Lifestyle And Dietary Tips To Take Care Of Your Heart

Intake of healthy diet: A person can have a healthy diet to maintain the proper functioning of the heart. Reduce salt intake in diet and also consume fat free diet. This further leads to increased cholesterol levels in the blood. One must also avoid taking canned and processed food. Consume apple, cherries, avocadoes, spinach, swet potato, carrots etc.
Do regular physical activity: Just do exercise daily for a minimum 30 minutes. It reduces the risk of heart attacks because physical activity can burn the excessive fat from the body and also help in reducing excessive cholesterol levels in the blood. It also improves the blood circulation in the body and strengthens the heart muscles.
Avoid alcohol and smoking: A person who is a chain smoker and chronic alcoholic is at higher risk to develop heart diseases. This habit decreases the count of platelet cells that further leads to the formation of thrombus and causes atherosclerosis.
Reduce stress: Stress is the most common cause of heart disorders and even many other diseases so it is very important to calm down the mind to avoid stress. To reduce stress, do meditation for at least 15 minutes a day. Taking stress increases the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It also increases the corticosteroids secretions that further suppress the immune system.
Reduce weight: People with overweight are at higher risk for developing heart problems. Overweight can lead to an increase in the cholesterol level in the blood because of excessive accumulation of saturated fat. This further leads to atherosclerosis in the arteries of the heart, so one must reduce the weight to avoid heart attacks.

Herbal Formulations For Healthy Heart By Planet Ayurveda

We have wonderful herbal remedies for heart disorders. Planet ayurveda is a herbal company that provides effective herbal products. These products are 100% natural and vegetarian and also free from chemicals and additives. These herbal formulations are made under the guidance of expert Ayurvedic physicians and made according to ancient time tested formulas and also made from the extracts of potent herbs. Planet Ayurveda provides Heart Care Pack for heart disorders which includes:

Arjuna Capsules
Arjuna Tea
Total Heart Support
Gotu Kola Capsules

Heart Care Pack

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Products Description

1. Arjuna Capsules

This is a single herb formulation of Planet Ayurveda. It is the best herbal supplement for heart problems. These capsules are made by using the extracts of Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) and are the best for every cardiac disorder. It is useful in blocked coronary arteries, high cholesterol and low HDL levels. This herb improves the pumping activity of the heart and improves cardiac muscle strength.

Dosage: 1 Capsule twice daily with plain water, after meals.

2. Arjuna Tea

This is 100% herbal caffeine free exotic herbal tea. It helps in maintaining the blood pressure and strengthens the heart muscles. This herbal tea is made from herbs such as Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), pipal tvak (Ficus religiosa), dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica), choti elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum) and these herbs contains cardiac glycosides, antioxidants properties. It improves the health of cardiac muscles and removes the blockage from the arteries.

Dosage: 1 Cup daily.

3. Total Heart Support

This is an effective herbal supplement for heart care. This herbal formulation is a very effective, safe and natural supplement for the heart. The ingredients in this formulation give strength to the heart muscles and help in cleansing of the arteries such as arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis). It removes the blockage from the arteries and prevents heart attack.

Dosage: 2 Capsules twice daily with plain water, after meals.

4. Gotu Kola Capsules

Gotu Kola capsules – This is a patent herbal formulation consisting of Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), that is widely used in cardio-vascular diseases, and balances all the three doshas. This herbal preparation helps to maintain the blood pressure, edematous swelling in the feet, and improve the blood circulation all over the body. Mandukaparni is a cardiac tonic that helps to manage the cardiac muscle weakness.

Dosage: 1 Capsule twice daily with plain water, after meals.

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Conclusion

Heart attacks are the major concern in today’s time. It becomes one of the common causes of deaths worldwide and this is all because of bad lifestyle and bad dietary habits. But we can manage this problem with Ayurveda as this is the oldest holistic medical science that treats the diseases from its root cause. So by following the above tips and also the herbal formulations of Planet Ayurveda, we can treat ourselves from heart problems. We just need to maintain a proper diet and a proper lifestyle to overcome these life-threatening diseases and live a happy life.