Home remedies for Heart Diseases

The heart pumps blood and supplies Oxygen and nourishment to all organs. The heart in turn needs blood for its nourishment that is supplied by coronary artery. The failure of coronary arteries to supply sufficient blood to the heart gives rise to a number of clinical complications like angina pectoris, heart attack and sudden death without infarction.

When arteries narrow or harden due to fatty substances, flow of blood is restricted and supply of Oxygen is insufficient which is known as Angina Pectoris or Ischemia. If the narrowed arteries are blocked by clot or thrombus it causes death of that portion of the heart, which is called heart attack that may heal or cause death.

Symptoms of Heart Disease

• Shortness of breathe.
• Chest pain or pain down either arm.
• Frequent perspiration.
• Palpitation, fatigue.
• Emotional instability, fainting.
• Cold hands and feet are other symptoms.

Causes of Heart Disease

• Various stress.
• Wrong feeding habits and faulty style of living are the main causes.
• Seven major risk factors for coronary heart disease are –
• Lack of physical exercise.
• Smoking.
• High levels of cholesterol.
• Fatty substances and triglycerides.
• Obesity.
• Metabolic disorders like diabetes, high protein diet and high B.P.

Treatment of Heart Diseases

• Follow a lacto-vegetarian diet low in calories and sodium with emphasis on fruits, vegetables, seeds and whole-grains.
• Sunflower, safflower and corn oil reduce cholesterol levels.
• Yogurt, Alfa Alfa, garlic, fruits like apples (for weakness of heart), pineapples, pomegranate, custard apples and oranges, and coconut water tone the heart.
• Grapes are useful against heart attack, heart pain and palpitation.
• Teaspoon of raw onion juice first thing in the morning will normalize blood cholesterol levels.
• Vitamin E found in outer leaves of cabbage, green vegetables and whole meal products improves circulation and function of the heart.
• Vitamin B found in whole grains and others are important for heart and circulatory disorders.
• 1 Tablespoon of honey after food prevents all heart troubles, palpitations and cardiac pain.
• Indian gooseberry is considered effective home remedy.
• Vitamin C in citrus fruits prevents heart attacks and guards against high blood cholesterol. And is effective against blood fat and cholesterol levels due to stress, anger, fear and disappointment.
• Diet should be followed as below–
• On rising – Fresh fruit juice of grapes, pineapple, apple or orange or warm water with lemon juice and honey.
• Breakfast – Skimmed or soy milk, yogurt, 1 or 2 slices of whole meal bread and fresh fruit.
• Mid-morning – coconut water or fresh fruit juice.
• Lunch – 2 slices of whole meal bread, vegetable salad with garlic, fresh grapes and curd.
• Mid-afternoon – Fruit juice and 2 whole meal biscuit.
• Dinner – Soup or fresh fruit, whole wheat bread and 2 lightly cooked vegetables.
• Drink pure water, get fresh air, and proper rest and sleep. Moderate exercising and yoga is beneficial.

Water Treatment for Heart Diseases

• Hot compress should be applied to the left side of the neck for 30 minutes every alternate day.
• Massage abdomen and upper back muscles.
• Use ice bag over spinal area for 30 minutes three times a week.
• Use foot baths and hand baths to relieve pain from Angina Pectoris.
• Add hot pack on the chest for 1 minute and then alternate with cold pack for 5 minutes.