Heart Disease

See also :

• Heart Attacks
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Angina Pectoris
• Arteriosclerosis
• Cardiac Dysrhythmia

Causes and Symptoms

• can be related with stress
• can be linked with Vitamin D deficiency.
• daily consumption of processed meats like bacon can increase the risk of heart disease by 42 percent and diabetes by 19 percent.

Home remedies

• The herb of hawthorn (Crataegus)is considered to be potent heart tonic. The herb is believed to have direct beneficial effects on the functioning and pumping of the heart. If used in proper dosage, it dilates the blood vessels and hence can be prescribed as potent antihypertensive herb. The herb is labeled as ‘food for the heart’ because of its property of improving the blood flow to the heart through coronary arteries.
• Blackthorn : Prunus Spinosa is highly effective in the treatment and prevention of heart diseases. This herb is loaded with powerful flavonoids including Quercetin, Binofuranoside, and Kaempferol. It also contains phenolic acids and anthocyanins, which can promote the health of the heart. It improves the heart functions and thus, reduces the risk of cardiac diseases such as cardiomyopathy, heart attacks, and cardiac failure. The flavonoid compounds present in Prunus Spinosa reduce inflammation in the heart and help to fight oxidative stress. These effects of the herb can prevent damage to the cardiac cells and muscles against inflammation and oxidative stress thus reducing the risk of heart diseases.
• The Allium family of vegetables, which includes onions, garlic, leeks and scallions, are known to have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as anti-diabetic and anti-cancer effects.
• More than a decade of scientific evidence shows that incorporating walnut in a healthy diet reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood vessel elasticity and plaque accumulation.
• Motherwort is an excellent heart tonic, alleviating high blood pressure and arrhythmia. Traditionally used to treat a racing heart caused by nervous tension, long-term use of this herbal sedative may reduce the formation of clotting factors, lower total cholesterol and triglycerides, and strengthen the heart muscle.
• Numerous studies show that polyphenols in grape-derived foods such as raisins, wine, and juice are effective in maintaining cardiovascular health, including bringing down blood pressure.
• Papaya has been shown to prevent and heal many health issues. Conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, macular degeneration, and arthritis are alleviated by papaya consumption.
• peanut butter include antioxidants and healthy fats that reduce the risk of Heart Disease, stroke and Colon Cancer.
• Shilajit can be used as treatment for diabetes, gallstones, kidney stones, heart disease, anemia, anxiety, ulcers, asthma, arthritis, epilepsy and jaundice.
• Small amounts of dark chocolate may help to prevent heart disease, but only if it replaces other energy-dense food, such as snacks, in order to keep body weight stable.
• Kiwifruit protects against heart disease, stroke, cancer and Respiratory Diseases.
• The potassium in Guava, Bananas, mushrooms and avocados is excellent for lowering blood pressure, preventing strokes and easing cramps and can help in reducing the risk of Heart Disease. Winter squash, tomatoes, spinach, and prunes also have very high levels of potassium.
• green tea extract reduces atherogenesis (initial loss of coronary artery elasticity leading to artery hardening and future heart disease)
• Strawberries contains powerful antioxidants that prevent the oxidative damage that can cause cancer, heart disease, and other diseases of aging.
• Blueberries are one of our most powerful disease-fighting foods. They get their dark blue color from the powerful antioxidant anthocyanins and they are packed with heart-healthy fiber and vitamin C.
• Curcumin Naturally Fights Cancer, Heart Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and Obesity
• The bark of the Terminalia Arjuna tree treat an array of heart conditions.
• Aloe Vera helps in Normalize Cholesterol Levels and Maintain Heart Health.
• Oatmeal, like many whole grains, contains plant lignans, which are converted by intestinal flora into mammalian lignans. One lignan, called enterolactone, is thought to protect against breast and other hormone-dependent cancers as well as heart disease.
• Organic natto contains nattokinase and vitamin K2 having extraordinary cardiovascular protective qualities.
• Red Clover contains Vitamin E in the form of Tocopherol which is a very potent antioxidant known to help fight cancer as well as Heart Disease.
• cayenne is a powerful heart-healthy herb.
• Magnesium helps prevent heart attacks, regulates high blood pressure and helps ease heart arrhythmia, in addition to having a great many other vital health benefits.
• Coenzyme Q10 : CoQ10 is an essential primary heart protector.
• The mineral selenium is essential for the body's natural production of CoQ10.
• Silica : Silicon is responsible for both the strength and elasticity of cardiovascular tissue.
• Vitamin D3. Abundant evidence now points to the numerous cardioprotective functions of vitamin D.
• Cacao. A natural source of heart-healthy theobromine, cacao also contains the flavanol epicatechin, which improves blood vessel function.
• Phosphatidylcholine improves your lipid (fat) profile: Phosphatidylcholine can help lower homocysteine levels, a well-known risk factor for heart problems.
• Vitamin C induces the natural repair of the blood vessel wall in cardiovascular disease, which can lead to a halt in progression - and even to natural regression - of vascular lesions.
• Arginine helps promote a healthy heart and enhances your cardiovascular system by relaxing your blood vessels to ensure optimal blood flow.
• Arjuna reduces angina in much the same way as prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin do—but without the side effects and complications.
• Dietary flavonoids lower heart disease and stroke risk by nearly twenty percent.
• Spinach is one of only two plant sources of co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) which is vital for heart and muscle health.
• Asparagus is another supremely healthy vegetable. It contains significant amounts of folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and beta-carotene.
• Flaxseed has loads of fiber, omega-3s and other beneficial nutrients.
• Berries : Consuming fresh berries regularly can help lower the build-up of low density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol in the blood. LDL is commonly known as the bad form of cholesterol and high levels of this can significantly contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, stroke and heart disease.The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has published a study which says that blackberries have the strongest inhibitory effect on the LDL. Strawberries, blueberries, sweet cherries and red raspberries also exhibit the same effect although not as strong as blackberries. Another study revealed that eating berries can help increase high density lipoprotein, or HDL, levels in the body. HDL is also known as the good form of cholesterol.
• Tomatoes : Tomatoes contain potassium and beta-carotene. Potassium is a mineral which ensures the normal beating of the heart and beta-carotene is said to help reduce heart disease risk. Additionally, tomatoes are also rich in folate, vitamin B5 and niacin.
• Mangoes : Life-threatening conditions such as coronary artery disease and stroke have been linked to having homocysteine levels. This can damage the walls of your blood vessels, stimulate the formation of blood clots and trigger the blockage of your arteries. Homocysteine is produced inside the body. In order for the body to utilize homocysteine in its many processes, vitamin B has to be present.Mangoes are packed with vitamin B which has been found to help decrease the build-up of homocysteine.
• Sweet Potatoes : Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A, fiber and potassium. Fiber has been universally well-known for its ability to help fight disease because it sweeps away bad cholesterol and then flushes it out of our body system. In fact, a study conducted in Japan which lasted for 14 years revealed that men and women who regularly ate fiber, at least 14 grams each day, had an 18 percent lesser chance of developing heart disease.Sweet potatoes are available all year round, and they are inexpensive. So whoever said that being healthy would mean spending a lot of money is obviously wrong. Aside from sweet potatoes, fiber can also be found in corn, oats, rice and wheat.
• Leafy Greens : If you’re torn between two vegetables, choose the one with a deeper, richer color. A registered dietician from the University Medical Center says that the more color the vegetable have, the more vitamins and minerals it contains – which is actually good for you. Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine from Yeshiva University revealed that the nitrite content of leafy green veggies helps promote a healthy heart by minimizing tissue damage brought about by heart attacks. Furthermore, leafy greens are bursting with nutrients but with very few calories. This means you could go back for seconds without worrying about your waistline at all.
• Quinoa may be a little less popular than the others found in this list but if you see them, grab them. This South American seed is slowly making its way into the top of the health conscious’ list because it is abundant in amino acids and magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral that is needed by the body in order to help the blood vessels relax thereby making quinoa a food that is good for the heart. Low magnesium levels inside the body had been associated with heart arrhythmias, ischemic heart disease and hypertension. Aside from amino acids and magnesium, quinoa also contains phosphorus, copper and iron.
• Beans : Beans are excellent sources of folate, potassium, magnesium and fiber. A research study on the health benefits both men and women can derive from legumes have been conducted years ago and results revealed that peas and beans can help protect the heart from diseases. The data of at least 100,000 men and women from the United States, ages 25 to 74, were analyzed. It was found out that those who ate beans and legumes at least four times each week decreased their heart disease risk by 19 percent as compared to those who only ate once a week.
• Wild Salmon : Salmon is an excellent source of protein, minus the saturated fat of course. The fish has gained popularity as a superb health food because of its omega 3 fatty acids. Research studies have shown that omega 3 fatty acids help in decreasing a person’s risk of abnormal heartbeats, or arrhythmia, which can cause sudden death. This is according to information given by the American Heart Association (AHA). Aside from this, omega 3 fatty acids can also help lower triglyceride levels, help regulate one’s blood pressure, and prevent fatty plaques from depositing into the walls of your blood vessels. To say therefore that salmon is good for the heart would be the understatement of the century. The AHA recommends that we all eat fish at least twice a week. But remember to choose wild salmon over farmed salmon because the latter has a lot of PCB contaminants.
• Capsaicin helps heart in five ways.
• Apples contain a flavonoid called rutin. It can prevent both arterial and venous clots that can cause major problems for your heart. And rutin does even more to protect you. Eating an apple a day for four weeks can also lower your LDL cholesterol by up to 40 percent. This is a sure way to lower inflammation and prevent heart disease.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.