Heart Disease

See also :

• Heart Attacks
• Cardiovascular Disease

Causes and Symptoms

• According to research in the journal, Circulation, 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.
• 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.
• Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, chappati, or other bread, instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack.
• 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.
• 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.

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.