What is Ischaemic Heart Disease?
Ayurveda View of Ischaemic Heart Disease
In this era of Antibiotics decline in infectious diseases is seen but degenerative diseases have established themselves all over world, among which Atherosclerosis and Ischemic Heart Diseases are considered as the greatest killer. In view of the increasing morbidity and mortality by these diseases
What is the cause of Ischaemic Heart Disease
What causes ischemic heart disease? Ischemic heart disease is caused by a decrease in blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that carry oxygen to your heart (coronary arteries). When blood flow is reduced, the heart muscle does not receive the amount of oxygen it needs to function properly.
Symptoms of Ischaemic Heart Disease
- Neck or jaw pain.
- Shoulder or arm pain.
- A fast heartbeat.
- Shortness of breath when you are physically active.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Sweating.
- Fatigue.
Ayurvedic Treatment of Ischaemic Heart Disease
Ischemic heart disease is the most common type of heart disease and is currently the leading cause of death in India. Ayurvedic practices such as Hrid Basti (where a warm herbal decoction is used topically) improve local blood supply by vasodilatation as well as reduce spasms of the intercostal muscles.
Home Remedies for Ischaemic Heart Disease
- Stop smoking. Smoking is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. …
- Control your blood pressure. …
- Check your cholesterol. …
- Keep diabetes under control. …
- Eat heart-healthy foods. …
- Avoid or limit alcohol. …
- Get moving. …
- Maintain a healthy weight.