Hypertension
Hypertension
refers to an increase in the blood pressure of an individual and
is one of the
main complications and causes of heart disease. Symptoms include
palpitations, giddiness, breathlessness on slight exertion and
weakness. The heart is the seat of emotion, therefore, psychological
and emotional causative factors are always considered first.
Ayurvedic
treatment consists of restoring digestion, cleansing toxins out
of the body, pacifying the aggravated body energies and toning
the heart and mind. Diet and lifestyle adjustments are also advised
to permanently address the causative stressors.
Angina
Pectoris
Angina
pectoris is the name for a clinical syndrome rather than a disease.
The term is used to describe a discomfort due to transient myocardial
ischaemia. It is likely to occur when the coronary blood flow
is less than is required. Symptoms include pain in the chest radiating
to the left arm, breathlessness, palpitation, sweating, nausea,
dizziness or fainting, heaviness or tightness in the chest or
upper abdomen.
Ayurvedic
treatment consists of restoring the digestive fire, eliminating
toxins from the body, pacifying the vitiated body energies and
toning the heart. Diet and regimen adjustments are also advised,
emphasis being placed on the avoidance of stress and emotional
anxiety. Tension at the mental level must always be addressed
when disorders of the heart are present.
High
Cholesterol
Cholesterol
is a type of fat present in the blood in small quantities. It
forms a part of cell walls, nerve coverings and brain cells so
it has an important function in the body. If this molecule is
present in excess quantity in the body, it may cause coronary
blockage.
Ayurvedic
treatment consists of herbal medications that eliminate the toxins
and mucus from the channels and restore the digestive fire to
proper function. Advices on diet and regimen adjustments are also
given to support treatment.
Angina
Pectoris
Angina
pectoris is the name for a clinical syndrome rather than a disease.
The term is used to describe a discomfort due to transient myocardial
ischaemia. It is likely to occur when the coronary blood flow
is less than is required. Symptoms include pain in the chest radiating
to the left arm, breathlessness, palpitation, sweating, nausea,
dizziness or fainting, heaviness or tightness in the chest or
upper abdomen.
Ayurvedic
treatment consists of restoring the digestive fire, eliminating
toxins from the body, pacifying the vitiated body energies and
toning the heart. Diet and regimen adjustments are also advised,
emphasis being placed on the avoidance of stress and emotional
anxiety. Tension at the mental level must always be addressed
when disorders of the heart are present.
Ischaemic
Heart Disease
Ischaemic
heart diseases are common among middle-aged people, but are becoming
increasingly common in younger age groups too. Poor diet, high
intake of cholesterol, fat and sucrose, hypertension and cigarette
smoking are some of the known causes.
Ayurveda
also considers the mental factors contributing to this condition.
The heart is the site of the mind and emotions, so disorder of
this organ must be reflected by some tension at a mental level.
Poor diet, such as excessive intake of heavy oily foods like dairy
products, fatty meats and sugar is another causative factor. Digestion
becomes impaired due to factors such as irregular eating habits,
over eating and intake of the wrong foods, which causes the accumulation
of toxins in the body. These toxins become deposited in the channels
of the body, such as the coronary arteries, causing obstruction
to proper circulation which results in the various forms of heart
disease.
Ayurvedic
treatment consists of cleaning these channels of the toxins and
restoring digestion to prevent further accumulation of blockages
in the body. Toning herbs are also administered to strengthen
the heart, cardio-vascular system and the mind. Diet and regimen
adjustments are also advised to support treatment and maintain
health.
