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Coronary Heart Disease
Overview
Heart is one of the most important parts of our body as it controls the blood flow. The term coronary heart disease covers a group of clinical syndromes arising particularly from failure of the coronary arteries to supply sufficient blood to the heart. They include angina pectoris, coronary thrombosis or heart attack, and sudden death without infarction. The major causes of heart diseases are elevated blood levels of cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, elevated blood uric acid levels, certain metabolic disorders, obesity, smoking and lack of physical exercise.
Featured Remedy
Coronary Heart Disease Prepare a powder of roasted asafetida. Add equal amounts of Bishop's weed seeds, some rock salt and black cumin seeds. Grind this mixture well and store. Take 3 to 5 grams of this powder every day.
Ingredients
Coronary Heart Disease
Asafetida
Bishop's weed seeds
Rock salt
Black cumin seeds
Precautions
Coronary Heart Disease
The diet should be lacto-vegetarian, low in sodium and calories. It should consist of high quality, natural organic foods, with emphasis on whole grains, seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables.
Foods, which should be avoided are all white flour products, sweets, chocolates, canned foods in syrup, soft drinks, squashes, all fats of animal origin such as butter, cream and fatty meats.
Salt and sugar should be reduced substantially. The patient should also avoid tea, coffee, alcohol and tobacco.
Other Remedies
Coronary Heart Disease
Indian gooseberry is considered an effective home remedy for heart disease. When the fruit is in season, one medium-sized Indian gooseberry can be taken with a little salt daily; when not in season, dry pieces can be chewed.
Onions have been found valuable in heart diseases. One teaspoon of raw onion juice first thing in the morning is beneficial in such cases.
One tablespoon daily after food is sufficient to prevent all sorts of heart troubles.
Asparagus is an excellent food for strengthening the heart. A good medicine for a weak heart is prepared by mixing the freshly extracted juice of this vegetable with honey, in the ratio of 2:1. A teaspoon of this medicine should be taken three times daily.
All advice is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice and/or diagnosis/treatment. DesiDieter does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.
