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Home Medications and Treatments for Heart Disease

Heart disease is any disorder that affects the heart's ability to function normally Some of the major problems connected with the heart include blood clots, blockages in the arteries, high blood pressure, inadequate blood circulation, irregular heartbeat rates, and interrupted blood flow to the brain.

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Symptoms of Heart Disease

A common symptom of heart disease:

Shortness of breath, which is caused by the blood being deprived of the proper amount of oxygen
Chest pain or pain down either arm
Rapid (or irregular) heartbeats
Palpitations
Fainting
Emotional instability
Cold hands and feet
Frequent perspiration
Fatigue.

The most serious and troublesome symptom of this disease is a heart attack.

Causes of Heart Disease

The basic causes of heart disease are wrong feeding habits, faulty style of living and various stresses. The famous Framingham Heart Study of the National Heart and Lung Institute in Massachusetts, identified seven major risk factors in coronary heart disease. These are:

(1) elevated blood levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fatty substances;
(2) elevated blood pressure;
(3) elevated blood uric acid levels (mainly caused by high protein diet);
(4) certain metabolic disorders, notably diabetes;
(5) obesity;
(6) smoking; and
(7) lack of physical exercise.

Each or a combination of these risk factors can contribute to heart disease. High fat diets and lack of regular exercise lead to obesity which is a major cause of cholesterol and blood pressure related diseases which in turn cause heart diseases. Emotional stress and an aggressive nature are also harmful in the long run and contribute in causing heart diseases.

Treatment Of Heart Disease

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DIET FOR HEART DISEASE:

1. A overall healthy diet – This is important in maintaining a normally functioning heart and circulatory system. Use fresh foods as close to the natural state as possible, avoiding prepackaged and processed foods. Eat daily servings of leafy green vegetables, moderate amounts of whole grains (such as brown rice and rolled oats), fresh fruit, and proteins with a minimum of animal fat. Drink at least 8 cups of fluids daily. For more information, listen to our program on healthy diet (number 343).

2. Avoid sugar foods (such as candy, cake, and cookies) and refined carbohydrates (such as white flour products and white rice).

3. Eliminate or at least greatly reduce consumption of coffee and alcohol.

4. Be sure to get enough high-quality protein. Replace red meat with fish and chicken as much as possible, and include beans, nuts, and seeds in your diet.

5. Too much fat in the diet may weaken and clog the arteries. Reduce the use of fats such as butter, margarine, vegetable oils, and mayonnaise. Nuts and nut butters also have a high fat content and should be limited.

6. Use salt only in moderation. Replace with commercially prepared salt substitutes or kelp powder. It is important to consult food product labels to ensure that foods do not contain hidden sources of salt.

7. Excess weight puts stress on the heart and the rest of the circulatory system. If overweight, it is important to get on a sensible weight loss program. For more information, refer to the article on weight loss. 

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