Overview
Traditional Ayurvedic medications, combined with diet control and exercise, are highly effective in preventing heart diseases without surgical intervention. Regular physical activity, a balanced diet, and proper lifestyle measures play a positive role in overall heart health.
According to Ayurveda, the risk and manifestation of heart disease depend on an individual’s Prakriti (body constitution):
- Kapha Prakriti (Water element): Higher risk due to accumulation of fats (lipids) and calcium in arteries or degenerated blood vessels.
- Vata Prakriti (Air element): Higher risk of heart diseases manifested by irregular heart rate or chest pain.
- Pitta Prakriti (Fire element): Higher risk of heart diseases indicated by swelling of the heart muscle with or without inflammation.
Ayurvedic treatments for heart blockage are safe, effective, and free of side effects compared to conventional medications. They improve blood flow and vascular health, potentially avoiding surgical interventions.
Ayurvedic Treatment Approach
- Panchakarma Therapy:
- Reduces weight and improves metabolism, crucial for heart health.
- Removes sticky toxins accumulated in arteries and veins.
- Restores elasticity to blood vessels and enhances blood supply to the heart.
- Internal Medications:
- Specific Ayurvedic formulations for improving blood flow, reducing blockages, and strengthening heart and blood vessels.
- Safe, natural, and beneficial for long-term cardiovascular health.
Ayurvedic Perspective
- Thirteen internal bodily channels (Srotas) are described in Ayurveda, of which three are rooted in the heart.
- These heart channels permeate the entire body, highlighting the central importance of the heart.
- The heart is connected to ten great vessels, linking it to all seven chakras, especially the Anahata (heart) chakra.
- Energetically, the heart chakra is an intersection between inner and outer worlds and serves as a bridge to higher consciousness.
Supportive Lifestyle Measures
- Regular physical activity and exercise
- Healthy, heart-friendly diet
- Stress management and mental well-being
- Ayurvedic therapies to maintain cardiovascular health and prevent heart diseases
