Care For Heart Diseases

Cardiovascular disease refers to any of a number of specific diseases that affect the heart itself and/or the blood vessel system, especially the veins and arteries leading to and from the heart. The main contributors to heart disease are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, increased age and family history of stroke, diabetes and obesity. Some people who have heart disease don't experience symptoms. Malformations at birth, known as Congenital heart defects, can cause a hole in the heart or valve abnormalities and are the most common major birth defect. The most common form of heart disease is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) which can lead to heart attack. Over time plaque (cholesterol deposits) builds up on the artery walls and limits the amount of blood flowing to the heart. This can cause chest pain, weakening of the heart and an irregular beat. Heart attack occurs when an artery is completely blocked or a piece of plaque breaks off and blocks the blood flow; often this is the first sign of (CAD). A myocardial infarction (heart attack) occurs from reduced blood supply or when a section of the heart muscles dies. Emergency treatment such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or electrical shock is needed immediately.

The five most common symptoms of heart attack include:

• Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck or back
• Feeling weak, light-headed or faint
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder
• Shortness of breath

Over the past two decades, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of deaths worldwide. The best prevention against this deadly disease is eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, abstaining from tobacco products and limiting alcohol use.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED

• 1. BHUJANGA ASANA
• 2. UDDEEYAANA BANDHA
• 3. JAALANDHARA BANDHA
• 4. BHADRA ASANA
• 5. SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA
• 6. SEETHKAAREE PRAANAAYAAMA
• 1. BHUJANGA ASANA GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 2, VERSES: 41-42

Angushta-Naabhi-Paryantam Adho-Bhoomau Vininyaseth | Kara-Thalaabhyam Dharaam Dhrutvaa Oordhva-Sheershaha Phaneeva Hi ||2.42||

Dehaagnir-Varddhate Nithyam Sarva-Roga-Vinaashanam | Jaagarthi Bhujagee Devee Bhujagaasana-Saadhanaath ||2.43||