| Exercise is the
one of the best – and most enjoyable –
ways of lowering the chances of developing heart
disease. Regular exercise helps the heart to become
stronger, so it can pump more blood around the
body with less effort.
Smoking avoidance not only reduces the risk of
developing heart disease, but also the risk of
many other serious illnesses, like cancer and
emphysema.
High blood pressure increases the chances of developing
heart disease. There are usually no signs or symptoms
of high blood pressure, so one may not be aware
of having it. Therefore this needs to be checked
with the doctor regularly.
Alcohol avoidance is another preventive step to
prevent heart diseases. People who drink heavily
are more likely to die of heart disease than those
who do not. Therefore, alcohol consumption should
be in moderation.
Eating habits are another important factor. Eating
well can also help prevent heart disease. No one
food can provide all the nutrition you need, so
one must eat from a variety of foods every day
from the following four food groups:
1. Bread, other cereals and potatoes 2.fruits
and vegetables 3.low-fat milk and dairy foods
4. Meat, fish and alternatives such as beans and
lentils.
Although the heart is designed to last one well
for one’s whole life, but one must take
care of it and follow the healthy life style measures
and steps as discussed above. Types of Heart Diseases
Summary: The main focus of this paper is to highlight
the types of heart diseases
Heart disease is a name given to a variety of
conditions that affect the performance of the
heart. Important examples of heart disease include:
1. ANGINA, in which there is poor blood circulation
to the heart,
2. HEART ATTACK, in which there is death of part
of the heart muscle, and
3. ARRHYTHMIA, in which the rate or rhythm of
the heart-beat is abnormal.
4. ATHEROSCLEROSIS, in which the arteries harden.
It is a build up of cholesterol and other fat
substances within the walls of the arteries. Atherosclerosis
is a progressive disease and can develop in any
artery in the body. It is a common disorder of
the arteries
5. RHEUMATIC, this was formerly one of the most
serious forms of heart disease of childhood and
adolescence. This disease involves damage to the
entire heart and its membranes. It is a complication
of rheumatic fever and usually occurs after attacks
of rheumatic fever. The incidence of this condition
has been greatly reduced by widespread use of
antibiotics effective against the streptococcal
bacterium that causes rheumatic fever.
6. MYOCARDITIS, it’s the inflammation or
degeneration of the heart muscle. This can be
due to a complication during or after various
viral, bacterial, or parasitic infectious diseases,
such as polio, influenza, rubella, or rheumatic
fever. This can be caused by several diseases
such as syphilis, goiter, endocarditis, or hypertension.
It may be associated with dilation (enlargement
due to weakness of the heart muscle) or with hypertrophy
(overgrowth of the muscle tissue).
Heart Disease Alternative Therapy
Summary: The aim of this paper is the discussion
on Heart Disease Alternative Therapy.
The various Alternative Therapies available to
prevent/cure heart diseases are as follows:
Acupuncture : This is Chinese Therapy, it offers
valuable therapeutic benefits for stroke patients.
The patients are evaluated by three measurement
systems: the Motor Assessment Scale for stroke
patients, Sunnaas Index of ADL and Nottingham
Health Profile. The patients opting for acupuncture
record a significantly improved quality of life
as compared to other patients following only the
normal controlled therapy. The results of acupuncture
therapy indicate that acupuncture gives an additive
therapeutic benefit when given to stroke patients
during their rehabilitation programme. A significantly
better neurologic outcome is reported in the acupuncture
therapy with no side effects apart from slight
dizziness.
Common Herb Research: Common herbs used in the
kitchen including garlic, ginger and even green
tea, can be very potent medicines. Since ages
herbs have been used for their health-promoting
and medicinal effects. Infact, many modern drugs
contain, or are based upon, herb and plant extracts.
However, in recent years, researchers have focused
their attention on various common herbs which
have been shown to possess hypolipidemic, antiplatelet,
antitumor, or immune-stimulating properties. The
researchers believe that some of these herbs may
be useful adjuncts in helping prevent and treat
chronic degenerative diseases including cardiovascular
disease and cancer. Many of the herbs contain
potent antioxidant compounds that provide significant
protection against chronic diseases. These compounds
may protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation, inhibit
cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase enzymes, inhibit
lipid peroxidation, or have antiviral or antitumor
activity. The volatile essential oils of commonly
used culinary herbs, spices, and herbal teas inhibit
mevalonate synthesis and thereby suppress cholesterol
synthesis and tumor growth.
Other Therapies available include Traditional
Chinese Medicine, The Sunshine Remedy and Vegetarianism.
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