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The most common types of heart disease are following -
Heart Arrhythmia’s - Arrhythmia’s are irregularities in the heart's normal beating pattern.
Coronary Heart Disease - This is the most common heart problem and is characterised by blocked coronary arteries resulting in a reduced blood flow and oxygen to the heart. This blockage could have started from the time you were very young and just became progressively worse over the years. This is the most common heart problem and is characterised by blocked coronary arteries resulting in a reduced blood flow and oxygen to the heart. This blockage could have started from the time you were very young and just became progressively worse over the years.
This type of heart disease is very concerning as it can lead to heart failure, angina, attacks and death.
tight, suffocating chest pain, often associated with angina and heart attack.
sensations of fluttering, thumping, pounding, or racing of the heart, known as palpitations.
shortness of breath.
fluid retention in the legs, ankles, abdomen, lungs, or heart.
light headedness, weakness, dizziness, or fainting spells.
Please be aware that sometimes heart disease has no symptoms or the symptoms may be the result of another condition.
There are no exact known causes of coronary heart disease, however there are certain risk factors responsible for the development of the disease.
it runs in families
it is more common in men
people over the age of 40 are more likely to get this disease
Diabetics are also more prone to heart disease.
smoking significantly increases the chances of coronary heart disease
being overweight
having high cholesterol
leading a sedentary life
stress
It is best to seek conventional medical treatments if there is any suspected heart disease. Alternative remedies should also be used but as supplements or in addition to your conventional treatment.
The basis of conventional care is the use of drugs and surgery as well as to help make the correct changes to your diet and lifestyle.
Alternative medicine preaches prevention as its mainstay.
Relaxation - Focus on techniques to help the body to relax and reduce stress and consequently avoid, control or prevent heart disease. Relaxation reduces stress, and stress has been identified as a likely risk factor for coronary heart disease. Focus on techniques to help the body to relax and reduce stress and consequently avoid, control or prevent heart disease. Relaxation reduces stress, and stress has been identified as a likely risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Chinese Medicine - Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine generally view heart disease as arising from heart weakness or blocked energy flow. Depending on the symptoms, standard treatment would involve prescribed herbal remedies plus massage, acupuncture, and dietary recommendations. Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine generally view heart disease as arising from heart weakness or blocked energy flow. Depending on the symptoms, standard treatment would involve prescribed herbal remedies plus massage, acupuncture, and dietary recommendations.
Herbal Therapies - The plant world is full of herbs that can affect the heart. The therapeutic properties of some have been tested and trialed with positive results. The plant world is full of herbs that can affect the heart. The therapeutic properties of some have been tested and trialed with positive results.
The effects of others, such as motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium), are not as well researched yet perhaps no less effective. Certain herbs, such as foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) and lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis), contain compounds that make them particularly potent. Because of their potentially dangerous side effects, they should be administered only by a Professional.
Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) is a highly effective heart healer. However, any herbal treatment of the heart should be supervised by a Health Professional and approved by your doctor.
Homoeopathy - Homoeopathic remedies may complement, but should not replace, prescribed medication for chronic heart conditions. A homoeopath would be able to advise on the best preparation for your particular condition. Homoeopathic remedies may complement, but should not replace, prescribed medication for chronic heart conditions. A homoeopath would be able to advise on the best preparation for your particular condition.
Bach Flower Remedies - Certain flower essences are reputed to be beneficial in the treatment of heart disease. These are - holly and willow. Certain flower essences are reputed to be beneficial in the treatment of heart disease. These are - holly and willow.
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