Coronary artery disease is a medical condition which causes a reduced blood supply to the arteries supplying the heart by a process known as atherosclerosis, in which fatty deposits accumulate in the walls of the arteries. A partial block in the coronary arteries results in an attack of angina, while a complete block results in a heart attack.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for coronary artery disease is aimed at reducing the deposits of atheroma which obstruct the lumen of the arteries, as well as treating other risk factors for coronary artery disease. Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on fat tissue and which prevent as also reduce atherosclerosis are used in high doses for prolonged periods in order to treat the root cause of coronary artery disease. These herbal medicines also reduce overall cholesterol and lipid levels in the blood and regulate the reposition of fat in all the tissues, including the arteries.
Treatment also needs to be given for associated factors which contribute to an attack of angina or heart attack. These causes include stress, high blood pressure, and diabetes. All these contributory factors need to be treated aggressively so as to comprehensively reduce the risk for a heart attack. Lifestyle changes also need to be made in order to reduce stress, manage weight, and undertake regular physical activity. Most individuals who have confirmed atherosclerosis need Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from three to nine months in order to significantly reduce the risk for heart attack.
Regular physical activity in the form of brisk walking, jogging, aerobic exercises, yogic asanas or a judicious combination of all the above-mentioned is important in order to reduce atherosclerosis and to reduce the long-term risk for an attack of angina or heart attack. Individuals at risk also need to develop healthy eating habits and avoid foodstuffs containing high amounts of fat. Stress can be reduced with the help of yogic asanas and breathing exercises as well as relaxation techniques.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus contribute significantly in treating coronary artery disease and reducing the risk for heart attacks.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and www.ayurvedaphysician.com For Ayurvedic herbal treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), kindly click here
