Thursday, 21 April 2011

Cardiovascular Disease by using Natural Herbs

Our cardiovascular system consists of heart, veins and blood vessels. As our heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs, any interruption to that flow certainly deteriorates its working and eventually leads to serious problems which may be out of our control. The statistics shows that many people die due to heart problems than other deadly disease like cancer. So does this mean cardiovascular disease is going to make us really helpless? The answer is “No” and lies in what we take in.

Food not only affects our body as a whole, it affects the functioning of each and every organ of our body. Our heart consist of four chambers responsible for pumping oxygenated blood and deoxygenated blood back and fro through small valves. The most common cardiovascular disease is accumulation of plaques of cholesterol on various parts inside the heart. This restricts blood flow and strains the heart muscles. Treatment of cardiovascular disease(In French maladies cardiovasculaires) is very expensive and typically involves consultation with cardiologists, neurologists, vascular surgeons. Fortunately, natural herbs can be used to find an effective cure.

Natural medicines are gift from nature and are very effective if used properly. Most natural herbs are natural antibiotics(In French antibiotique naturel) too and each play different role when taken in different form. For example, when cumin seed is chewed in empty stomach, it helps to improve digestion, cleanse the colon and gives relief from gastric problem. Whereas mixing cumin seed powder with two glasses of water and then drinking it hot relieves chest pain and it helps to cure angina, caused by hardened arteries. It is essential to learn the qualities and effects of each spices and herbs before trying it. Spices which we use in our daily food, like cumin seeds, can be taken safely and does not produce any side effects on our body.


Some of the other spices and spice mixes which help in relieving chest pain are – chewing raw carom seeds, mild black pepper decoction, and lemon juice. Foods high in vitamin C helps the heart tissue to undergo repair-replace cycle properly and also helps in reducing cholesterol level from the blood. As ginger is a very effective natural antibiotic, regular intake of hot cup of plain ginger juice mixed with a few drops of lemon juice certainly helps to reduce cholesterol level and maintain proper blood flow in our heart and helps to keep cardiovascular diseases at bay. Antioxidants (In French antioxydants) people who are already on blood thinning medication should consult a naturopathist doctor before trying out herb based remedies.

Keep healthy with Grapefruit

Like we all know that the human body is like a machine and keeps in running as few of the systems never stop. The blood is the fuel to the body and it is circulated throughout the body with the help of the circulatory system and the heart also comprises of this system. It may not amaze you to know that there are arteries and veins in your body and if they are sketched out then they look like a spider’s web which is covering our whole body. Since the arteries carry the blood, this process has to take place continuously and smoothly.

There has to be no blockage in the path and if there is a blockage due to swelling or sediments in the path of these arteries then it can lead to heart attack, and once you are at the risk of heart attack then just think of any more misconceptions and unhealthy diet can take your heart beats away from thus leading to death or even paralysis too. The problem of heart attack is very commonly seen in the men as compared to that of the women thus leading to more danger factor among the men. Research also shows that the urban people are prone to more heart or arterial problem(In French problèmes artériels) as compared to those who are living in the rural areas.

There are many options available to cure or get rid of the heart problems and that are surgeries and treatments which are very expensive as well as time consuming too. Thus you can always look up to Mother Nature which has found out the solution to all your problems and for this one there is also a solution and that essence of grapefruit(In French essence de pamplemousse). There are many benefits of grapefruit as it contains vitamin C which is very helpful to the body in many ways like it helps to keep the arteries clean thus keeping the blood circulation flowing plus also develop a very healthy immune system and purify the blood keeping it free from the harmful radicals which harm the body. It also helps to reduce the cholesterol level of the body hence a natural remedy for keeping away the unwanted stuff and live life which is quite healthy and free of dreadful disorders like this one. 
Antioxidants (In French antioxydants) indeed it is recommended to eat a good brand of essence of grape fruit in order to keep good.

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Preventing Heart Attack using Natural Herbs

Heart is the single most important organ in our body. It is mainly responsible for pumping blood using rhythmic contractions. Interruption in the flow of blood to any of the four chambers of the heart causes heart cells to die and it normally occurs due to rupture of accumulated fats. This in turn restricts the flow of blood and results in oxygen shortage. A condition like this if left untreated can cause severe damage to the heart muscle.

Accumulation of fat in our heart happens over regular intake of foods which are high in saturated fats like ghee, butter, vegetable fats, vegetable oil, cow’s milk, and dairy products. Initially, as the fat starts depositing, the heart muscles experience a strain causing a slight chest pain. This is the first symptom of fat accumulation and is mostly ignored by many eventually allowing fats to build up inside the arteries.

Natural herbs are a gift to mankind. Most of them are natural antibiotics (In French antibiotique naturel), very powerful and effective and give immediate relief if taken in proper form. Some of the natural herbs have proved over time as a remedy for reducing the fat deposits in the arterial walls. Here are some very simple tips which can be followed daily to maintain our heart in good health.

Ginger Juice: Ginger has blood thinning property and is a very strong natural antibiotic. It helps to dilute the blood and keep us active and vibrant. Ginger cardiac symptom(In French cardiaque symptome) plays different role when taken in different form. When it is mixed with our regular meal, the result may be almost nothing. But regular intake of hot ginger decoction in empty stomach helps to lessen chest pain and also reduces the fat deposit in our heart. Ginger juice mixed with few drops of lemon is more effective as vitamin C in lemon juice helps to reduce cholesterol level.

Plain hot water: As far as food is concerned, temperature plays a very important role. A glass of water taken in at normal temperature has different effect on our body than a glass of hot water. Regular intake of plain hot water in empty stomach is very helpful in flushing out body toxins and eliminates body fat.

Liquid diet: People having diabetes are more prone to heart attack (In French crise cardiaque). Maintaining proper BMI is essential in such cases. Fruit juices and soups provide the necessary vitamins and minerals and also help to maintain the cholesterol level.

Even though the above specified remedies have proven to be very safe way to eliminate fat and thin the blood, to be on the safer side consulting a naturopathist is always better if you are already on some blood thinning medication.

Certain things become difficult to manage when proper steps are not taken in the initial stage itself. The same holds for heart attack too. Nature has trained us in such a way that when things start to go out of hand, we are intimated with a warning signal. Whether to ignore that warning or take action in the initial stage is in our hands.

The writer also has information on cardiovascular disease(In French maladies cardiovasculaires).

Monday, 21 March 2011

Learn about the connection between arteriosclerosis and heart attack


The human body has arteries and the main function of the arteries is to pump blood throughout the body. When the walls of the arteries thicken the arteries begin to degenerate. This is a chronic condition and in medical terms it is known as arteriosclerosis(l’artériosclérose). Hardening of the arteries occurs due to deposits of calcium, fats and cholesterol. This is gradual process and once it become full blown the person suffers from heart attack, stroke etc. These deposits prevent the arteries from pumping blood to essentials organs of the body. Therefore it is important to know about this condition and how you can avoid it.

Usually the artery walls are elastic but when there is excess deposits of fats the walls become hard. Gradually you develop this condition called atherosclerosis. It affects many vital organs like your heart, aorta, blood vessels and brain arteries. When the blood vessels get completely blocked it may result in death. You experience the symptoms like chill or extreme pain when there is partial blockage. Your brain becomes confused and you may also suffer a stroke. 
cardiac symptom(In French cardiaque symptome) this is an emergency situation that requires immediate medical attention.

Nowadays this condition is common but that doesn’t mean that you should overlook the symptoms. Therefore it is important for you to learn about the causes and then proceed for diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Sometimes in the early stage there are no symptoms at all. People have even reported to have noticed no symptoms when actually they were in the advanced stage of this condition.

Medical practitioners cite several factors which may put a person at risk to suffer from this condition. Some of these factors are obesity, age, smoking tobacco, stress, family history and diabetes etc. So if you experience any symptom that is linked to this condition you should be prompt in getting evaluated by your doctor. Sometimes when there are no symptoms at all it is actually a routine check-up that reveals this condition.

Since this condition can lead to a heart attack(crise cardiaque)therefore you should take steps to protect yourself from this condition. There are some simple lifestyle and dietary changes which can lower the risk to a great extent. Cut down drastically on fats in your diet. It is better if you have a low-fat diet. It is actually those saturated fats which do much harm to your arteries. Choose an exercise program which you can do regularly because obesity is one of the factors that leads to this condition. If you smoke then it would be better if you quit this habit for good. Diabetics and people with high blood pressure should learn to control these two conditions.