Friday 30 September 2011

Natural ways to a healthy heart

Arjuna (Kahu, Terminalia arjuna)
The bark powder of this indigenous tree is a powerful cardiac tonic. While some consume the powder (approximately 1-2 grams) with their meals, others prefer to prepare a decoction using milk and jaggery and consume first thing in the morning.

Cinnamon
It is said to be the spice for the heart. To lower cholesterol levels, consume ½ a teaspoon of cinnamon daily. It has an anti-clogging impact on the arteries and veins. Cinnamon tea is good for heart patients. To prepare, steep ½ tsp cinnamon powder in 250 ml boiled water for about six minutes or so. 

Garlic
Various studies from different parts of the world hold garlic in high esteem in preventing and healing heart related disorders. There are folks who claim two raw flakes of garlic a day keep their heart healthy and strong. 

Apples
Potassium plays an important role in the health of our heart. Ideally, it ought to be consumed via edible natural products that contain it. Apples being a rich source of both, potassium and phosphorus, make for vital heart food.

Grapes
Fruit therapists explain, “The production of energy essential for the proper functioning of heart depends on the metabolism of glucose. Thus, grapes being rich in pure glucose are extremely useful in treating heart ailments.” Besides toning up the heart, grape juice is effective in relieving cardiac pain and palpitations.

Asparagus
The following is claimed to be a trustworthy home remedy for a weak or enlarged heart.
Fresh juice of asparagus mixed with honey ought to be taken thrice a day (1 teaspoon at a time). Steam cooked asparagus consumed liberally with meals also benefits heart patients.

Karadai (Safflower seeds)
Karadai oil ranks as one of the most polyunsaturated oils. Consumption of the same is said to aid lowering of cholesterol and is beneficial for those suffering from ischaemia and hypertension.

Honey
In several cultures across the globe, honey has been upheld as nature’s wonderful cure for a range of ailments. In cases of arteriosclerosis, weak heart, cardiac pain and palpitation, honey is considered a safe home remedy. Generally, patients are advised a glass of water with honey and lemon juice at bed time.

(The write up is purely informative and not a substitute for proper medical diagnoses and treatment of heart ailments)

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