Description
HEART WELLNESS:
The heart is a muscular organ situated in the chest just behind and slightly toward the left of the breastbone. It roughly measures the size of a closed fist. The heart is working all the time, pumping blood through the network of blood vessels called the arteries and veins. The heart and its blood vessels are known as the cardiovascular system.The heart has four chambers. The upper two chambers are called the atria, whereas the lower two chambers are known as the ventricles. The various chambers of the heart are separated by partitions, each of which is called a septum. The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the right ventricle. The right ventricle gets blood from the right atrium and pumps it to the lungs to load it with oxygen. The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it to the left ventricle. The left ventricle is the strongest chamber of the heart. It pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body.The flow of blood into the heart, within the heart chambers and from the heart is guarded by the four valves present in the heart. The heart gets its nutrients and oxygen via the coronary arteries that run along the surface of the heart. It is also richly supplied by a web of nerve tissue that facilitates the rhythmic heartbeat. The heart is enclosed within a fluid-filled sac called the pericardium. The pericardium is a protective covering that produces fluid, which lubricates the heart and prevents friction between the heart and the surrounding organs.
What are the four main functions of the heart? Pumping oxygenated blood to the other body parts. Pumping hormones and other vital substances to different parts of the body. Receiving deoxygenated blood and carrying metabolic waste products from the body and pumping it to the lungs for oxygenation. Maintaining blood pressure.
As long as blood vessels related to heart are clear and open, blood can flow freely. Sometimes small blockages build up inside your blood vessels. These blockages are called plaques. They develop when cholesterol sticks to the wall of the artery.Your immune system, sensing a problem, will send white blood cells to attack the cholesterol. This sets off a chain of reactions that leads to inflammation. In a worst-case scenario, cells form a plaque over the cholesterol, and a small blockage is formed. Sometimes they can break loose and cause a heart attack. As the plaques grow, they may block blood flow in an artery entirely.
Genetics and heredity are involved in the development of cardiac disease; on the other hand, diet and lifestyle have been shown to have a considerable effect on Cardiac wellness. There are many associated risk variables related to the incidence of heart disease. Smoking tobacco, high cholesterol levels, hypertension, diabetes, lack of exercise, carrying excess fat, and emotional stress are among the most significant associated risk issues. Implementing healthy and balanced, productive lifestyle behaviour can help reduce the hazard of heart disease.
A leading cause of death in many countries, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a global concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) noted up to 80 percent of premature deaths due to CVD, stroke and type 2 diabetes are preventable. Yet, consumers continue to fall short in adopting healthy diet and lifestyle recommendations. However, products containing plant sterols, whole grains and nuts, omega-3s, vitamin D, peptides, polyphenols and other ingredients geared toward supporting heart health are growing in popularity.
FAQ's
Q. What are Herbal powders?
The useful part of Herbs or medicinal plant is selected, dried, powdered & sieved to 40 or 60 mesh. They can be easily stored and transported.
Q. How effective are Herbal Powders?
They are very effective and fast acting if taken as recommended for particular illness and in correct dosage, as suggested by health practitioner. The result may be seen within 5-7 days.
Q. What is the Shelf life of Herbal Powders?
Generally dried powdered herbs if stored properly never get spoiled or damaged. They may be less effective after 5 years of manufacturing.
Q. What are the importance of Herbal medicines?
Herbal medicines are derived from Natural, Pure Herbs with Natural origin. They work as per their content of natural, pure Bio-active substances (Glucosides), which are not chemicals and not artificially induced! Hence no side-effects of Herbal Medicines, if taken in recommended dosage and for specific illness, Like – Arjuna Powder very good for Heart pumping.
Q. Can you make tea from powdered herbs?
Teas can be made by pouring 1 cup of boiling water over 1–2 teaspoons of dried herbs. Cover and let tea steep for 5 minutes or so (roots and bark take longer). Then filter or decant the upper Tea solution and drink.
Q. How you can say, Your Heart is Healthy?
If you can walk 3-4 kilometres daily at one go OR climb 15-20 stairs without short of breath, no un-explained tiredness, no regular calf muscles cramps, blood pressure under control, no or less stress, anxiety, then we can say that your Heart is healthy!
Q. How can judge that your Heart is not working properly?
If you have regular exhaustion even after doing routine work, swelling in ankle joints, frequent leg pain, increased irritability, high blood pressure, reduced urination, mild to moderate chest discomfort, occasional tightness in chest, palpitations, restlessness, disturb sleep – are the signs that you should go for Heart Check!
Q. How to detox your Heart?
Exercise regularly – minimum 30 minutes of brisk walk. Avoid bad cholesterol, triglycerides boosting foods like deep fried, butter, cheese, sugar, trans-fat and canned food items. Shed your weight. Have a stress free, satisfied life, avoid unnecessary arguments, late night parties. Have a good sound sleep at least for 6 hours. Stop Alcohol, Nicotine, smoking.
Q. Herbs good for Heart?
Arjuna, Guggul, Punarnava, Moringa, Green tea, Garlic.
