Heart Health Begins Long Before Heart Disease

Everyday Habits That Can Support Cardiovascular Wellbeing

Everyday Habits That Can Support Cardiovascular Wellbeing

Heart health is not created by one supplement.

It is shaped over years by multiple factors.

Important areas include:

Blood pressure

Blood glucose

Cholesterol

Tobacco exposure

Physical activity

Diet

Weight

Sleep

Stress

Family history

Indian Food Can Be Part of a Heart-Supportive Pattern

Healthy eating does not mean abandoning Indian cuisine.

Meals can include:

Dal

Beans

Vegetables

Whole grains

Millets

Fruits

Nuts and seeds

Appropriate dairy

Other suitable protein sources

At the same time, excessive intake of highly processed foods, added sugars, salt and unhealthy fats should be limited. (World Health Organization)

Ayurveda and Heart Wellness

Traditional Ayurveda discusses Hridaya and related concepts in its classical literature.

However, chest pain, breathlessness, fainting or suspected heart disease require appropriate modern medical evaluation.

Do not use Ayurveda as a reason to delay emergency cardiac care.