On the occasion of International Yoga Day
The heart is the most important organ of the body and it is expected to supply adequate oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. Sedentary lifestyle, smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, stress, and consumption of junk food are causing major problems to the precious organ” Heart”. The young & productive age group are falling prey to the heart disease. Chest pain (Angina), pressure, heaviness, and breathlessness are being increasingly complained by young patients.
Accelerated Blood Pressure, uncontrolled diabetes, raised cholesterol levels, obesity, smoking and consumption of alcohol, family history of heart diseases, low physical activity, excessive stress and eating high salt junk food have emerged as the major cause of an increase in Heart disease, particularly in India.
How yoga works on your heart
A daily brisk walk of 3-4 Kms at least 5 days in a week, aerobics, exercise all can help to reduce the burden of heart disease. Swimming and cycling can also help to improve your heart function.
The one who performs Yoga regularly is empowered, spiritual and is on the way to healing journey that assures positive health, wellness and enhances fitness level.
Learning Yoga by a trained teacher is pre-requisite. Deep but controlled breathing exercise. Anulom-Vilom breathing exercise can considerably calm down and brings HTN and Diabetes under control.
Simple Yogic postures can improve muscle vitality and bring flexibility in the body. One can start with simple Yog asanas and deep breathing exercise. Adding meditation can definitely improve heart function. Yoga considerably calms down the mind and the performers feel better and rejuvenated.
High fiber fruits (Apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries ), Plenty of vegetables are essential for a healthy heart. Vitamins and supplements, such as fish oil, may help reduce your cholesterol, which is too high can cause blockage in your arteries and lead to a heart attack.
Please Note: If you have a family history of heart disease, it is important for you to manage your hearts health. If you are above 35 years of age you must get your heart check-up.
Caution: Before you start walking/cycling/swimming/yoga please take the advice of your Physician/Cardiologist.
According to Reuters, recent studies conducted in Sweden and India show that yoga can reverse biochemical changes associated with high blood pressure, obesity, and high blood sugar. Waist circumference, blood pressure, blood sugar, and triglycerides were significantly lower, and “good” HDL cholesterol levels were higher in the yoga group as compared to a control group, report researchers in the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. Have you reversed a heart disease risk factor with yoga alone?
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