Heart Disease is a result of atherosclerotic changes in the arteries. Atherosclerosis is a disease that results in the arteries becoming narrowed. The condition can affect arteries in any area of the body and is a major cause of stroke, heart attack and poor circulation in the legs. The arteries become narrowed when fatty substances, such as cholesterol, that are carried in the blood accumulate on the side lining of the arteries. These deposits restrict the blood flow through the arteries. In addition, the muscle layer of the artery wall becomes thickened, narrowing the artery even more. Platelets may collect in clumps on the surface of the deposits and initiate the formation of blood clots. A large clot may then completely block the artery and result on an organ being deprived of oxygen.
Physiological factors causing coronary heart disease
The risk of developing Atherosclerosis is determined largely by the level of cholesterol in the blood stream, which depends on
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Genetic factors. |
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Disorders like diabetes mellitus can be associated with a high cholesterol level regardless of diet. |
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Certain inherited disorders also result in a high level of fats in the blood. In addition to high blood cholesterols levels, |
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Factors like smoking, not exercising regularly, high blood pressure, and being overweight, (central obesity) fat around the waist. |
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Psychological factors causing coronary heart disease
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Very rigid in outlook |
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Accumulation of emotions |
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Not letting go of emotions, freezing them |
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Accumulation of stress caused by suppressed emotions |
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Resistance to change |
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Refusing to see the other point of view |
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Holistic Perspective
According to our ancient science due to sedentary life style and intake of more unctuous and sour foods the kapha in the body gets disturbed and reduces the pachaka pitta thereby causing improper digestion leading to formation of Ama. The ama (hidden metabolic toxin) is the source of atherosclerosis. This leads to an improper formation of rasu dhatu and raktha dhatu, gets manifested in the form of heart disease.
Our approach for diagnosis
Identifying the cause is the most important aspect. A detail consultation which includes the Prakruthi analysis both at the physical and psychological level and the 4 level approaches for assessing the extent of imbalance, a customized treatment plan will be prepared with the unique Ojas treatment methodology.
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