World Heart Day 2016: 6 herbs and oils that reduce cholesterol levels for a healthy heart


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World Heart Day 2016: 6 herbs and oils that reduce cholesterol levels for a healthy heart

One of the most vital parts of the human body, the heart is also the organ affected the most by diseases like high cholesterol, heart clogging, arrhythmia and cardiovascular diseases. Of these, the most prevalent is increase in bad cholesterol levels, the accumulation of which leads to plaques in the arteries supplying blood to the heart. Which is why, a person who has been diagnosed with increased cholesterol levels (LDLs) is at a higher risk of heart attacks.

 

On World Heart Day, Dr Reena Rawat, a senior Ayurvedic doctor at Dr Shikha’s NutriHealth, talks about the importance of reducing cholesterol levels in the body. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that circulates in the bloodstream and is required in the production of bile acids and steroid hormones. Our sedentary lifestyle, huge intake of unhealthy fast foods and saturated fats have made our body more prone to bad cholesterol and heart diseases related to it. While alerted people quickly cut down on their intake of fats, you can also balance it out by consuming more foods that reducing bad cholesterol levels in the body.

Guduchi or wild turmeric herb is known for its LDL cholesterol resisting properties. Also known as the Indian Tinospora, the herb helps in healthy bile secretion, the purification of the muscle tissue and blood in the system. This in turn, helps in eliminating bad cholesterol from the body

Guggula is the resin of the Indian Bdellium tree and contains guggulsterones and ketonic steroid compounds, which are known to lower blood levels of LDL (Low density lipoprotein) cholesterol in the body.

Punarnava or spreading hogweed helps in managing bad cholesterol and keeps the secretion of fatty acids like lipids in check.

Olive oil contains many anti-oxidants that lowers LDL cholesterol levels in the blood.

Aloe vera reduces LDL cholesterol levels, reduce triglycerides and lowers blood pressure in the body.

Canola oil is popularly known as the world’s healthiest cooking oil. It is low in saturated fats and high in unsaturated fats, making it suitable for keeping the cholestrol levels under check. The oil contains phytosterol (such as beta-sitosterolIn addition to vitamin E and vitamin K, the oil contains phytosterol (such as beta-sitosterolin) which is known to lower cholesterol.

World Heart Day 2016: Here’s how you can celebrate the event in your way

This year’s theme aims at following a healthy lifestyle and working out.

Heart health has become a major concern as statistics reveal that 17.3 million lives are lost worldwide each year due to heart strokes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). It’s estimated that by 2030, this figure will go up to 23 million people, according to Geneva-based NGO World Heart Federation (WHF).

The occasion of World Heart Day therefore comes to the prominence, with the aim to spread awareness about heart ailments.Since its inception in September 2000, the World Heart Day has been celebrated each year with a theme which is closely related to heart health. The theme for World Heart Day this year is "creating heart healthy environments."

WHF members have come together to inform that around 80 per cent of premature deaths caused by CVD could be prevented by four main risk triggering factors which include tobacco consumption, binge drinking, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.

The day’s celebrations are believed to be successful if organisations all around the world proactively participate and help in spreading the word that CVD is one of the major causes of deaths around the world.

How to keep heart ailments at bay

All you need to do is follow a healthy diet which is balanced and contains all sorts of nutrients, antioxidants and good cholesterol referred to as the high-density lipoprotein (HDL).

Also, make sure that you workout daily to keep you heart and body fit. Do visit your doctor for regular check-up every once in a while.

How to celebrate World Heart Day 2016


You can celebrate World Heart Day by partaking in activities such as running, public talks and screening conducted near your locality.

 

Mumbai Sept. 28 :- On the occsion of World Heart Day, Hockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central conduct CPR Traning & Health Check upto BEST Bus employees at Colaba Bus Depot.

Mumbai Sept. 28 :- Police officials during the health check-up drive at Police Kalyan Sankul Hall, Bhoiwada in Central Mumbai organised by Asian Heart Institute with the Government of Maharashtra and Mumbai Police
on Wednesday

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