What is
commonly known- A heart attack is a result of blockages in arteries that completely blocks the passage of oxygen-rich
blood to the heart.
Reason of Arterial Blockages: Cholesterol, really?
We need to understand the relationship between
heart disease, cholesterol, and inflammation. Inflammation of arterial wall is a primary contributor to cardiovascular disease. Without
inflammation, cholesterol might not be harmful at all.
What is Inflammation:
Think of what happens when your finger gets a little cut. Within a fraction of a seconds, chemicals are released by the damaged tissue to
initiate the process known as inflammation. Inflammation prevents bleeding and
protects from outside infection, this allows that little cut to heal.Oxidation is a chemical process in the body caused by the release of unstable particles known as oxygen-free radicals. It is one of the normal processes in the body, but under certain conditions like mental stress, exposure to fumes of harmful chemical, these free radicals are overproduced. In excess amounts, they can be very dangerous, causing damages to the internal lining of arteries.
Similarly, obesity, high concentrated blood sugar, High blood pressure are also causing factors that put add-on pressure on the arterial lining.
When this damage occurs to the lining of our arteries, (or even elsewhere) chemicals are released to initiate the process of inflammation (Arteries contract, the blood becomes more prone to clot, white blood cells are called to the area to gobble up damaged debris, and cells adjacent to those damaged are told to multiply. Ultimately, scars form inside our arteries, which we call plaque.)
Cholesterol wouldn’t be nearly as dangerous without this process. When low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is comparatively in thicker consistency (also known as bad cholesterol) gets stuck at this plaque. And this whole thing inhibits regular blood flow and one point fully blocks blood circulation. And if this happens in an artery connecting to heart, causes a heart attack or stroke as the heart stops getting blood supply.
A Blood Test of
Inflammation: C-Reactive Protein (CRP test)
One of the most extensively studied markers of inflammation in the body is C-reactive protein, which is a protein made by the liver. C-reactive protein levels increase in infection, cancer, obesity and diabetes.
One of the most extensively studied markers of inflammation in the body is C-reactive protein, which is a protein made by the liver. C-reactive protein levels increase in infection, cancer, obesity and diabetes.
Role of Diet:
Inflammation appears to be aggravated by a poor diet. Research shows that high-calorie, high-fat meals cause a sudden spike in CRP and other inflammatory markers because of blood glucose and triglycerides overload.
Inflammation should be managed through maintaining healthy body weight, physical fitness exercise, pranayama, correct sleep cycle and overall healthy living.
Daily Nutrition Intake
· Eat plenty of omega-3
fatty acids, found in fatty fishes like salmon and tuna/ Salmon fish Oil, Walnuts,
Flaxseeds or flaxseed oil, omega3 supplements capsule. Omega3 is the best antioxidant and powerful anti-inflammatory nutrient.
· Turmeric, ginger, garlic, tulsi, pudina are also good for the heart.
· Green tea, herbal tea, lemon juice, Amla juice are great stress buster as well as antioxidant drinks.
- Increase Dietary Fiber intake like 2 to 3 serves salads, oats, fruits having edible skin like mosambi, orange, strawberry, fresh anjeer.
- Liver nourishing, organic herbs and nutrition supplements made by key nutrients like green tea, milkthistle, dandelion, turmeric. As efficiency of liver deteriorates as we age, in taking these supplements helps to recover its functioning.
