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Treatments for Heart Disease - Ayurveda

Diet

Avoid food with a high fat content, such as fatty fried food, ice cream, heavy meats, and cheese. Some foods may actually help to reduce cholesterol. These include:

• Oatmeal

• Corn

• Apples

• Fresh fruit juice, such as orange or grapefruit

• Millet

• Most fresh vegetables

Exercise

Exercise is very important for a healthy heart. The type of exercise recommended depends on your age, level of fitness, and mind-body constitutional type (tri doshas). For example, kaphas need the most vigorous exercise; vatas need the least, with pittas in the middle.

Ayurvedic practitioners also recommend yoga breathing exercises and asanas.

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