AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF)

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition that leads to fluid accumulation around the heart, reducing its ability to pump effectively. When the heart can't pump blood effectively, it can't deliver oxygen to tissues. This causes other fluids to build up in the lungs, abdomen, liver, and legs. Arrhythmias typically develop as the heart attempts to pump blood. CHF typically has a poor prognosis with few surviving after 5 years.

High blood pressure, diabetes, coronary artery disease, or a previous heart attack, are just some of the conditions that lead to CHF, all of which require specific treatment. Ayurvedically, the accumulation of fluid around the heart is considered a Kapha disorder.

Tips for Prevention

To prevent CHF, eliminate alcohol, tobacco, excess salt, and other substances that strain the heart or cause fluid accumulation. Incorporate a light diet of Kapha pacifying meals.

Arjuna and punarnava are considered Ayurveda's top herbs to rejuvenate the heart. They support healthy heart function, strengthen the circulatory system, and reduce fluid accumulation. Hawthorn is another cardiotonic that supports healthy heart function. Punarnavadi guggulu clears excess fluid from the lymph relieving pressure on the heart.

Traditionally, herbs containing cardiac glycosides like Lily of the Valley (convallaria) and Foxglove (digitalis) were given to strengthen the heart muscle. Use of these herbs can be dangerous and should be attempted without expert guidance.

Diuretics can help relieve pressure in the blood vessels. However, diuretics can also weaken cardiac strength due to loss of electrolytes. Thus, use mineral rich diuretics such as horsetail, dandelion, and stinging nettles.

As CHF is life threatening, always consult a qualified medical doctor.

Disclaimer: 'Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.

Heart & Circulation:

Beta Adrenergic Blocker

BETA-ADRENERGIC-BLOCKER

Sedates the sympathetic nervous system. Used to calm the heart, manage abnormal heart rhythms, and reduce high blood pressure.

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Kidney & Urinary:

Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Constituents:

Calcium

CALCIUM

Calcium nourishes bones and muscles. A muscle cell is activated when calcium enters the cell. It relaxes when the calcium is secreted.

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Cardiac Glycosides

CARDIAC-GLYCOSIDES

Cardiac glycosides disrupt the sodium potassium pump, causing stronger heart contractions.

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Coq10

COQ10

CoQ10 is a coenzyme that aids in ATP production in mitochondria. It is especially present in muscles, and energizes muscles. It is often used in heart weakness and low energy.

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Magnesium

MAGNESIUM

Helps muscles relax. Laxative.

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Taurine

TAURINE

Taurine regulates potassium, calcium and sodium in the blood which normalizes blood pressure, and proper nerve and muscle function. It is also anti-inflammatory.

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HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #4

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF) IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #4 - TISSUE DISEASE

If you have symptoms in this category it means your imbalances have overwhelmed your body's resistance causing a full-fledged disease. Once imbalance reaches this stage it is more likely to cause acute or chronic conditions. You might be tempted to focus your attention on fighting symptoms in this category, but dismiss earlier warning signs of imbalance - i.e. symptoms in the stage 1 category. It is ideal to find and address the root causes weakening your system and remove them first. This ensures you are not adding fuel to the fire of disease. Once the root causes are removed, you can work on addressing the disease head on along with strengthening your body. This typically yields a quicker recovery and prevents recurrence. Ayurveda's preventative approach suggests you pay careful attention to every stage of disease development. (See all disease stages on JB)

GET MY FREE AYURVEDA BODY MAP According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

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The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them. On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) were more aggravated than 89% of other symptoms. From the 194 people who reported Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

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