The leading cause of death in the United States of America is heart disease. Heart disease point out to various kinds of heart conditions; the most common being coronary artery disease, that in turn, could also lead to a heart attack. Heart disease arises when plaque starts to build on your arteries, thereby clogging them and slowing down the flow of blood to the heart. One of the main ways to avoid heart disease is by exercising. Exercise ensures that you are healthy and that cholesterol or blood pressure levels stay under control.
Being aware of the early signs of heart disease is vital for immediate recognition and treatment. Symptoms vary from person to person, although chest pains are the most common symptom among patients.
Early symptoms include angina or a pain that is felt sharply in the chest; the pain could either feel like squeezing, crushing or tightening in the chest. Pain could also move to other parts of the body, but most often, it typically moves to the left arm. Sometimes, people tend to mistake angina for indigestion. Another symptom is a typical chest pain.
If you feel any pain in the chest area, make sure that you get it examined by a doctor immediately to rule out any risk to the heart.
Palpitations or uneven heart rhythms are another sign of heart disease.
Shortness of breath is another early symptom as lack of sufficient oxygen being pumped to the lungs could cause difficulty in breathing. Swollen ankles are another sign to look out for.
According to the American Heart Association, avoiding exercise could put you at higher risk of developing heart disease. Just doing a little exercise everyday should help you stay healthy and avoid diseases. Make sure that you start slowly and do some form of exercise that you are comfortable with.
Some of the benefits of exercise for heart disease include decreased levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, better circulation, reduced blood pressure, management of type 2 diabetes, strengthened cardiovascular system and heart, decreased stress levels, and a healthy weight. Exercising not only strengthens your body but your heart as well.
However, before starting a new exercise routine make sure you consult your doctor or physical trainer as they will be able to recommend suitable exercises according to the requirements of your body.
Yoga exercise for heart disease is another healthy alternative that people are looking at to incorporate into their lives. Many health care providers recommend this ancient Indian art as it reduces the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and lowers hypertension and stress levels.
A yoga session would require the patient to practice certain postures or asanas. Yoga postures that are recommended for good heart health are the Mountain Pose, Warrior Pose, Triangle Pose, Bow Pose, Cow Pose, Lotus Pose and Tree Pose. The Triangle Pose and Warrior Pose help regulate breathing. The Lotus Pose, Mountain Pose and Tree Pose help make the heart stronger, while improving your flexibility. Your yoga instructor should be able to help you with the right techniques and instructions for the postures mentioned above. Along with yoga and any other form of exercise make sure that you also maintain a good balanced diet to keep your heart healthy.
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