Millions of people in the world suffer from disease of heart and blood vessels called cardiovascular diseases; Ischaemic heart is one of which resulting in partial blockages of coronary arteries by atherosclerosis and thrombosis leading to poor blood supply to heart muscles.

It is one of the most common causes of illness, disability and many times death. Major symptoms are angina (crushing pain in the chest) spreading up to neck and the down left arm and worst outcome is myocardial infraction (heart attack).

High blood pressure cholesterol triglycerides and LDL are associated with build up of fat deposits in the blood vessels and lead to coronary artery blockage.

Diet plays the most important role, during such times avoid red meats, eggs, full cream milk and dairy and decrease fat in take direct and indirect both like butter ghee or cakes, sauces, ready snacks. Reduce salt intake or use potassium salt as an alternative.
Diet should be high in complex carbohydrate and fibre oats, linseed, fruits and veggies other super food are Alfalfa, almonds,soya beans, apricots, black eye beans, broccoli, butter beans, cantaloupe melon, chickpea, okra, muesli.

Besides following a diet there are some Therapeutic Yoga asanas which are highly beneficial to bring health to normal condition. There are 10 asanas but start with four basics. Remember all asanas are done till your capacity and comfort do not exert more than your limit and always breathe at least 10 breaths in one asana.