Small daily habits matter most for heart health. This guide covers simple steps and the traditional use of Arjun.
Everyday habits that support the heart
- Walk briskly for about 30 minutes on most days, if your doctor agrees.
- Eat more vegetables, fruit, whole grains and pulses, and less salt, fried food and sugar.
- Sleep 7 to 8 hours, and find ways to manage stress.
- Avoid tobacco and limit alcohol.
- Get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked regularly.
Arjun and Ayurveda
Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) bark is one of the best known herbs in traditional Ayurveda for heart wellness. It is a traditional use, not a treatment, and it never replaces medicines prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop or change any heart medicine without medical advice.
When to see a doctor
Please see a doctor if you notice:
- Chest pain, pressure or tightness.
- Breathlessness, dizziness or fainting.
- Swelling in the feet, or a very fast or irregular heartbeat.
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