That’s a heavy scare, can definitively be tough for the family. While your father is stable it’s commendable that you’re looking into naturals methods to support his heart health. Ayurveda indeed offers holistic methods aiming to balance the body and strengthen heart health. Let’s walk through some things that might help.
First, it sounds like there could be something going on with Pitta imbalance since stress was a factor. Ayurveda suggests stress can cause heart issues because it heats the system up. We want to cool that fire down, so yes, managing stress is pretty integral. Breathing exercises, or ‘pranayama’, can be awesome – simple but effective. Try including deep breathing practices, like Anulom-Vilom, for 5-10 minutes daily.
Arjuna is a fantastic herb for heart wellness, definitely worth considering. You can have it as a powder or in capsule form, but if you’re worried about integration, maybe start simple by mixing a teaspoon of Arjuna bark powder in warm water, twice daily.
Turmeric, while great for inflammation, can sometimes heat up Pitta dosha, so pair it, perhaps, with cooling herbs. Aswagandha is another herb with soothing properties, good for stress and Vata balance.
About diet, encourage cooling foods. Leafy greens, cucumbers, coriander and aloe vera juice—great alternatives to lessen Pitta. Also, lighter meals can help with weight, digestion’s gotta be smooth to work well with the body’s needs.
Exercise shouldn’t stress him out. Gentle walks or maybe some light yoga might do wonder. A compassionate routine aimed at balance over intensity.
So yes, stress likely played a role in his cardiac arrest, so adressing it seems as vital as everything else you’re doing. Yoga nidra is also really restorative, it’s like a meditative sleep, look into that.
Weight gain post-heart stress isn’t uncommon. Look into his overall Agni or digestive fire, 'cause an overburdened digestive system might get kapha outta line, leading to weight gain. Warm water sips through the day can help strengthen digestion.
Remember, if any serious symptoms reappear or he doesn’t feel well at any time again, keep communication with his doctor. The balance between modern medicine and Ayurveda can be powerful when combined, prioritize his safety first!
