Heart rate below 60 beats per minute, also known as bradycardia, can sometimes be normal for individuals who are fit, like athletes, but it might indicate an issue if it’s accompanied by symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, or fainting. It’s essential to consult with a healthcare professional to rule out any serious underlying conditions. If your doctor confirms that it’s safe to explore Ayurvedic solutions, here are some steps inspired by Ayurvedic principles to support your heart health.
First, let’s talk about diet. Focus on nourishing your body with foods that balance Vata dosha, as an aggravated Vata might be linked with problems like low heart rate. Incorporate warm, cooked meals and include spices like turmeric, cumin, and ginger, they can enhance your digestive fire (agni). Eat lots of fresh fruits, cooked vegetables, whole grains like rice and quinoa, and healthy fats such as ghee. Avoid overly processed and cold foods.
Between meals, sipping on warm water or herbal teas like tulsi (holy basil) or ginger tea can keep Vata in balance. It would also be beneficial to include nuts and seeds such as almonds and sunflower seeds, in moderation.
Lifestyle plays a crucial role too. Engage in regular physical activity that you enjoy but avoid over-exerting yourself. Yoga and pranayama (breathing exercises) like Nadi Shodhana or Anulom Vilom can help maintain heart health and manage stress levels.
Maintain a consistent daily routine, as irregular schedules can disturb Vata dosha. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, aiming for around 7-8 hours of good quality sleep.
Self-care practices like Abhyanga (oil massage) with warm sesame oil can be quite nurturing and pacify Vata. Do it in the morning before a warm shower.
Avoid stress triggers as much as possible. Meditative practices like mindfulness or guided meditation can help reduce anxiety and bring more stability to your heart and mind.
If you find any of these habits causing discomfort, pause and consult with your healthcare provider. And if any symptoms like dizziness or severe tiredness appear, make sure to consult a cardiologist promptly. Ayurveda can complement but not replace urgent medical diagnostics when necessary.
HELLO MALAY SENAPATI,
A resting heart rate of 52 to 56 beats per minute can be normal for some individuals, especially if -you are physically fit or athlete -you dont have symptoms like fatigue, dizziness fainting, or shortness of breath -you are not on medications that lower heart rate
CARDIAC CHECK UPP YOU SHOULD GO FOR -ECG -Echocardiogram
BLOOD TEST -tsh,t3,t4 -electrolyre-sodium,pottasium
In Ayurveda, heart health is governed by vyana vata, sadhak pitta and avalambak kapha
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
1) DINACHARYA-DAILY ROUTINE -wake early before sunrise -oil massage with warm sesame oil -gentle yoga and pranayam
2) MEDICATIONS -ARJUNARISHTA= 20 ml with equal water after meals twice daily for 3-6 months =strengthens cardiac muscle, improves circulation, regulates heart rhythm
-ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night for 3months =calms nervous system, reduces stress-induced via imbalance
-BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =calms sadhak pitta, supports brain-heart axis and reduces palpitation
-MUKTA VATI= 1 tab at bedtime =helps sleep, reduces BP, stabilises heart rhythm
YOGA AND PRANAYAM -tadasana, bhujangasana, vrikshasana -anulon vilom -bhramari -yoga Nidra
Avoid strong kapalbhati or high impact poses as they can over stimulate the vagus nerve
DIET -warm ,cooked meals -cow ghee=1 tsp/day -garlic, ginger, turmeric -pomegrante, amla -whole grains- red rice, barley, millets -moong dal, bottle gourd, ridge gourd
AVOID -cold drinks, raw salad in excess -caffeines tea/coffee in moderation -fried, dry or overly spicy food -smoking, alcohol, artificial sugars
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Arjun 2-0-2 Tab.Puskermul 2-0-2 Ashwagandharishta 15ml twice after meal with lukewarm water
As you mentioned, your heart rate is low. Additionally please mention whether you have discomforts like giddiness, breathing difficulties, tiredness, etc?
Start, 1.Draksharishtam 10ml+ Arjunarishtam 10ml twice daily after food 2.Annabedi sindhooram caps 2-0-2 after food 3.Pravalabhasma capsule 2-0-2 after food
Have you done any test for it?
Are you on any bp medicine?? Some BP medicine lowers heart rate N if not once take ECG
Don’t worry Malay sanapati… First of all include yoga,exercise, pranayam in your daily routine… Start taking 1.Arjuna tab 1-0-1 Follow up after 15 days…
❌ avoid smoking, kapha vridhikara ahara viharas, sedentary lifestyle
* Avoid heavy, deep fried, oil food items
* Avoid processed in ghee, butter, coconut oil, palm oil, ice cream, bakery products
* Avoid egg yolk, non veg, tubers, ground nut, carbohydrate rich food
* Avoid alcohol
✅ Use sun flower oil, horse gram, garlic, Fenugreek, raddish, pomegranate, grapes
* Control diabetes mellitus
* Practice walking and exercises
* Practice pranayama daily
💊 MEDICINE 💊
1. Arjunarishtam - 20 ml + 10 ml water morning and night after food
2. Shaddaranam choornam - 5 gm with hot water morning and night after food
3. Kasturi gulika - 1 - 0 - 1 after food
🌱 In later phase
1. Dashamoolarishtam - 20 ml twice after food
2. Dhanwantaram gulika - 1 with arishtam
Dnt worry malay heart rate below 40 is risky.if you wants heart rate above 70 do
Divya arjuna kwath 100 gm Dalchini CHURNA=20gm Both mix well and take 1 tsp boil 200ml of water till reduces 100ml strain and take empty stomach twice daily
Divya hridyaamrit tab =2-2 tab after meal twice daily
Plz avoid spicy/JUNK/packed food
Do regular yoga and Pranayam=kapalbhati /bhastrika/anulom vilom
You can easily cured
HELLO MALAY SENAPATI,
Low heart rate(bradycardia)- a heart rate below 60 beats per minute- can be normal or a sign of an underlying issue, depending on your overall health and symptoms.
CLINICAL UNDERSTANDING Normal or concerning -if you’re healthy and asymptomatic- no dizziness, fatigue, chest pain, or fainting:- a low heart rate can be normal , especially if you are physically fit. -if you’re experiencing symptoms or have other conditions like thyroid issues, electrolyte imbalance, or heart disease, it May need medical evaluation.
In Ayurveda, a low pulse may be due to : -Kapha dominance= slow heart rhythm - heaviness, sluggishness -Vata imbalance= disrupts nerve signals and pranic flow -Mandagni= weakens heart energy -hridaya daurbalya= weakness of cardiac muscle and Ojas.
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
PHASE 1= CARDIAC STRENGTHENING AND CIRCULATION STIMULATION DURATION= 4-6 weeks
1) ARJUNARISHTA- 20 ml with equal water after meals twice daily for 6 weeks = heart tonic, blood purifier, improves metabolic fire, strengthens cardiac muscles
2) PRABHAKAR VATI- 1 tab twice daily with warm water for 6 weeks = rejuvination for weak heart, support heart rate regulation, strengthens myocardium, balances vata-kapha
3) DASHMOOLARISHTA- 20 ml twice daily with water after meals for 1 month = supports cardiac nerve function, vata pacifier, improves oxygenation
4) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA- 1 tsp with warm milk at night for 6 weeks = supports nervous system and Ojas, mildly increases heart rate by balancing vata
5) PUSHKARMOOLA CHURNA- 3 gm twice daily with warm water for 4 weeks =supports lung and heart conditions, useful in bradycardia
PHASE 2- RASAYANA AND OJAS ENHANCEMENT DURATION- AFTER PHASE 1 MEANS AFTER 6 WEEKS OF ABOVE TREATMENT START THIS FOR 3 MONTHS
1) BRAHMI VATI- 1 tab twice daily for 2 months =calms nervous system, stabilises vata, supports parasympathetic tone
2) HRIDAYARNAVA RASA- 1 tab once daily after meals with ginger juice for 3 weeks only = strong vata kapha pacifier, useful in sluggish heart activity and metabolic weakness
DIET TO BE FOLLOWED These foods are hridya(heart friendly), vata kappa balancing and support Ojas
WHOLE GRAINS- red rice, barley, millet ragi, jowar, old basmati rice
LEGUMES= moong dal, massor dal, sprouted green gram
VEGETABLES= (cooked and warm)= carrots, beets, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, spinach, ash gourd
FRUITS= pomegranate, apple, papaya, figs, dates(1-2 soaked), raisins
SPICES- cumin, coriander, dry ginger, ajwain, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper(mildly use)
OILS= cow ghee, sesame oil, olive oil
NUTS/SEEDS= almonds(soaked), walnuts, pumpkin seeds
HEART BOOSTING SPECIFIES
-GARLIC= 1 clove/day= improves circulation and heart rhythm
-FRESH GINGER TEA= stimulates metabolism and support circulation
-BEETROOT JUICE= natural vasodilator
-WARM WATER throughout the Day to support digestive fire.
FOODS TO AVOID -deep fried oily foods -cold foods and beverages-cold milk, ice cream -excess salt and sugar -refined flour, white bread -processed, canned, or packaged foods -red meat, or heavy dairy- cheese, panner in excess -excess caffeine- tea/coffe and alcohol
YOGA AND PRANAYAM these practices stimulate heart rhythm, improves blood flow, reduce stress, and balance the nervous system
RECOMMENDED ASANA -suryanamskar(3-5 rounds)= gentle version, slowly performed -tadasana= improves circulation - bhujangasana= opens chest, strengthen heart and lungs - setu bandhasana= tones cardiac muscles - vriksanana= enhances balance and focus - shavasana= deep rest and integration
avoid long breath holding or forceful postures that stress the heart
PRANAYAM -anulom vilom= 5-10 min - bhramari= 5 rounds/day - ujjayi -deep diaphragmatic breathing
AVOID KAPALBHATI AND BHASTRIKA
WALK 30 MIN AFTER DINNER DAILY
PRACTICE MENTAL CALMESS
AVOID DAYSLEEPING AVOID EXTREME COLD EXPOSURE
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
