Valvular heart disease are in some cases are mild but others are much more disturbing must be treated as soon as possible.

Definition of valvular
Valve diseases are a number of diseases affecting the heart valves. This has two on each side but they usually suffer the most damage are those of the left side, called mitral and aortic valves.
The function of the valves is to prevent blood from flowing in the opposite direction as it passes through the heart.

Causes of valvular
The most common causes of the valves stop working correctly are as follows.

• Valve stenosis, a narrowing of the valves that produces an insufficient blood flow.
• Endocarditis: inflammation within the heart chambers and valves that causes irreversible damage.
• Regurgitation: This case is due to aging of the valves stiffen lose flexibility, so do not close well.
• Congenital valve disease: a defect of the valves by the same erroneous training during pregnancy.

Symptoms of valvular
As mentioned, these deficiencies in the valves have often limited to anecdotal signs and symptoms such as heart murmur, while in some cases demonstrate some of the most serious diseases of the valves.
When valvular heart disease are very pronounced symptoms are the following:

• Difficulty doing any exercise, even walking.
• Shortness of breath.
• Slow recovery.
• Chest pain.
• Irregular heartbeat.
• Chronic fatigue.

Diet valvular
Must be a diet low in calories and salt in foods containing heart-healthy, such as avocado, banana, peach, grapes, fruit as it relates. Fish, better blue are the richest in omega-3 fat, such as tuna, salmon, mackerel, sardines, etc.

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Phytotherapy for valvular
No treatment in herbal medicine to treat the valvular disease, but for other problems which get better optimization of the heart itself, how to control the following:

• Hypertension: olive leaves and hawthorn or white are two great allies to combat hypertension.
• Cholesterol: orange peels are very effective and recent scientific studies demonstrate its effectiveness by reducing up to 40% cholesterol. Infusion with a tablespoon of dried shell cup, sweeten with honey if desired.
• Invigorate the heart, green tea is another great friend of the heart. An impact on the improvement of the above up, tones the heart, protects the sore throat, fighting the appearance of thrombus, vasodilator. Infusion 1 tablespoon per cup, 3 daily. Or white hawthorn is also a good heart tonic.

Natural therapies for valvular
Although in some cases may be required surgical intervention or medication natural medicine (under supervision of physician or specialist) can always be of great help.

• Physical exercise: all we can within the tolerance of the patient, maintaining a well organized routine for him and aerobic base. The Tai Chi and Chi Kung are very beneficial.
• Acupuncture: working in the energy regulation of blood flow and heart.

In all cases we recommend checking with your doctor, therapist or other competent health care professional. The information contained in this article is for information only.

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