04/18/2019 / By Ralph Flores
A lot of people don’t know they’re harboring the world’s largest killer until it’s too late: It is, of course, cardiovascular disease – which accounts for over a third of all deaths worldwide.
In the U.S., the results are equally as grim. A new report published in Circulation revealed that 121.5 million American adults – roughly around 48 percent – have some form of cardiovascular disease. While the uptick is driven in part by the updated definition for high blood pressure from 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) to 130/80 mmHg, researchers still identified heart disease to be the leading cause of death. Stroke isn’t that far behind, being the fifth leading cause of mortality.
This might seem bad news for people who are at risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases. Fortunately, many risk factors for cardiovascular disease are preventable and can be addressed early on with a healthy diet and an active, clean lifestyle. For those looking for an edge when it comes to maintaining heart health, acupressure is a great choice to consider, given its ability to improve blood pressure, support organ function, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. What’s better is that acupressure can be used to relieve certain symptoms of heart disease like angina pectoris, or chest pain or discomfort caused by heart disease.
A word to the wise: If you suspect that a person is having a heart attack, it’s better to seek urgent medical treatment. While you’re waiting for help to arrive, however, here are eight acupressure treatments you can use to help manage the condition.
Acupuncture and acupressure both deal with acupoints, which are specific points in the body that reflect disorders of certain organs and visceral conditions. While both have their unique benefits, people looking for immediate relief from discomfort caused by heart disease and other conditions could greatly benefit from learning some acupressure points. These points will not only provide a person with relief from angina and chest pain, but it can also improve overall heart health. (h/t to ModernReflexology.com)
With a healthy diet, an active lifestyle, and the therapeutic benefits of acupressure, preventing (or even beating) cardiovascular diseases is that much easier.
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