The heart is a large organ and is responsible for pumping blood around the body. A person is considered to have heart disease if there is a narrowing or blockage in the arteries that provide blood to the heart. If left untreated then the arteries could become completely blocked leading to a heart attack.

There are a number of lifestyle factors that make people more likely to suffer from heart disease. Some of the changes you can make to improve the situation include eating a low fat diet, taking regular exercise, stopping smoking and reducing stress.

In addition to dietary changes you could also consider a number of herbs which could be beneficial. Good examples of herbs that can help include garlic, myrrh and oats which can help reduce cholesterol. Other herb can also help lower blood pressure which can be beneficial.

Due to the fact stress is a contributing factor to heart disease therapies like yoga, massage, aromatherapy, relaxation and music therapies can be very beneficial. They could even help to reverse the onset of atherosclerosis. You could even consider traditional Chinese medicine which will include herbs, acupuncture, massage and changes to your diet.