High blood cholesterol and triglycerides are other sources of strain on the heart. Consequently, with the arteries becoming narrower, the blood supply to the heart gets reduced and result in heart attack or cardiac arrest. The lower the better. Some of the causes are - heredity, smoking,worry, anxiety, obesity, mental or emotional stress, tension, alcohol and taking too much salt and sugar and some unknown causes. Avoid smoking, tea, coffee, zarda, tobacco, and alcohol.
Salt is an enemy.
Garlic is very good for lowering blood pressure. A minimum of 7-8 hours of good sleep and complete rest from official work for one whole day in a week, besides occasional vacations are a must. Different Yogic techniques can help reduce hypertension, especially Shavasana, Chittashuddhi and Yoganidra which provide great relaxation and helps reduce the high blood pressure. Heart Attack Our heart is the most hard working organ of the body. It beats almost a lakh times, pumping over 7,000 litres of blood everyday.