Lifestyle and home remedies

Rest and reducing the workload on your heart is an important part of recovery. Your doctor will likely tell you what type of physical activity you can do during the months your heart is healing and when you can resume normal activities.

If you have myocarditis, you should avoid competitive sports for at least 3 to 6 months.

If you have lingering heart damage, it's important to:

• Limit salt
• Restrict the amount of fluids you drink (your doctor will tell you what your fluid intake should be)
• Avoid or drink only a minimum amount of alcohol
• Avoid smoking.