Could Cardiovascular disease become the No#1 killer / Doctor's say 90% of
these cases are preventable.
From 210 to 2012 Online Surveys conducted over this three year period found
that over Seventy percent of the urban population in cities suffer from
cardiovascular diseases. Erratic lifestyles, stress from work, lack of physical
exercise, bad eating habits are but a few of the contributing factors.
The age of those starting to suffer from the disease has gone down lower to
forty years and below. The death of well know celebrities brings this to the
forefront and makes itrecognizable. Most medical say that ninety percent of
these cases are preventable. See below:
Do a screening:
Since most risk factors are silent, have your bp and cholesterol checked you
may never know if it is on the rise.
The doctor will recommend at least once in two years from age twenty onwards.
Get a weight, bodymass index and waist size also checked at each regular checkup.
At least once in five years check your cholesterol and after forty five years
for a man and fifty years for a woman MORE FREQUENTLY. Blood glucose tests
should be done every three years for both men and women. Talk to
your general practitioner if you have difficulty in doing an activity, unusual
fatigue, anxiety, shortness of breath and indigestion.
Yoga food for the soul:
Exercises that involve breating such as yoga meditation taichi . Keeping stress
down is important for a healthy heart.
Studys show that by keeping stress down you can avoid your bp going up, over
eating and gaining weight due to anxiety. Keep stress in check and you will help
yourself have a healthy heart.
Keep moving around more:
If you cannot squeeze in 45 minutes to an hour in your busy schedule, try to do
fifteen minutes walks or at least five 10 minute
walks a day. Walking more and just moving more can have a dramatic effect on your
health, as research shows this could be equal to
a 45-60 minute aerobics workout. It is easier to accumulate small steps throughout
the day than to do a full workout at the gym.
Start by taking the steps instead of the elevator, park your car a little further
than you normally do while going to the mall or work.
Stop smoking:
Quit you will not only help your lungs but your heart too. Even a few cigarettes
a day increases your chances of getting cardiovascular disease.
Women during their pregnancy days:
Studies show that certain conditions during pregnancy could predict the risk of
heart disease. Preemclampsia during
pregnancy doubles the risk for heart disease and stroke over the next five to ten
years. High blood pressure, gastational diabetes, and high blood sugar during
pregnancy, are a risk factor for heart disease, hypertention, and diabetes in the
future. So even after pregnancy continue to monitor your health.
Watch for the attack signs:
Mid chest pain radiating out of the left arm and shoulder are the classical signs
of a heart attach for men. These signs may occur too for women but generally they
have more subtle symptoms , which include indigestion back, neck, and even jaw
pain. If you experience these symptoms call your doctor immediately.
The Sun tank up on it:
Essential for a healthy heart Vitamin D. Between five minutes to thirty minutes of
the sun from 10.00am to 3.00pm on you face arms legs and back should suffice to
get your quota of Vitamin D which is a hormone that manages your calcium which
benefits your body which impacts
not only your bones muscles and tissues too. The ideal level is 20ng/ml.
Vitamin D and calcium can help improve weight loss which is another benefit to
your heart.
