There are no short cuts to a healthy heart. You have to eat right, stay fit and monitor your heart regularly. But, with lifestyle changes, unhealthy eating habits, keeping your heart healthy seems a tad bit difficult as these habits are the main trigger of heart disease. According to recent statistics, over 70% urban Indian population is likely to suffer from heart disease. It is widely believed that only men are at more risk of heart diseases but many studies prove otherwise. According to a report, heart disease kills one in every three woman.
Lack of awareness about heart diseases is one of the major problems that delays diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Many people are unaware about the fact that heart disease is not a single disorder or a condition and refers to a group of diseases or problems in the heart where the heart or the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart are damaged and do not function properly.
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There are more than 60 types of heart disease, but people mostly suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, angina pectoris, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, heart inflammation, myocardial infarction and ischemic heart disease.
If you are obese, have a high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and stress, you are more likely to suffer from heart disease. Age and gender also are risk factors for this disease. You can significantly improve your cardiovascular health by making dietary and lifestyle changes.
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Heart disease and medicines are a lifelong association. Blood thinner and cholesterol lowering drugs become a part and parcel of your life. Depending upon the type of heart disease, you will be prescribed different types of medicines. However, if you show risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol levels, you will be prescribed statins to control your blood cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease.
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Many a times we resort to natural remedies to treat various diseases and conditions, so why not use them to keep your heart healthy? They are easily available, cheap, effective and can also help you stay away from gruesome medicines like blood thinners. They prevent cholesterol from blocking your arteries and also help in wear and tear of the heart muscle. So, if you want to reduce your risk of heart disease and avoid using medicines in the future, you can use these natural remedies to keep your heart healthy.
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Diet plays an important role in recuperating from any disease and heart disease is no exception. What you eat, affects your heart and hence you must watch what you eat. While choosing a diet plan, make sure your food is low in cholesterol and rich in antioxidants that help reduce LDL or bad cholesterol levels. Your diet should be low on salt, rich in fibre, should have a variety of proteins and carbohydrates.
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Exercise is very crucial in maintaining your heart health. If you exercise regularly your heart muscles get strengthened, your weight remains in control and your blood cholesterol levels also decrease. However, if you already suffer from chronic ailments like hypertension or chest pain you should consult a doctor before taking up running or doing heavy exercises.
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If you are not big gym fan, you can always practise yoga for a healthy heart. It is best to practise yoga under guidance of a yoga teacher. Remember, that it is best to avoid yoga poses that make your heart work too much. Avoid performing inverted poses as your heart will have to work against gravity to pump blood to your lower body.
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A healthy lifestyle plays a key role in maintaining your heart health. If you don't eat right, keep your blood cholesterol levels in check, don't exercise regularly, you are more likely to suffer from a heart disease. Not only smoking, habits such as sitting for a long time can also trigger heart disease. It is believed that genes decide if you would suffer from a heart attack or not, but a study claims that a poor lifestyle triggers a heart attack more than genes. Another study claims that a healthy lifestyle may prevent heart disease in four out five men.
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Stress and heart disease are extensively linked. Studies have explained how stressed out people are prone to heart attacks and other heart diseases. Stress releases the stress hormone cortisol, and long exposure to this hormone leads to hypertension, an imbalance in cholesterol levels and also affects blood sugar levels which in turn increase your risk of heart disease. Hence, a stress free life and a healthy heart go hand in hand and if you are really stressed, you need to take steps to prevent stress from taking a toll on your heart.
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