A Happy World is Possible With Happy Heart! Think and Act accordingly
Posted on Sunday, September 26, 2010
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WORLD HEART DAY - A Happy World is Possible With A Happy Heart!
Most of us Born with a healthy heart, but it is we who are making it ill and causing severe damage to it by our unnecessary actions in our day to day life.
Getting heart Healthy is Simple. It can start with small changes that you can make in your lifestyle.
Lets get started!
Here are the seven easy steps to make your heart healthy and happy...
STEP-1 : QUIT SMOKING
Regular smoking places great strain on your heart and even others around you. Giving away the habit reduces the risk of coronary disease by half, in just a year.
STEP-2 : GET CHOLESTEROL CONSCIOUS
There is both good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. It is bad cholesterol that clogs the arteries of your heart. A sensible diet, exercise helps boost the good cholesterol and keep the bad one under check.
STEP-3 : CONTROL YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Aim to keep your BP under control at all times. High Blood Pressure puts added force against the artery walls. Over time, this damages the arteries, and makes them more prone to risk.
STEP-4 : GET ACTIVE. EXERCISE
There is no substitute for exercise 30-40 mins of brisk walking helps control your BP, and of course your risk of coronary disease.
STEP-5 : EAT SMART. EAT HEALTHY
Avoid junk food. Oily and fatty food lead to more bad cholesterol. Eat smart, with a diet rich in fibres and greens. The positive results will be almost immediate.
STEP-6 : STRESS LESS. SMILE MORE
Stress is the number one cause of hypertension, and consequently cardiac disorders. Meditate, take up yoga-they will all help keep your stress level under control.
STEP-7 : GET A HEART CHECK ANNUALLY
A regular heart check is critical for good cardiac health. Get one done immediately, it will help you plan smart for a healthy heart.
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