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Heart Patient Diet: Follow These 8 Tips for A Stronger Heart

Sunday, July 31st, 2011
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There are many who struggle with heart disease and are seeking a good heart patient diet to follow. There are actually many things a person can do naturally to improve their condition. If you follow the tips, you can be well on your way to having a healthier heart.

Tip #1: Add antioxidants to your diet. When it comes to heart disease, the real culprit is oxidized LDL cholesterol that invokes an inflammatory spot from the body’s immune system which can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries. Antioxidants can help prevent this. Here are some you can choose from: vitamin E, toctrienols, vitamin c, coenzyme Q10, grape seed extract, and green tea.

Tip #2: Take bromelain each day. Holistic practioners are finding that bromelain assists in breaking down fibrous plaques in the arteries which are from fatty deposits. This results in increased circulation.

Tip #3: Increase calcium intake. All those on a heart patient diet should make sure it includes calcium. By taking calcium supplements, the body will excrete more saturated fat which is a factor that contributes to heart disease. The other good thing about taking calcium is that the absorption of cholesterol will decrease at the same time which will lower your levels.

Tip #4: Take cayenne every day. This herb has been known to reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It also is a natural blood thinner and assists in increasing optimal circulation through the arteries of not only the heart, but also through the entire body.

Tip #5: Experience the benefit of fish oils. There are many studies which show how beneficial fish oils if for not only preventing heart disease, but also increasing circulation. Fish oils reduce cholesterol and triglycerides and also thin the blood.

Tip #6: Eat flaxseed every day. Everyone who is working on developing a strong heart should be eating flaxseed every day. The omega-3′s in the flaxseeds works can help thin the blood which in turn helps prevent strokes and increases circulation to the heart and other areas of the body.

Tip #7: Discover gingerroot. Not only is root a great natural blood thinner, recent animal studies have also shown that it helps the pumping action of the heart.

Tip #8: Add soy to your daily diet. Eating soy is a great way to lower cholesterol. It can be taken as a food or in the form of isolated isoflavone supplements. It has actually been found t hat just taking 25 to 50 grams of soy daily can reduce cholesterol levels.

The above 8 tips are some of the many things you can do to have a nutritious and healthy heart patient diet. It would be beneficial to discuss the correct dosages with a doctor who specializes in alternative and traditional medicine. By doing so, you can come up with the correct regimen for you that will help promote healing!

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Heart Patient Diet Plan-Two Easy Tips to Heart Health

Sunday, July 17th, 2011
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The best way to prevent heart problems in the future is to begin now by keeping your heart healthy. It’s actually pretty easy to do if are willing to make a commitment.

I just was reading a recent article about what a healthy heart diet plan looks like along with a couple of easy things a person can do to include it in their lifestyle. Below are a few brief excerpts from the article.

What Does A Healthy Heart Diet Consist Of And What Health Benefits Will You Gain By Following One?

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To keep the body working, you need to have a healthy heart. It is the main organ of the body and when your heart is not functioning well, it means that your health is at risk. In America, diseases related to the heart are a leading cause of death. In fact, a healthy heart diet can prevent all of these things from happening.

Taking good care of yourself especially with what you are eating can result in a healthy heart. Below you are about to find out on what comprises a healthy heart diet.

Exercise is one of the essentials for a healthy heart. It is through exercise that you maintain normal heart function and burn excess fats that can cause cholesterol build up blocking your arteries.

Getting into a regular exercise regimen guarantees a healthy lifestyle and of course a healthy heart.

With regard to your exercise regimen, different bodies require different exercise regimens; therefore, you need to consult your fitness instructor on what is the appropriate exercise regimen for you.

When you need to lose weight because of excess fat, which is a risk factor for cholesterol build up, your goal in exercising is really to lose that excess fat.

On the other hand, the counterpart of exercise is a healthy heart diet. It is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Surprisingly, a person who maintains a healthy diet will not be susceptible to heart disease even when they age. Avoiding cholesterol-rich foods is the first thing that you need to do.

There was lots of other good things in this article you will want to take a look at. To read the article in its entirety, go to http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-A-Healthy-Heart-Diet-Consist-Of-And-What-Health-Benefits-Will-You-Gain-By-Following-One?&id=5512808

 

To Your Heart’s Health,

Monique Hawkins

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Obesity and Heart Disease – Why Being Overweight Can Damage Your Heart

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

There is a strong correlation between obesity and heart disease. Study after study shows a strong connection between being overweight or obese and the development of cardiovascular disease. Not only is an increasing risk found as weight increases, but it has also been discovered that the distribution of the excess fat also plays a role in promoting heart disease.

Recent findings conclude that belly fat is the most dangerous when it comes to cardiovascular health although the mechanism for this is not entirely clear. The importance of understanding the links between heart disease and being overweight are more critical than ever as an estimated two-thirds of American adults are overweight.

Obesity increases the risk for high blood pressure which damages arteries and leads to atherosclerosis. Additionally, hypertension can cause damage to the kidneys and direct damage to the heart. There is even a link between obesity, sleep apnea and heart disease. Many health care professionals fear that the epidemic rise in obesity rates will lead to a huge increase in heart disease in the United States and much of the Western world.

One long known factor in heart health and obesity is that the increased volume of blood means the heart must work harder and harder to adequately pump blood through the body leading to eventual heart failure. But what hasn’t been known until recently is the link between belly fat and heart disease. One possible cause of the increased heart health risk is that an accumulation of belly fat can increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes, a known cause of heart disease. Other ideas are that belly fat actually secretes damaging hormones that cause cardiovascular problems.

And if that weren’t enough, recent research is also showing an increase in congestive heart failure. This happens when the left ventrical of the heart becomes enlarged as it is overworked. Stress to this part of the heart is associated with high blood pressure but is seen in obese people without hypertension. The end result of congestive heart disease is heart failure.

All of these studies are discoveries are quite frightening, but something can be done about it! Health professionals are recommending that adults maintain a Body Mass Index BMI of less than 25. You can figure your BMI by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters. Not as tricky as it sounds with metric unit conversion tools and calculators everywhere! So make it a goal to reach this BMI and maintain your weight at or below this level. Also keep in mind that the BMI alone says nothing about the distribution of fat on the body. Belly fat is the most dangerous as it attaches to internal organs and secretes hormones that can damage the body.

Losing weight is really quite simple if you remember the one simple rule that weight loss only occurs when calorie output exceeds calorie intake. There are no magic bullets, it takes managing your diet and increasing exercise. And do you know what? Eating a diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats and fish and getting regular exercise has definitely been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease! Even small amounts of weight loss can reap heart-health benefits.

To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
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Heart Disease Treatments-Why The Good Life Is Killing You

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

I had to share with you this wonderful program I feel can change your life. If you are someone who is longing to do any of these things:

-lose weight without dieting
-feel more energy
-stop heart disease and stroke
-turn around diabetes
-lower your cholesterol
-lower depression
-reverese high blood pressure

CHIP can help. What is CHIP? It is the Coronary Health Improvement Product. The program helps you to begin to take control of your life and begin living. Plus, at the same time if you follow the principles taught, you can lower your health costs and take control of your life that way you have always longed to.

This program isn’t new. It has been around since 1988 and has graduated 50,000 participants since that time. What you would need to do is sign up with a training class in your local area.

If you are intrigued by this, you can visit the website at http://www.chiphealth.com/ for more information.

To receive your free cd entitled, “Why The Good Life Is Killing Us”, call 1-618-627-4651

To grab your free copy of the “CHIP Prescription for Health” visit http://www.chiphealth.com/about_chip/index.php

I look forward to hearing how CHIP has worked for you!

To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
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Heart Disease Treatments-How To Keep A Healthy Heart

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

The leading cause of death among North Americans continues to be cardiovascular disease. As lifestyle factors play such a major role in heart disease, it is important to understands some aspects of the disease and what you can do to prevent it.

The heart is a muscle in the body that like all muscles needs its own supply of blood in order to function. Working properly, it then pumps blood through the circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body and removing wastes such as carbon dioxide.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Heart disease begins in many when plaque begins to build up in the arteries. This causes the arteries to become narrow thereby restricting the blood flow through them. As the blood flow is reduced, the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart is reduced. This tends to create pains in the chest, called angina. Heart attacks result when the blood flow to the heart is totally blocked.

Diets low in fat, high in fiber coming mainly from fruit and vegetables help the body respond to CAD. Omega-3 oils found in foods like cold water fish and flax seeds are of benefit for a healthy heart, as they are felt to inhibit the blood from becoming ‘sticky’ thereby limiting the likelihood of clots forming and may slow down the process of plaque formation. In addition, regular exercise and stress reduction are also beneficial.

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Congestive heart failure and related forms of heart failure affect over five million North Americans. It is a condition in which the heart cannot adequately supply the body’s other organs with blood. While a serious condition, the word failure does not mean that the heart stops beating.

As the pumping action of the heart is decreased, the blood does not move efficiently through the circulatory system and starts to back up, which then causes an increase of pressure in the blood vessels, and forces fluid from the vessels into body tissue. When the left side of the heart starts to fail, fluid tends to collect in the lungs, while when the right side starts to fail, fluid tends to collect in the feet and lower legs.

People with congestive heart failure tend to tire easily, have shortness of breath and can experience fluid retention and swelling. Diabetes, obesity and sleep apnea are commonly associated with CHF.

As with CAD a low fat, high fiber diet is recommended along with treatment for associated diseases. CoQ-10, a powerful antioxidant, has been clinically shown to be of benefit to CHF patients. Though exercise may be difficult for people with CHF, it would still be of benefit and therefore one should consult with their health professional to determine what the possibilities might be.

High Blood Pressure

As a leading cause of heart disease, high blood pressure, often called hypertension, is a condition in which too much pressure is being exerted on the walls of the arteries. Called ‘the silent killer’ high blood pressure can be present without a person experiencing any apparent symptoms.

In about 90% of high blood pressure cases an associated cause is not known. This is defined as primary hypertension. If it results from another disease or condition, it is called secondary hypertension and often returns to normal when the originating cause is treated.

There are some factors that though not causes, are often associated with high blood pressure such as: CAD as previously discussed, arteriosclerosis which is hardening of the arteries, imbalances in organs such as the kidneys, lungs and liver, obesity, lack of exercise, sodium (salt) sensitivity, alcohol consumption, and various pharmaceutical drugs. (Note this is not a comprehensive list.)

Once again a heart-healthy diet containing plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and fish, while low in saturated fats, salt and sugar is recommended for people with high blood pressure. As exercise helps lower blood pressure a regular exercise routine should become part of the daily routine.

Chickpeas, beans, soy products, proteins found in garlic, and other antioxidants such as bilberry help improve lipids in the blood and lower cholesterol. Avocados and nuts have been shown to boost your ‘good’ cholesterol.

Finally, a heart-healthy lifestyle will limit the amount of alcohol consumed as it has been shown to have an affect on cholesterol levels. It is recommended that women consume no more than one drink per day and men no more than two. Smoking has also been linked to heart disease, so the sooner a person can quit the better.

To Your Success,

To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
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Women’s Heart Problems-7 Steps To Lower Your Cholesterol

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Women’s heart problems is a concern for many women as well as men. Due to the lifestyle and diet of the western culture, heart diease and other health concerns continue to be a problem in our country.

One of the culprits of develolping heart disease is high cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a fatty and waxy substance that is produced by the liver. Too much of saturated fats in your diet may contribute to high blood cholesterol. Most saturated fats come from animal products such as butter, cheese, chocolate, whole milk, pies, pastries, cakes, hot chips, potatoes and hash browns.

In some individuals, high cholesterol levels can be due to a genetic disorder. Too much cholesterol in your blood will start building up in the artery walls, causing narrowing of the arteries. This increases your risk of developing heart or brain attack(stroke).

Whatever the cause of your high levels of cholesterol is, it is very important that you make efforts to lower your cholesterol levels by changing your lifestyle:

1.Follow a heart healthy dietary pattern.

2.Lose some weight if you are overweight.

3.Be active by doing moderate physical exercises for at least 30 minutes daily.

4.Avoid excessive alcohol consumption.

5.Avoid foods prepared with butter, hydrogenated oil, coconut or palm oil.

6.Avoid white meat fats, chicken skin or processed meats and chicken.

7.Have more servings of dried peas, beans, soy products, oats, whole grains and high-fibre cereals.

If your cholesterol level is too high, your doctor may put you on medication for a short time or for life. If that is the case, you should have your cholesterol levels checked every three months until it is controlled and then every six months.

In normal circumstances, cholesterol is very important as it helps our bodies to function properly. Cholesterol and other fats are also called lipids and each of these has a different function:

1.The High Density Lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL)often called the “good” cholesterol because it helps to remove cholesterol from the artery walls, thereby reducing your risk of heart disease.

2.The Low-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL) is often called “bad” cholesterol because it deposits cholesterol into the artery wall, increasing your risk of heart disease or heart attack.

3.The Triglycerides are the most common form of fat in the body. They act as energy storage tanks of the body. High levels of triglycerides cause many diseases in the body, including heart disease and stroke.

To know your lipid profile, visit you doctor and he or she will perform a fasting blood test. An ideal profiles should is:

Total cholesterol(TC) less than 4mmol/L
LDL cholesterol less than 2.5 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol greater than 1mmol/L
TC/HDL ratio less than 4.5
Triglycerides less than 1.7 mmol/L

Therefore, it is important to change your life style to remain healthy and live longer. Develop good eating habits, keep fit and enjoy life.

Women’s heart problems does not have to be your problem! Take the necessary steps and make those lifestyle and diet changes now so you will have a healthy heart!

To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
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Women’s Heart Attack-5 Top Tips for A Healthy Heart

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Over the last few blog posts, we have been learning how women’s heart attack is a big problem in our country. We also have been learning many prevention tips to follow as women that will help us not develop heart disease. Today, we will cover the last 5 heart healthy tips for our “one month to healthier heart and you” series.

Tip #18. Order smart slices. If you are a pizza lover, ask for your pizza with half the cheese and double the sauce. When you do this, you can cut the saturated fat by 5 grams. Plus, since tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, you will be helping your cells fight damage that can lead to atherosclerosis.

Tip #19: Have a heart to heart with mom. If you mother had cardiovascular disease before 65, your own risk doubles. So, if you have a family history of women with women’s heart attack problems, check with your medical doctor. It could be you will need your blood presssure and cholesteol checked yearly.

Tip #20: Drink your veggies. You can get in extra servings of veggies by sipping on low-sodium vegetable juice. In a recent study from the University of California, it was found that those who drank 2 cups a day were able to lower their blood pressure by a whopping 5 point after just three months.

Tip: 21: Practice breathing. A study from the Indian Institute of Technology found that people who practice yoga or similar discliplines have a steadier heart rates which is sign of a healthy heart. It seems that yoga soothes the nervous system which slows breathing and calms the heart.

We have covered a number of tips to help you have a healthy heart. Women’s heart attack problems can be avoided take the necessary steps today to prevent this from happening to you.

To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
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Women’s Heart Attack-More Healthy Heart Tips

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

We have been discussing tips to keep your heart healthy so you won’t ever fall into the category of women who have heart attacks.

Today, we will cover 5 more tips for a healthy heart.

Tip #9: Sip Green Team. Drinking a cup of green tea can increase your blood flow in as little as 30 minutes according to a recent study in the “European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation.” It is the antioxidants in the green tea which improves blood vessel function.

Tip #10: Get The Right Amount of “Shut-Eye”. Women who got just 5 hours a sleep a night are twice as likely to fall into the women’s heart attack group. Sleep deprivation can promote calcium build-up in the arteries which can lead to plaque says Dr. Michelle Miller. So ladies, get in your “shut-eye.”

Tip #11: Get a Furball. Pets can be very soothing. A recent study found that cat owners were up to 40% less likely to die from a heart attack than those without a cat friend. This study was done by Dr. Adnan Quershi of the Zeenalt Quersahi Stroke Research Center. Dogs probably provide the same benefit.

Tip #12: Clear the Air. Reseach from the University of Michigan found that pollutants such as soot, nitrates, and metals can cause inflammation in the body. This can result in the hearts arteries being less flexible and can trigger a spike in blood pressure. A suggestion would be to invest in a HEPA filter such as those sold by Honeywell ($111 at amazon.com).

More tips for one month to a healthy heart and you will follow in the next post.

To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
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Women’s Heart Problems|Women’s Heart Problems May Be Misdiagnosed

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Sometimes, women’s heart problems are not as quickly and efficiently picked up as men’s. There is a reason for this and here is why. This is from a website called Guardian.co.uk

Women’s heart problems may be misdiagnosed as symptoms of stress

Doctors may be slower to diagnose women with heart disease, because they suspect their symptoms are caused by stress. That’s the message from a study of 230 doctors. The delay could deprive women of treatments that protect against heart attacks.
What do we know already?

Heart disease, where the arteries get clogged with fatty deposits, is the most common cause of heart attacks. Although it’s more common among men, women get heart disease too. It tends to happen to older women. It is thought that the hormones that women produce before the menopause protect women against heart problems.

Yet we know that even older women are less likely than men to be diagnosed with heart disease. This may mean they don’t get the treatment they need to prevent a heart attack.

We don’t know for sure why women don’t get diagnosed. In the past, some doctors have thought of heart disease as mainly a man’s problem. Also, women often have different symptoms from men if they have a heart attack, so that can confuse the diagnosis. But doctors are now aware that women also get heart disease, and that they sometimes have different symptoms. So researchers are looking for other reasons that might affect the doctors’ judgements.
What does the new study say?

The study asked 230 doctors to read case studies giving details of a man aged 47 and a woman aged 56 who had symptoms suggesting heart disease. Women aged 56 and men aged 47 have an equal risk of having a heart attack. Half the case studies included reports that the patient had recently had a stressful experience or felt anxious. The other half of the case studies just described symptoms.

In the case studies that just concentrated on symptoms, the doctors were equally likely, whether that patient was male or female, to suspect heart disease, refer the patient to a heart specialist, or to prescribe medicine to help protect against a heart attack. But in case studies that included details of the patient’s stressful experience or anxiety, doctors reacted differently depending on the patient’s gender.

If the doctor was told that the woman had been stressed and seemed anxious, they were much less likely to diagnose her with heart disease, less likely to send her to a specialist, and less likely to give her heart medicine. However, knowing that a man was anxious or stressed didn’t make any difference to the diagnosis of heart disease.

The doctors thought that women’s symptoms of chest pain, difficulty breathing and an irregular heartbeat were more likely to be signs of stress than of heart disease. But they didn’t interpret the men’s symptoms in this way. The results were the same for men and women doctors.
Where does the study come from?

The study was carried out by researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University in New York, USA. The results were presented at a medical conference, the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics scientific symposium. They haven’t been published in a medical journal, so we haven’t been able to look closely at the results.
What does this mean for me?

It’s important not to dismiss symptoms like chest pain or breathlessness. They can be signs of heart disease, for women as well as men. Stress can cause physical symptoms, but it’s important that doctors check for physical causes, rather than dismissing symptoms as the result of stress.
What should I do now?

If you’ve had symptoms like chest pain, irregular heartbeat or shortness of breath, it’s important to go to the doctor. If you’re not happy with their response, you can ask for a second opinion.
From:

Chiaramonte GR, Friend R, Jaffe A, et al. Gender Bias in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Interpretation of CHD Symptoms: Two Experimental Studies with Internists and Family Physicians. Presented at the 20th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics scientific symposium, Washington, October 12 2008.

To find out more about the symptoms of a heart attack, see our information on heart attack.

© BMJ Publishing Group Limited (“BMJ Group”) 2009

To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
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Heart Disease Prevention-Use These 8 Natural Doctors

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

As someone who enjoys learning about natural ways to stay healthy, including keeping a healthy heart, I find that these 8 natural doctors will do wonders not only for your body, but also your mental health. They are great tips for heart disease prevention. Even if a person does develop heart disease, they are natural heart disease treatments.

Everyday living in today’s society can be very taxing on our bodies. With hectic work schedules and quick or skipped meals, we are damaging and destroying our bodies a little bit more every day.

A very sure solution would be to employ eight natural doctors to aid in your healing process, including heart disease prevention. Don’t worry, they will not charge you any money, in fact, these doctors will actually help you save money.

Once you have followed the advice of these eight natural doctors, you will experience a new start in life. And ‘New Start’ is an easy way to remember these doctors. Let’s take a brief look at them one at a time.

N-E-W S-T-A-R-T

N – Nutrition
It is important to “watch what you eat”. Eating a lot of trans-fatty foods will not only make you overweight, but will aid in clogging your arteries. This can cause heart disease. Eating plenty of fresh, green, leafy vegetables is a great way to help your body get the vitamins and nutrients it needs to function properly. This is a perfect way to keep your heart healthy.

E – Exercise
The reason exercise is important is because this is how your heart gets stronger. A stronger heart means better blood flow. If you spend 30 minutes, three days a week, working out, not only will you feel better, but your mental abilities will also improve. For exercise to be effective, it must be progressive, systematic, and habitual. The more you exercise, the stronger every part of your body will become.

W – Water
It used to be said that you should drink 8 glasses of water each day. Today that number is debated as to whether that specific number applies to everybody or not. The bottom line is that your body is comprised of mostly water. Your brain needs plenty of fresh water everyday in order to function properly. While your body can go three days without water, your brain will start to experience negative effects within 12 to 14 hours. There is no substitute for water, not even sports drinks. By drinking plenty of water every day, your brain, kidneys, and most internal organs will function more efficiently.

S – Sunshine
Taking a break from your cubicle everyday and getting into the sunshine will do more for you than you may realize. According to Dr. Tedd Mitchell, in his article for USA Weekend, recent studies suggest that the sun’s ability to stimulate vitamin D production in the skin can make it an incredible boon to the body in fighting certain kinds of cancers, including some skin cancers. Taking short, regular breaks to allow your body to be exposed to sunshine is a good way to help you stay healthy.

T – Temperance
Temperance is keeping everything in moderation. We all know about being temperate in eating; don’t overeat or you will gain weight, etc. But temperance should be used in all areas. For example, too much sunshine can cause skin cancer, so limit how much sun you actually expose yourself to. In order to maintain a healthy life, you must use each of these natural doctors in moderation. Don’t overdo it in any area. Keeping well-balanced is the key to good health.

A – Air
Getting plenty of fresh air is extremely important; you cannot live more than a few minutes without it. Make sure that your homes and offices are properly ventilated. If possible, open some windows to provide cross-ventilation. Most people leave their windows shut during the winter months, causing the air to become stagnant and ill-smelling. If you cannot open the windows in your office, make sure you take your breaks outside so you can give your body the necessary oxygen it needs to keep healthy. When you are able to go outside and take ten deep breaths, it is like giving yourself an oxygen cocktail. Your body loves it.

R – Rest
Maybe you have heard that children grow while they sleep. This is true. During rest, your body is able to grow and to re-build itself. The brain tissue is being restored and the nerves are re-charged while you sleep. If you skimp on sleep, your body does not have adequate time to re-condition itself and to heal itself. Getting the necessary hours of sleep each night is important to maintain a healthy body.

T – Trust in God
Trusting in God is the most important of all natural doctors. If we believe that we were created in His image and that He sent His Son to redeem us, we should have no problem trusting Him to take care of us and to keep us healthy. If we do our part in eating nutritiously, exercising, drinking plenty of water, getting plenty of sunshine, being temperate in all areas, getting plenty of fresh air, and getting plenty of rest, God will do His part in sustaining our life to the fullest and keeping it healthy. Just trust Him, He knows what He’s doing.

I loved these 8 natural doctors. They are powerful ways to prevent heart disease and can be heart disease treatments for those who happen to develop the disease.

Begin to use these 8 natural doctors today.

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To Your Success,
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
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