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Heart Disease Prevention Tip-Use These Top 10 Heart Helpers

Monday, July 25th, 2011
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Heart disease is an ever growing problem in our western society. However, if you follow these top 10 heart disease prevention tips, you will be well on your way to having a healthy heart for life!

Tip #1: Use healing honey. Did you know that just taking 2 teaspoons of raw honey a day is thought by many in the nutrition field to be the best tonic for strengthening your heart? Plus, it’s good for general physical repair. Just take it straight or in a glass of water.

Tip #2: Take a brisk walk everyday. When I say brisk walking, I mean doing a 20 minute mile (three miles an hour). Recent studies have shown that the risk of a heart attack can be decreased by 30-40% for women who walked briskly at least 3 hours a week. Guys, I’m sure you would get the similar results!

Tip #3: Supplement with vitamin b15. Dr. Richard A. Passwater who is a renowned research biochemist, has found this vitamin speeds up the healing of scar tissue around the heart and can reduce some of the side effects of heart medications. He suggest a patient take 150 mg a day along with a B-complex vitamin.

Tip #4: Add hawthorn berries to your diet. This is especially good for those following a heart patient diet. What the berries do is normalize blood pressure by regulating the heart action. In turn, this improves heart valve defects, helps people with a lot of stress, strengthens weakened heart muscles, and can help prevent atherosclerosis.

Tip #5: Use Omega 3‘s Daily. These fatty acids affects many factors linked to cardiovascular disease. For instance, they help to lower cholesterol levels and triglycerides, inhibit excessive platelet aggregation, etc. You can find these in many foods such as salmon, mackerel, and Flaxseed oil.

Tip #6: Eat wheat germ every day. It is believed this helps reduce hardening of the arteries.

Tip #7: Take a garlic supplement everyday. This will protect and strengthen the heart and is a natural blood thinner.

Tip #8: Eat onions daily. Many Russian scientists believe that these vegetable have many benefits for those with heart problems.

Tip #9: Drink lemon juice every day. Just drink half of freshly squeezed juice in a cup of warm water. This is not only heart healthy, but will help other parts of your body as well.

Tip #10: Rev up your circulation with cayenne. Just take 1/8 of a teaspoon in a cup of water, mix, and drink. This is great for the heart since cayenne if reputed to be the purest herbal stimulant.

Well, we have covered 10 easy actions you can take each day to have a healthy heart. If you follow these heart disease prevention tips, your heart will thank you for it!

To Your Success,

Monique

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How to Prevent Heart Disease-Three Tips for A Healthy Heart

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Heart disease is the #1 killer for women. The great news is that there are many things women can do ensure they have a healthy heart.

I know you will enjoy this article by Nina Kathryn Hauptman. In it, she discusses three things you can do to keep your heart healthy.

How to Prevent Heart Disease
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is that it is usually preventable if healthy habits are adopted. It may take a bit of effort, but once you have learned how to prevent heart disease you can extend the length of your life.

Tip #1: Eat Right

Naturally, this is easier said than done. Most people tend to choose foods for their flavor rather than their nutritional value. However, it is entirely possible to have the best of both worlds in this case. Experiment with different recipes, or take a trip to a health-conscious restaurant for meal ideas.

Foods to Avoid
* Stay away from foods that are high in cholesterol, saturated fat and trans fat. Consume the following in moderation, or not at all:

1. Beef
2. Pork
3. Full-fat dairy
4. Eggs
5. Shrimp
6. Butter
7. Lard
8. Coconut oil
9. Palm oil
10. Excessive amounts of alcohol (over 1-2 drinks per day)

Foods to Embrace
* Many foods will actually lower cholesterol levels and improve heart function. Foods containing polyunsaturated fats, especially Omega-3′s, are very beneficial for your heart. Add the following to your diet:

1. Fruits
2. Vegetables
3. Fish
4. Beans
5. Walnuts
6. Almonds
7. Flaxseed oil
8. Canola oil
9. One to two alcoholic beverages daily (more is counteractive)

Tip #2 Get Moving

Getting adequate exercise is vital to heart health. Staying active will help remove excess weight and reduce stress, both of which are linked to heart disease. You don’t need to buy an expensive gym membership to get a good workout. You can go for a walk or a jog, opt for the stairs instead of the elevator, do household chores, or ride a bicycle. Experts recommend getting 30-60 minutes of exercise at least 4 days per week.

Tip #3: See Your Doctor

Your physician is the only one who can tell you what shape your heart is in. Get yourself screened annually. If your doctor notices any problems with your health, they will let you know and recommend a course of action. Going to the doctor may be scary for some people, but an office visit is not nearly as frightening as a trip to the emergency room because of a heart attack.

Other Tips:

* You can also help avoid heart disease by:

1. Reducing stress in your life
2. Not smoking
3. Maintaining a healthy weight

Conclusion:
Keeping your heart healthy is usually just a matter of taking care of your body. Eat right and exercise, and you will help not only your heart, but your overall health and appearance. Following the guidelines above will help you lose weight, avoid cancer and fight off infections in addition to bolstering your cardiovascular well-being.

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