For the past couple of years I have been a cardiovascular analyst for Intermountain Healthcare. I have reviewed thousands of charts for people with heart disease. It has been an eye opening experience for me. Why? Because of the number of people that have no idea that they have heart disease, and the statistical analysis that proves that they have the ability to reduce and/or destroy the power of this disease in their lives. In prior posts I have mentioned that heart disease runs in my family. I never met my Mom's dad because he died of heart disease when he was forty-nine years old. Well...if you're like me, then you are at a higher risk for heart disease based on nothing you can control. This means that whatever you CAN control is extremely important. In that light, here are 7 ways to reduce your risk for heart disease:
#1- Quit Smoking: Smokers have more than twice the risk.
#2- Get Fit: Absolutely anything you can do to become more active will help.
#3- Improve Cholesterol: Get blood work done and consult with your Doctor.
#4- Control High Blood Pressure: Get a check up and consult with your Doctor.
#5- Control Diabetes: Healthy diet, exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, ect.
#6- Eat Right: Low salt, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and refined sugars.
#7- Manage Stress: Use exercise, and other natural ways to relieve pressure.
So there ya go. Each of these things can reduce your risks. I hate heart disease, and I hope to dedicate my life to its destruction in my life and in the lives of others. Thanks for reading!
