Make Your Heart Strong As Hell
Heart attack, which is also known as myocardial infarction, is a major cause of worldwide deaths. Heart disease occurs when the arteries that supply oxygenated blood to the heart get blocked due to some stupid clot formation. This blood flow interruption can lead to the damage of the heart muscle and ultimately result in tissue death.
Heredity and genetic condition play a major role in matters of heart – and I’m not just talking about love here *sniff*. You might have an increased risk of heart disease if someone from your family is suffering from this disease; therefore it is crucial that you take precautions beforehand. Choose the right family. Other risk factors include gender with men being more prone to develop heart disease and progressing of age where the body becomes more susceptible to diseases.
Understanding the signs and symptoms of heart attack can be a primary step in the prevention of heart disease. Some of the common signs and symptoms that act as a red alert are:
1. Uncomfortable pressure or squeezing feeling in the center of the chest that lasts for a few seconds, unless you’re getting punched there
2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, shoulders, back, neck and jaws
3. Spasms while breathing
4. Sweating
5. Fainting a lot
6. Nausea, vomiting and light-headedness
7. Constant tiredness
Monitoring your heart and changing your lifestyle will ensure a healthy heart and a long life. It is always best to control heart disease and address it near the beginning rather than ending up lying on the gurney, that’s what Rick Steel always says. Below are some of the tips that will assist you in lowering your cardiac risk factors.
Blood pressure management: High cholesterol foods should be totally avoided and blood pressure checked at least once a year.
Stop smoking: If you value your life and heart then you need to give up the habit, if you smoke, immediately as cardiac and many other health-related problems are caused by active smoking. So it’s official: Rick Steel says you should stop smoking. Although quitting consumption of alcohol is never painless (God knows I need it most mornings) it can save you from further degeneration of your organs. Smoking harms the body and interferes with the proper functioning of the organs.
Healthy diet: Reduce the amount of fat, cholesterol levels and salt in your daily routine as these intervene with the smooth blood flow and cause clot formation which results in the arteries getting blocked and blood pressure levels rising. Healthy foods should be integrated into the diet which include fish, green leafy vegetables (not grass though, I learned that the hard way), and lots of fresh fruits. These are very salubrious – yeah that’s right – in preventing clot formation and bolstering the arteries from rough abrasion.
Exercise daily: exercise improves the heart muscle and increases the blood flow. It has the ability to manage diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and keeping your body weight under control – the kind of control some people sorely need. Regularly indulging in half an hour of vigorous walk not only refreshes the mind but is superb for your heart also.
A heart attack is no simple problem. It can be very traumatic and daunting (unless you’re Rick Steel). Diagnosing this disease early can be the key to its prevention. It is never too late to take steps to strengthen your heart and keep it fit and healthy. Many people who have suffered heart attacks lead happy lives. Changing your habits and following the above steps can go a long way to guarantee that your risk of getting a heart attack is reduced to minimum.
