Tips To Help Prevent Heart Disease

You should always keep in mind that whatever actions you do
today can either help to prevent, delay or minimize the effect
of heart disease or worsen it.

You should always keep in mind that whatever actions you do
today can either help to prevent, delay or minimize the effect
of heart disease or worsen it. The key is to control risk
factors. Granted that you cannot control every risk factor for
heart disease such as family history but you can definitely do
something about your behavior. Age and gender also influence
your risk of heart disease. Oral chelation can have a very
beneficial effect on reducing your risk of heart disease. 

Major Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Cholesterol Levels

Cholesterol is a type of a lipid, a soft, fat-like substance
that serves as a source of fuel. Excessive cholesterol can
cause build-up of atherosclerotic plaque. Accumulation of
plaque in arteries can block blood flow and lead to a heart
attack. LDL cholesterol, the so-called "bad" cholesterol, is
transported to sites throughout the body, where it's used to
repair cell membranes or to make hormones. LDL cholesterol can
accumulate in the walls of your arteries. HDL cholesterol, the
so-called "good" cholesterol, transports cholesterol to the
liver, where it's altered and removed from the body.

Blood Pressure

Normal blood pressure level is defined as less than 130
millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) for systolic blood pressure and
less than 85 mm Hg for diastolic blood pressure. The higher the
blood pressure, the more likely it is to take a toll on the
heart and on the brain. Blood pressure should be checked
whether or not your levels are high. For normal, check once
every two years. For high-normal, check once a year. If
extremely high, you should get immediate care. Then get
multiple measurements to know if a high level is sustained over
time.

Diabetes

Another risk factor for heart disease is diabetes, a chronic
disease of insulin deficiency or resistance. Type 2 diabetes,
the most common type, is associated with obesity and may be
prevented by maintaining ideal body weight through exercise and
balanced nutrition.

Tips For Controlling Risk of Heart Disease

Stop Smoking

The effect of smoking on your lungs can cause almost every
other medical condition.

Get Active

Routine physical activity is highly recommended and helpful in
controlling obesity. Try to perform 30 minutes of moderate
physical activity every day. Fast walking is one of the best
way to prevent heart disease. If you can lose even a small
amount of weight, five pounds for example, it may have a
positive effect on lipid levels and blood pressure preventing
heart disease.

Limit Alcohol Consumption

Limit daily alcohol intake to three ounces or fewer to prevent
heart disease. People who drink large amounts of alcohol (six
to eight ounces a day) tend to have higher blood pressure.

Watch What You Eat

Eat five helpings of fruits and vegetables daily to prevent
heart disease.
Maintain adequate dietary potassium, calcium and magnesium
intake.
Reduce saturated fats and cholesterol to stay away from heart
disease.

Consider using a quality edta or oral chelation product in your
diet.

Resources:
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About the Author: Mike has been helping people protect their
health for several years. All good health programs start with a
healthy heart. Let Mike guide you in getting started.
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