Heart Health

The 3 Practical Methods to Promoting Heart Health

Heart Health

The 3 Practical Methods to Promoting Heart Health

The 3 Practical Methods to Promoting Heart Health

Supporting heart health requires a mixture of exercise, a heart health diet and heart supplements. Each of these three elements plays an important role in promoting heart health, and the combination of the 3 works in synergy for optimum heart health advantages.

Here Are The 3 Practical Methods to Promoting Heart Health-

The 3 Practical Methods to Promoting Heart Health #1:Heart Health Tip – Exercise

The American Heart Association reccomends that even moderate activity could be beneficial for the heart. According to the studies the effect of inactivity on the heart is comparable to that of smoking, raised cholesterol levels and hypertension. So living a non-active lifestyle may be as harmful to the heart as smoking!

The American Heart Association recommends that all healthy adults get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, 5 days a week. Such activities could include swimming, jogging, aerobic dancing, yard work, gardening, walking, climbing stairs, or cycling.

Aerobic exercises in particular help to encourage the proliferation of oxygen in the blood and improve heart palpitation. This gives a good workout for the heart and lungs. Anaerobic exercise aids you to build muscles. You need to mix your exercise routine with aerobic, anaerobic and stretches.

Exercise helps you to:

Strengthen the functions of your heart and lungs, as well as other organs within the body.

Build strength and endurance

Help to boost energy levels

Optimize metabolism

Release stress and tension accumulated in joints and muscles

Increases joint mobility and flexibility

Supports healthy blood flow to all organs

Tones skin health

Helps promote regularity of stools

Supports immune health

Before beginning any workout program consult with your physician for an exercise regiment that’s suitable for you.

The 3 Practical Methods to Promoting Heart Health #2: Heart Health Tip – Diet that Supports (Heart) Health

There is certainly really no such thing as a heart health friendly diet! What we’re talking about is well-balanced nutrition which is appropriate for everyone. The reason we feel it’s a heart healthy diet is due to the consequences connected with unhealthy eating that have a primary or indirect relation to heart health.

A well balanced diet supports healthy ways of eating and overall health, including heart health. A balanced diet includes:

At least 5 servings a day of fresh fruits and vegetables

At least 6 cups on a daily basis of grains (preferably whole grain products).

An adequate intake of 25 to 40 grams of dietary fiber every day

Watching your calories to keep up an optimal weight.

Limiting your consumption of high calories foods, as well as foods which contain trans fats, hydrogenated oils, fast foods and fried foods.

Eating fatty fish at least twice each week for the omega 3 benefits.

Focus on eating nutritional foods, instead of high-calorie foods which have little nutritive value.

The 3 Practical Methods to Promoting Heart Health #3:Heart Health Tip – Heart Supplements

There are certain nutrients that studies have shown have a favorable affect on heart health. Try these nutrients and how they help to aid heart functions:

Omega 3 fatty acids. Both the Food and Drug Administration also, the American Heart Association have recognized the benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids for supporting heart health by helping to maintain regular cholesterol levels.

CoQ10. This vitamin-like substance is concentrated in the heart muscles and supplies energy for its functions.

Folic acid.This member of the B vitamins allows you support healthy homocysteine levels, needed to arterial health.

Phytosterols. Research suggests that phytosterols may play a role in the proper elimination of bad cholesterol from the system, inhibiting its absorption by the body.

A well-formulated cardio supplement like CardioMatrix contains a mixture of the above heart health friendly nutrients. Used regularly, they play an active role in supporting cardio health as well as a healthy diet and exercise regimen.

Make sure and consult your personal doctor before using any of the above Three Basic Approaches for Promoting Heart Health Suggestions.

 

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Posted by admin - February 15, 2012 at 4:09 am

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can anyone plese provide a scientific source to explain the benefits of cayenne pepper and heart health?

im not doubting cayenne as i used it to treat severe bloody noses which i never get anymore. plus i now rarely bruise and my heart beats stronger and i definetly appreciate it.

but im having a hard time finding a medical/scientific study specificaly explaing HOW cayenne pepper effects the heart and how it benefits overall cardiovascular health.

I can only agree with "natpractitioner".
Do your own research – it is more satisfying.

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Posted by admin - February 13, 2012 at 2:15 am

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Shoshanna’s Kitchen Episode 6 – Heart Healthy Smoothies

1 C. Red grapes – frozen (concord is best)
2 Leaves of fresh kale – chopped
2 tbsp. Orange juice concentrate
3/4 C. Grape juice
2 Eggshell-water ice cubes
4 Pecan halves or walnut halves (optional)
3/4 C. Grape juice
1/2 C. Eggshell water
1/2 tsp. Nettle leaf powder
1/4 tsp. Spirulina pwder
1 tsp. Ginseng powder
1/2 tsp. Ginko leaf powder
1 tsp. Hawthorn berries

All the processed fats in foods we eat today put our heart through so much turmoil! The average person needs to supplement their diet with heart healthy herbs to keep our hearts at full-power. This video shows you a natural and healthy way to keep your heart muscle pumping hard through what trials we put it through.

Heart Health Herba-Smoothie mix is a great combination for building a healthy heart and improving general health. Some effects of the herbs include:
Hawthorn: Best herb for strengthening the heart. Relates high and low blood pressure, arrhythmic heartbeats, irregular pulse, prevents hardening of the arteries and much more
Bilberry: Anti-aging properties, prevents free-radical damage, increases blood circulation, and more
Turmeric: Powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Alfalfa: Extremely rich in vitamins and minerals, blood purifier (AVOID WHILE TAKING BLOOD THINNING AGENTS)
Oat straw: Excellent source of the major minerals

Duration : 0:5:40

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Posted by admin - February 12, 2012 at 7:56 pm

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Yoga boosts heart health

Want to have a healthy heart? Practice yoga daily as Indian researchers have claimed that breathing exercises, stretching, relaxation and meditation improve heart health .

According to the researchers at IIT-Roorkee in Uttarakhand, heart rate variability, a sign of a healthy heart, has been shown to be higher in yoga practitioners than in non-practitioners.

Ramesh Kumar Sunkaria, Vinod Kumar and Suresh Chandra Saxena of the Electrical Engineering Department evaluated two small groups of men in order to see whether yoga can improve heart health.

The team said that in their preliminary study of 84 volunteers, there was strengthening of parasympathetic (vagal) control in subjects who regularly practice yoga, which is indicative of better autonomic control over heart rate and so a healthier heart.

They analysed the “HRV spectra” of the electrocardiograms (ECG) of 42 healthy male volunteers who were non-yogic practitioners, and 42 who are experienced practitioners, all volunteers were aged between 18 and 48 years.

The spectral analysis of HRV is an important tool in exploring heart health and the mechanisms of heart rate regulation, according to the team.

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Posted by admin - February 12, 2012 at 1:35 pm

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Five Red Foods for Heart Health

Dr. Jennifer Ashton spoke to Maggie Rodriguez about five “red” foods that help protect against heart disease including tomatoes and chilies.

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Posted by admin - February 10, 2012 at 6:12 pm

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Cholesterol and Your Heart Health Part 1

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center’s community health seminar on Cholesterol and Your Heart Health by Dr. Thomas Oliver. Learn what cholesterol is, how it impacts your heart health and how to manage your cholesterol.

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Posted by admin - February 6, 2012 at 9:16 am

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