TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEART 1. Exercise regularly. You do not have to bench press heavy weights or run marathons. Anything that will elevate your heart rate to a good target level should be sufficient. 2. Eat colorful, low-fat meals. (( vegetables and fruits )) (( lean meat and fish )) 3. Get good sleep. It appears that 7 to 8 hours is about right, while 5 or less can be harmful. Even sleeping too much may be a heart risk. 4. Reduce your stress. You can improve your health by learning to meditate, pray, or just plain relax. 5. Take fish oil supplements. If your triglycerides are high, it can be a precursor to heart problems if not treated. Omega-3 fish oil supplements can lower those triglycerides significantly or keep them at a healthy level. Omega-3 has also been shown to help by reducing arrhythmias and decreasing plaque in the circulatory system. 6. Try garlic supplements. It seems to lower blood cholesterol somewhat, and may lower blood pressure.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:08:34 +0000
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