As I was going through Newswise.com, I saw this piece of work. It is a candid piece of advice to women about their health and early warning signs of heart diseases. It is a Valentine message by Doctor Anita Varkey, MD of Loyola University Health System
What is Angina?
Angina is a heart condition characterized by pain or
discomfort in the chest that results from plaque buildup in the arteries causing reduced blood flow to the heart.
“With angina, the pain can be mild, so just because a woman doesn’t feel like she is having a traditional heart attack doesn’t mean that she should ignore chest discomfort,” said Anita Varkey, MD.
Other symptoms of angina include chest pressure, discomfort in the jaw, neck or left arm, nausea, dizziness and shortness of breath. Symptoms typically result from physical exertion.
While age is a risk factor for angina that can’t be controlled, there are steps women can take to prevent this condition.
1. Be proactive about your health. Don’t delay seeing your doctor if you experience symptoms of angina. Dr. Varkey suggests seeking medical attention if you have chest pain that lasts for 15 minutes or more and doesn’t subside with an antacid.
2. Opt for fresh or frozen vegetables. This will help to reduce blood pressure by lowering sodium intake. If you must eat canned goods, make sure you rinse them first to remove some of the salt.
3.Avoid white foods. Eliminate added sugars and white rice, bread and pasta from your diet to control your blood sugar.
4. Avoid red meat and dairy products, which contain saturated fats, and skip processed foods that contain trans-fats. Opt for the Mediterranean diet, which has been found to help reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
Mediterranean diet include proportionally high consumption of olive oil, legumes,
unrefined cereals , fruits, and vegetables , moderate to high
consumption of fish, moderate consumption of dairy products
(mostly as cheese and yogurt), moderate wine consumption, and
low consumption of meat and meat products(Wikipedia)
5. Maintain a healthy weight. An optimal weight will prevent the heart from having to work harder to pump blood throughout the body.
6. Spend more time in motion. The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of moderate exercise fives days a week. If this seems overwhelming, break it into two, 15-minute increments five days a week.
7. Kick the habit the non-traditional way. If you have tried all traditional methods to quit smoking, opt for acupuncture or hypnosis.
8. Become more Zen. Stress can lead to inflammation, an underlying cause of heart disease. By keeping stress under control you also will be less likely to engage in harmful behaviors such as smoking, drinking to excess eating unhealthy food.
9. Prioritize sleep and put off the to-do list until morning. Sleep tends to suffer when our lives are busy. But poor sleep habits also can lead to inflammation and heart disease. Make it a priority to limit caffeine and other stimulants right before bed and get to sleep earlier each night.
What is Angina?
Angina is a heart condition characterized by pain or
discomfort in the chest that results from plaque buildup in the arteries causing reduced blood flow to the heart.
“With angina, the pain can be mild, so just because a woman doesn’t feel like she is having a traditional heart attack doesn’t mean that she should ignore chest discomfort,” said Anita Varkey, MD.
Other symptoms of angina include chest pressure, discomfort in the jaw, neck or left arm, nausea, dizziness and shortness of breath. Symptoms typically result from physical exertion.
While age is a risk factor for angina that can’t be controlled, there are steps women can take to prevent this condition.
1. Be proactive about your health. Don’t delay seeing your doctor if you experience symptoms of angina. Dr. Varkey suggests seeking medical attention if you have chest pain that lasts for 15 minutes or more and doesn’t subside with an antacid.
2. Opt for fresh or frozen vegetables. This will help to reduce blood pressure by lowering sodium intake. If you must eat canned goods, make sure you rinse them first to remove some of the salt.
3.Avoid white foods. Eliminate added sugars and white rice, bread and pasta from your diet to control your blood sugar.
4. Avoid red meat and dairy products, which contain saturated fats, and skip processed foods that contain trans-fats. Opt for the Mediterranean diet, which has been found to help reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
Mediterranean diet include proportionally high consumption of olive oil, legumes,
unrefined cereals , fruits, and vegetables , moderate to high
consumption of fish, moderate consumption of dairy products
(mostly as cheese and yogurt), moderate wine consumption, and
low consumption of meat and meat products(Wikipedia)
5. Maintain a healthy weight. An optimal weight will prevent the heart from having to work harder to pump blood throughout the body.
6. Spend more time in motion. The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of moderate exercise fives days a week. If this seems overwhelming, break it into two, 15-minute increments five days a week.
7. Kick the habit the non-traditional way. If you have tried all traditional methods to quit smoking, opt for acupuncture or hypnosis.
8. Become more Zen. Stress can lead to inflammation, an underlying cause of heart disease. By keeping stress under control you also will be less likely to engage in harmful behaviors such as smoking, drinking to excess eating unhealthy food.
9. Prioritize sleep and put off the to-do list until morning. Sleep tends to suffer when our lives are busy. But poor sleep habits also can lead to inflammation and heart disease. Make it a priority to limit caffeine and other stimulants right before bed and get to sleep earlier each night.
Posts
Ever think of medical insurance with regard to canine? Examine all you have covered by insurance as part of your household, and just isn't Fido value pet and canine medical insurance? As medical insurance is vital with regard to people, you'll find which medical Trucking Insurance with regard to canine may be as essential.
ReplyDelete