FISH OIL
For a healthy heart, One must not simply ignore Fish Oil. According to recent major studies, if you have high cholesterol, fish oil can lower your chances of developing CVD by nearly 20%!!! For person who had Heart Attack, it can reduce the chances of heart attack again by 15 to 30%. The reason for its cardio protective properties come from its fatty acids chains of EPA and DHA. Sounds familiar? Yang selalu iklan susu bayi sebut tu la~~~
Fish oil can be easily obtain through the consumption of deep sea fishes such as Tuna, Cod, Salmon, Mackerel and even Sardine. Having 2 fish meals per week or through supplement is enough to achieve the needed dosage.
EXERCISE!
Basically, any type of exercise is good for your health. However, there are some workouts that are specially effective in raising HDL (the GOOD GUY cholesterol). First, the longer your aerobic workout (duration or distance), the better the results. Remember!. Intensity doesn't matter as much.
Combination of aerobic and strength regimen can even help BURN FAT. Try a weekly program that alternates 2-3 days of walks, runs or bike ride with 2-3 days of body resistance training. (Sedentary peeps can try work up slowly with guidance of doctor, dietitian or trainer.)
Meditate
Studies have shown that by simply meditation you can improve blood pressure and narrowing of the arteries. In a recent recent, among 201 subjects with cardiovascular disease, those who learned meditation were 47% less likely than non meditators to have heart attack or stroke or die of any cause.
Quit SMOKING
For YEARS our government has campaigned against SMOKING.Smoking accounts for about 1 in 5 deaths from CVD. Risk increases with the no. of cigarettes smoked each day.
Special tips to kick the habit includes:
- Setting date to quit
- Write down why you want to quit
- Be CONFIDENT! Always think positively and tell yourself " I am NOT a smoker"
- Get support if you need it.
- Exercise more, Chew sugarless gum and bath frequently can overcome urge of smoke.
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