Prevent Heart Attack Risk During the Holidays with These 5 Tips
5 Tips to Prevent Heart Attack
Learning to prevent heart attack risk during holidays is crucial since it is full of physical and emotional distress. As a heart surgeon, Dr. Oz has seen countless times the "Holiday Heart Attack" and you or someone you love could be at risk right now.
5 Ways to Prevent Having a Heart Attack and Save A Life
Heart Disease is the single leading cause of death of men and women in America. Close to one million will be having a heart attack this year with about one person dying every minute.
1) Alcohol: Limit the amount you drink because alcohol affects muscles like the heart
2) Fatty Foods: Avoid high fat food such as eggnog or pecan pie to keep from clogging arteries further. After a single high fat meal, heart arteries don't work well for 6-12 hours. Try loading plates with healthy choices and small portions of rich treats.
3) Emotional Triggers: Cope with feelings. Know how feelings affect the heart and deal with depression, grief and emotional catastrophes.
4) Stay away from the fireplace. In older homes or less well ventilated homes, if the fireplace is not ventilated properly, there are a lot of particles and toxins in the air. This can be toxic to arteries and respiratory problems causing an asthma flareup, which can affect the heart. Steer clear of the fireplace or don't be around them all the time.
5) Additionally, people get busy and miss medication and exercise. Pack pills ahead of time and invite family for a walk. Try low-fat eggnog without rum or mulled cider instead of mulled wine. This information is important for a happy holiday season and protects family from heart attack risks.
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Source:
Dr. Oz
Article for information purposes only. Not intended as replacement for medical care.
Prevent Heart Attack Risk During the Holidays with these 5 Tips copyright 2009
Published by Deborah Oakes, NPS
Certified National Product Specialist, Author: "H1N1 Threat Reduced Using Natural Healthcare" and "Home & Hearth Recipes." View profile
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