Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the While some people are genetically predisposed to heart disease; high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use and second hand smoke are associated risk factors for this condition which can be reduced or controlled.
No matter what your age, there are ways that you can significantly reduce your risk for heart disease.
These include the following:
- If you don't smoke, don't start. If you do, quit. Tobacco use is one of the primary risk factors for heart disease. But your fate is not sealed if you have smoked for years. Your tobacco-related risk for heart disease begins to decrease just a few months after you quit smoking and after five years of being smoke-free, your risk is the same as that of someone who has never smoked.
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Avoid cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium as much as possible. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables instead as this will help keep your cholesterol and blood pressure low. Maintaining a healthy weight will also help in reducing your risk.
- Exercise regularly. Working out for 30 minutes each day, or at least three times a week, is good for your heart. It improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, and keeps your cholesterol in check.
- If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar under control. Whether achieved through diet or medication, this is very important. High blood sugar can greatly increase your risk of heart disease.
- Relax. Stress increases your blood pressure and heart rate, thus increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease. Meditation and other relaxation techniques can help reduce stress levels.
- Go to the doctor for regular check-ups. While many of the risk factors for heart disease are not readily apparent without testing (you can check your own blood pressure and blood sugar), it's still a good idea to see your doctor since we can't check our own cholesterol or run other tests ourselves.
- Consider taking vitamins and other supplements. Your doctor can help you determine which ones can be of benefit to you. Vitamin E is believed to reduce the risk of a heart attack, as are supplements such as CoQ10 and L-carnitine.
Because so many of today’s typical diets lack fundamental nutritional elements, supplements can add to one’s ability to control the risk factors of heart disease. The Body Focus Essentials Heart-Cholesterol Support Formula contains phytosterols, or plant sterols, to help reduce these risks.
Positive research and studies have shown the effects of phytosterols on cholesterol with one study concluding that consuming 2 grams of phytosterols daily could slash the risk of heart disease by as much as 25%. The FDA has recently approved the following claim on supplements containing phytosterols:
Dietary supplements or food containing at least 400mg per serving of free phytosterols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 800mg, as part of a diet low in saturated fat & cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol.
Our Heart-Cholesterol Support formula contains 400mg of phytosterols as well as salicin, a natural anti-inflammatory agent similar to aspirin and nattokinase, an enzyme traditionally used to support healthy blood flow and minimize chances of developing heart and vascular diseases.
While there is no magic bullet that prevents heart disease, you can reduce your risk by being proactive and taking preventive steps. Reduce your risk and you may be able to avoid having to take medication or make drastic changes later on while increasing your chances of living a long, high-quality life.
The statements regarding The Body Focus™ Essentials Nutritional Supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All supplements are made in the USA.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
To order The Body Focus™ Essentials Heart-Cholesterol Support Formula click here.
Stay hydrated...
On average, we should drink one liter of water daily (drink an extra 8 oz of water for every 25 pounds overweight). This amount should increase if you are exercising or in extreme heat.
Laser hair removal for men?
If you thought laser hair removal was just for women, guess again. When it comes to removing unwanted hair, aestheticians report men and women are dead even in this department.