A healthier heart

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  • Common tips for a heathier heart we all know:
  • Eat a heart-healthy diet.
  • Get active.
  • Stay at a healthy weight.
  • Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
  • Control your cholesterol, blood glucose (sugar), and blood pressure.
  • Drink alcohol only in moderation.
  • Manage stress
  • Get enough sleep

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Much of it is in our control. Are we addressing it from the body, mind and spirit perspective?

Basic habits most people can regulate 1) eat fish twice a week, 2) limit saturated and trans fats, 3) choose healthy monosaturated fats , 4) choose whole over refined grains 5) Eat foods rich in potassium and magnesium 6) maintain healthy weight and waist size 7) Exercise most days of the week an fats. After these basics aren't enough.

Taking care of our mental health affects our heart, what can we do in this area of our life?

Some Christian practices may promote heart health include cultivating gratitude, hope, forgiveness and love  health, Studies show those that indivuals who practice their Christian faith, handle stressful situations better.  American Heart Journal says prayer helps heart. 

These posts are meant to engage us in issues that we face, connect the mind, body and spirit for the betterment of our well being.  Study it out, love yourself enough to make changes. Hear a nurse's story, her journey of a heathier activated heart and life. Find link on our Events and Replays pg, https://attacatalystcare.blogspot.com/p/events.html 

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