Heart Health

February is American Heart Awareness month. When people think of heart health they normally think of one thing, their cholesterol numbers. Having a healthy heart is more than cholesterol. What if you do have high numbers, what then? How do you lower those numbers? What constitutes a healthy heart?

Health, no matter what organ we are talking about, is multifaceted. It is never just one thing that helps a person regain their health. It is the combination of taking the right steps before you are sick, and those same steps apply if you are sick.

1. Diet - Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, low in grain consumption, mixed with balance protein sources, like range free meats and fresh caught fish, can guard the health of your heart. Supplementing your diet with Omega 3 fish oil can also improve the heart’s health.

2. Exercise – Exercise is an important key a lot of people skip. People tend to think it is necessary to go to a gym and spend an hour a day working out, so they give up. I tell all my clients to start with walking and only 15 minutes a day at first and then work up from there. It is essential to begin with something easy at first. This short amount of time allotted for exercise makes the goal attainable and the benefits are huge. Most people find when they start with 15 minutes it isn’t long before they are walking 30 without even thinking about it.

3. Meditation – Meditation doesn’t require sitting cross legged chanting OM. It can be 10 minutes sitting quietly in your bedroom, garden or even your car on a break at work. It takes just minutes to still your mind and breathe deep. Try just listening to the sounds around you, the birds chirping, the clock ticking, even voices in the distance. Try not to think of the list of things you have to do, yes, try not to think at all! It takes practice but persistence will pay off.

4. Stress – Eliminate the extra things that cause stress in your life. You may not be able to change jobs or stop being a care giver, for example, but there are small things you can do to de-stress. Turn off your cell phone for a couple hours. Say no to people or organizations when you know it is just going to add more stress to your life. Saying no is sometimes saying yes to your heart.

5. Sleep – The last key to a healthy heart is getting a good night’s sleep.  Try to go to bed around the same time every night. Grown-ups need a bedtime just like kids do! Turn the TV and computer off 30 minutes before bed. Use those 30 minutes to prepare for sleep; take a bath, read a little, meditate or listen to relaxing music. You can’t hit the bed at high speed and expect to fall to sleep.

If you are worried about the health of your heart and still not sure what steps you should take and what supplement s you need, give us a call! At OVitaminPro.com we are always available to help you with your health concerns!

You don’t have to wait to be diagnosed with high cholesterol, or have a strong family history of heart disease to take preventative action and care of your heart. If you find yourself living a sedentary lifestyle and not fitting exercise into your hectic schedule, the time to start taking care of your heart is now! A healthy heart is an intrigal component to your overall wellness. Here at OVitaminPro, we want to help guide you in caring for your cardiovascular system with natural solutions. Combining exercise, a healthy diet and these heart support supplements can help keep your heart in tip top shape:

• Fish Oil- Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Research has discovered that omega-3 fatty acids decrease your risk of abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias), which can lead to extreme health risks and death. Omega 3’s work by decreasing triglyceride levels, the growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque and blood pressure.
• Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10): CoQ10 is extremely effective in the prevention and treatment of heart disease to its amazing ability to improve energy production in cells. CoQ10 also inhibits blood clot formation and acts as an extremely powerful antioxidant.
• Vitamin D: Vitamin D deficiency is extremely high and a staggering body of evidence suggests that Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of heart disease and is also linked to high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. People with low Vitamin D levels are twice as likely to suffer from a heart attack, stroke or other heart-related event.
• Niacin: Niacin, also known as B3 lowers bad cholesterol from being absorbed in the intestine. Since high cholesterol has been linked to cardiovascular disease, lowering this LDL levels is a great way to adopt preventive action.

Coupled with diet and exercise, these nutrients as listed above can positively impact your overall heart health. As always, feel free to ask us questions and be sure to talk to your doctor before starting any supplementation to make sure these are right for you!

P.S. February is American Heart Month – now is the perfect time to start taking better care of your heart!

Perfusia-SR

In the United States alone, 68 million people are battling high blood pressure on a daily basis. Not only can high blood pressure lead to having a stroke and/or a heart attack, it can also lead to many other health problems. The good news is, however, that with a few simple steps from OVitaminPro.com, you can help to prevent hypertension and live a long, healthy, and happy life.

Here are a few ways you can manage and lower your blood pressure naturally:

• Eat more veggies — Eating healthy is an enormous factor is living a hypertension-free lifestyle. Start by cutting out many of the processed foods you eat, such as canned vegetables and frozen TV dinners, and substitute them for fresh ingredients. Many pre-made foods are high in sodium and can put you at risk for high blood pressure.

• Get out and exercise — Being a couch-potato is not recommended when trying to combat high blood pressure. It is, however, recommended to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. That could be going for a brisk walk before the kids get up or throwing a Frisbee to your dog for a little bit. Getting outside and running around counts when it comes to winning the battle with hypertension.

• Don’t smoke. – Along with the countless other ways it can be attributed to having poor health, smoking increases the risk of having hypertension. Quitting smoking can be difficult, but in the long run it will help you enjoy a fuller and, hopefully, longer life.

• Monitor your BP – When you go to the doctor for a check-up, they usually take your blood pressure. It your responsibility to keep your BP level in check and know when it is at an unhealthy level. If you do end up having hypertension, there are certain treatment options available, but all plans will have a common step: know your numbers.

• Reduce stress – Those who have high stress levels also tend to be at risk for hypertension. Set aside a few minutes a day to meditate or find ways to naturally reduce your stress. Breathe deeply, get plenty of sleep, and try to manage you time better so that you’re not always feeling overextended.

• Supplement – There are several supplements out there that can help reduce high blood pressure naturally and they include Perfusia-SR, Forskolin Extract, and magnesium supplements.

How do you keep your blood pressure in check naturally?