7 Ways To Take Care Of Your Heart Health

7 Ways To Take Care Of Your Heart Health

The heart is the most significant organ of our body, that is caged in our chest, and beats for a lifetime. Heart health is a very important factor for a healthy life.

The healthy functioning of the heart is as vital as other organs of the body. It is responsible for pushing and feeding all the organs in the body with oxygen and blood to work. This tells how important it is for the heart to keep on Pushing without a break. 

 

In this article, we will learn to keep our hearts healthy and disease-free. 

 

Yoga

If you haven’t laid your foot on the yoga mat yet, then it’s time to jump onto one. Be it yoga or exercising, they both are equally meant for the organs like the heart. Inactivity can slow down the Normal pumping rate, making you feel lethargic. Yoga proves to be beneficial for strengthening the heart muscle and increasing the blood flow to various organs. 

 

Moderate Salt Consumption

Salt may prove to be bad for your heart health. Salt is known to cause problems like coronary heart disease. Fixing your daily salt intake can lead to better heart health. Taking it in adequate amounts will manage the high blood pressure to remain under control.

 

Eliminate Fats

Fats have a dangerous impact on your heart. It is necessary to eliminate the level of fat intake so that it doesn’t turn out to be perilous. The increased level of bad cholesterol can cause atherosclerosis. The best way to take care of your daily fat intake is to track your eating habits. Switch your fat intake with healthy dry fruits like almonds. It will help you get relief from bad cholesterol. You can either try to avoid or eliminate it slowly out of your diet. 

 

Go Green

Green does wonder, be it a vegetable or a tea, your body will love both. Green tea refreshes the mind, boosts immunity, and also protects against heart diseases. Add some dry fruits to add extra taste to the tea. Dry fruits like almonds and walnuts aid in taking care of your cardio health. Green vegetables are the healthiest source of getting beneficial vitamins to feed your body. 

 

Keep Working

Resting is essential but, no activity makes you dull and can badly affect your heart health. If you got a desk job, take breaks to get moving. Get out for a walk in the evenings with your pets. Perform some stretching while walking or running. Take the stairs without thinking about the elevator. Get your house chores done, be it mopping or brooming, all by yourself. Do some aerobics or engage in dancing and playing with kids. This will keep your heart and soul happy.  

 

Laughing Therapy

Laughing Therapy is another kind of stress healing exercise. Stress is reported as the dominant cause of most of the problems in the body. Combating stress can give your heart a long life. You can join a group of people doing laughing Therapy in a park. Laugh out your worries, watch series, shows, and movies that make you laugh. Laughing out worries will bring a glow to the face, and your heart will love it.  

 

Know What To Eat

A healthy heart needs healthy food. It always matters what you eat and how much you eat. Stuffing oneself with food, filling every inch of your stomach and esophagus, won’t help. Get up from the table while you still have a bit of hunger left inside you. Stick to veggies rather than running towards meat. Add veggies rich in vitamins and minerals. Don’t fill your tummy with junk. It’s always good to have cheat days but don’t overcheat it.

 

Quick Tips

1. Always keep track of your cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. As we all know moderation is the key, use this key to stay healthy.
2. To let your heart breathe, you need to quit smoking. Be it smoking or passive smoking, both are killing your heart slowly. Don’t set the alarm for quitting a bad habit till the time it gets worse.
3. Don’t stuff every inch of your stomach. Eating in moderation is also important. 
4. Stress is the silent killer. Kill it before it kills you. Do activities that help you forget the stress and enjoy life.
5. Get social, breathe, play, walk, and exercise. Interacting with people, spending quality time with family, and giving time to yourself is the best you can do for your body.
6. Laugh out your problems and become your own best friend. Worrying less will increase your lifespan. Worry less, live more.
7. Laziness is home to satin thought. Keep pulling until you are ready to get rest. Getting rest is not an option until you have done enough activity for the day.

 

Authors Detail:-

LUBNA WAHAD is a Health Content Editor with IAO ( India Ayurveda Online) who completed a B.Sc and  M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry From the University of Lucknow 2020.

After completing her Master’s, she did training in a Pharmaceutical company in Nectar Life Science and Also has Work Experience as a Research Associate In Jubilant Biosys Noida, Having Great Knowledge about Ayurveda, continues to Contribute her expertise to the content.