swapnanjalis
November 23rd, 2010, 10:48 PM
healthy-heartWinter is primarily seen as cold and flu season, but the fact is that it has the highest number of heart attacks.
Causes
* Cold weather—This is the primary culprit for increased incidences of heart attack. There are many reasons for this rise: the blood pressure is higher in winter; the blood is also thicker because of high fibrinogen, which result arteries get spasms easily. All these contribute to higher incidences of heart attack in winter. Also in this season, people forget to drink water, which is an important cause for dehydration leading sometimes to heart attack.
* Holiday feasting - People tend to eat more, drink more, and gain more weight during the holiday season, which incidentally are the winter months. This is hard on the whole system and risky for someone with heart disease. Keep a watchful eye on your diet, avoid binging on fatty foods or alcohol, and keep do everything in moderation.
* Less daylight - It’s a fact that less daylight in the winter can worsen mood problems, increase depression risk, and can also affect the heart. Studies have looked at heart-attack patients and found that they have lower levels of vitamin D (which comes from sunlight) than healthy people. To boost your vitamin D intake during the dark winter months, everyone over 50 should take a daily vitamin that contains at least 400 IU (international units) of vitamin D. Those over age 70 need at least 600 IU.
* Flu–The flu is another culprit responsible for the winter surge in heart attacks. A flu infection can increase blood pressure, stir up white blood cell activity, and change C-reactive protein and fibrinogen levels in the blood – all bad news for your heart.
Coenzyme Q 10 is an essential ingredient for a healthy heart.
1. Improves functioning of the heart muscle
2. Manages high BP
3. Boosts overall immune functions.
For a healthy heart
Do’s
* Bundle yourself up this winter, so that your body temperature does not go down too much.
* Drink ten glasses of water to keep dehydration at bay.
* If you are diabetic, hypertensive or a senior citizen get an influenza shot to lower chances of heart attack.
* Do keep your blood pressure in check and consult your doctor, he may review your medications for hypertension.
* In case you feel any giddiness or heaviness consult doctor immediately.
Don’ts
* Do not over exert if you have never exercised before in the enthusiasm of keeping up your New Year resolution. Consult a doctor if you are a beginner.
* Do not drink too much alcohol and eat calorie dense foods.
* Do not go for morning walks if you suffer from uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Causes
* Cold weather—This is the primary culprit for increased incidences of heart attack. There are many reasons for this rise: the blood pressure is higher in winter; the blood is also thicker because of high fibrinogen, which result arteries get spasms easily. All these contribute to higher incidences of heart attack in winter. Also in this season, people forget to drink water, which is an important cause for dehydration leading sometimes to heart attack.
* Holiday feasting - People tend to eat more, drink more, and gain more weight during the holiday season, which incidentally are the winter months. This is hard on the whole system and risky for someone with heart disease. Keep a watchful eye on your diet, avoid binging on fatty foods or alcohol, and keep do everything in moderation.
* Less daylight - It’s a fact that less daylight in the winter can worsen mood problems, increase depression risk, and can also affect the heart. Studies have looked at heart-attack patients and found that they have lower levels of vitamin D (which comes from sunlight) than healthy people. To boost your vitamin D intake during the dark winter months, everyone over 50 should take a daily vitamin that contains at least 400 IU (international units) of vitamin D. Those over age 70 need at least 600 IU.
* Flu–The flu is another culprit responsible for the winter surge in heart attacks. A flu infection can increase blood pressure, stir up white blood cell activity, and change C-reactive protein and fibrinogen levels in the blood – all bad news for your heart.
Coenzyme Q 10 is an essential ingredient for a healthy heart.
1. Improves functioning of the heart muscle
2. Manages high BP
3. Boosts overall immune functions.
For a healthy heart
Do’s
* Bundle yourself up this winter, so that your body temperature does not go down too much.
* Drink ten glasses of water to keep dehydration at bay.
* If you are diabetic, hypertensive or a senior citizen get an influenza shot to lower chances of heart attack.
* Do keep your blood pressure in check and consult your doctor, he may review your medications for hypertension.
* In case you feel any giddiness or heaviness consult doctor immediately.
Don’ts
* Do not over exert if you have never exercised before in the enthusiasm of keeping up your New Year resolution. Consult a doctor if you are a beginner.
* Do not drink too much alcohol and eat calorie dense foods.
* Do not go for morning walks if you suffer from uncontrolled high blood pressure.