#WorldHeartDay

For SHA Wellness Clinic

September 29, 2017

Health & Beauty

Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death globally? Did you also know that the majority of these deaths could be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle? Pretty crazy right?

Why is it the number one cause of death in the world? The answer is an unhealthy lifestyle. By eating a healthy diet, keeping active, avoid smoking and abusing alcohol, cardiovascular disease could easily be prevented.

As today is the #WorldHeartDay we’ve rounded up the best tips to avoid suffering from heart disease. The beauty of it is that cardiovascular disease is preventable and even for those who have genetic predisposition; you can avoid those genes from activating and provoking a heart attack.

How can we reduce our chances of developing heart disease?

One of the most important factors is our diet. Nowadays, we’re eating less natural foods coming from the earth and more processed foods coming from a can, carton or plastic container. As our dietary habits have changed in the last few decades, so has the amount of people who suffer from heart disease. The rates are constantly increasing, which shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering the effect that diet has on developing cardiovascular disease.

Help us spread awareness of how to prevent the number one cause of death globally! Join us on #WorldHeartDay to create awareness and change the facts and figures around heart disease that are continually growing! Share this article to help a loved one!

[:es]Nutre tu cuerpo con más alimentos de origen vegetal, como las verduras, las frutas, los cereales y las legumbres, y reduce el consume de carne y lácteos, ya que está demostrado que incrementan las posibilidades de sufrir un infarto.[:en]Eat more plant based foods, such as vegetables, fruits, cereals and legumes, and reduce your intake of dairy and meat, which are proven to increase chances of developing heart disease, as well as all kinds of processed foods that come out of a package and are filled with unnatural ingredients.[:]

[:es]Una vida sedentaria es uno de los detonantes de un infarto. Hacer ejercicio regularmente fortalece el corazón, mejora la circulación, mantiene un peso saludable, reduce los niveles de colesterol y la presión sanguínea.[:en]Not moving your body enough is exactly the opposite of what your heart needs. By exercising regularly, you’ll strengthen your heart, improve blood circulation, maintain a healthy weight, lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure.[:]

[:es]El estrés es uno de nuestros mayores enemigos. Incrementa la presión sanguínea, elevando las posibilidades de sufrir un ataque al corazón. ¿Cómo podemos gestionar el estrés? ¿Por qué no pruebas la meditación? Esta práctica milenaria relaja el sistema nervioso, reduce los niveles de estrés y te enseña a enfrentar las situaciones difíciles con tranquilidad.[:en]Stress is one of your number one enemies! It increases your blood pressure, intensifying the chances of suffering from a heart attack. How can you manage your stress? Why not try meditation? This millennial practice is proven to calm the nervous system, decrease stress and confront stressful situations with a calmer state of mind. [:]

[:es]El descanso es fundamental para la salud, tanto mental como física. Pero, ¿sabías que la falta de descanso puede incrementar las posibilidades de sufrir un infarto ya que la presión sanguínea se eleva, aumentando el riesgo de padecer diabetes u obesidad. Ponte como prioridad descansar de 7 a 8 horas diarias.[:en] Sleep is absolutely crucial for all aspects of our health, both mental and physical. But, did you know that not getting enough sleep at night increases the risk of high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, all triggers of a heart attack? Make sure to get 7-9 hours of sleep at night![:]

[:es]Fumar incrementa la presión sanguínea, elevando las posibilidades de sufrir un ataque al corazón. Evita caer en esta adicción, y si ya eres fumador, es hora de que te plantees dejar de fumar probando un programa antitabaco. La moderación es clave, especialmente cuando se trata del consumo de alcohol ya que el exceso de esta sustancia eleva la presión sanguínea. Puedes disfrutar de una bebida alcohólica de vez en cuando, pero no dejes que se convierta en un hábito.[:en]Smoking increases blood pressure, which as a result can provoke a heart attack. Make sure to avoid this nasty addiction, and if you are a smoker, why not try an anti-tobacco programme to get rid of this habit once and for all? Everything in moderation…excessive drinking causes blood pressure to rise, increasing your chances of suffering from a heart attack. Make sure to be a conscious drinker and limit your alcohol intake![:]

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