Exercise – The Pursuit of Fitness and Heart Health
Gregory Camp asked:
Exercise – The Pursuit of Fitness and Heart Health
Only about 25 percent of adult in the United States currently believe in exercising regularly to achieve physical fitness and overall well-being. Attaining and maintaining peak physical condition and not getting “soft” is sufficient incentive for them. Another large segment of the population exercises as an adjunct to dieting efforts in an effort to be slim and trim, while others exercise in an effort to decrease their risk o f heart disease.
But whatever their reason for all this increased activity, more Americans are turning to a wide-variety of exercise regimens as a pleasurable and healthy experience.
Putting Exercise in Perspective
Lack of exercise is only one, albeit a strong one, among a number of factors, which may predispose an individual to the development of coronary artery disease. Some of these risk factors are inherent and cannot be changed, such as heredity (heart disease in several close blood relatives), being male (since middle-aged men are statistically more likely to develop coronary artery disease, although the gap is closing.) On the other hand, aging is significant, since both older men and women are more likely to have coronary artery disease, than middle- aged adults.
Other risk factors are amendable to modification. High blood pressure and diabetes are treatable. It is also possible to stop smoking, although in many cases, smoking cessation presents a definite challenge. Reducing daily stress in your life can decrease the emotional tension, which may predispose to heart attack. Also sometimes difficult, but significant, is maintaining a reasonable body weight, with an increased muscle mass, as opposed to fat content. This today, although you cannot alter your family history, blood pressure, cholesterol level, smoking, stress, obesity and other risk factors can be medically or behaviorally controlled.
High blood, fat levels, and physical activity can be difficult to address, as personal lifestyles become ingrained and repetitive, and we are creatures of habit.
Good consumption and physical activity become routines and difficult to change. Although challenging, modifying these two risk factors may turn out to be a distinctly pleasant experience. You will have the incentives of enjoyment and recreation plus health benefits as added encouragement. In addition to modifying your dietary intake, you will learn to change, and enjoy, your exercise habits, as you simply fell better and are able to perform your daily activities more easily.
By adopting these changes in your lifestyle, you can learn how to attain and maintain a higher level of physical fitness and lower possibility of becoming a heart attack statistic.
And even if you don’t become chronically health-conscious, risk factor modification may lower the possibility of developing coronary artery disease, while becoming slimmer, fitter, and more energetic.
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Exercise – The Pursuit of Fitness and Heart Health
Only about 25 percent of adult in the United States currently believe in exercising regularly to achieve physical fitness and overall well-being. Attaining and maintaining peak physical condition and not getting “soft” is sufficient incentive for them. Another large segment of the population exercises as an adjunct to dieting efforts in an effort to be slim and trim, while others exercise in an effort to decrease their risk o f heart disease.
But whatever their reason for all this increased activity, more Americans are turning to a wide-variety of exercise regimens as a pleasurable and healthy experience.
Putting Exercise in Perspective
Lack of exercise is only one, albeit a strong one, among a number of factors, which may predispose an individual to the development of coronary artery disease. Some of these risk factors are inherent and cannot be changed, such as heredity (heart disease in several close blood relatives), being male (since middle-aged men are statistically more likely to develop coronary artery disease, although the gap is closing.) On the other hand, aging is significant, since both older men and women are more likely to have coronary artery disease, than middle- aged adults.
Other risk factors are amendable to modification. High blood pressure and diabetes are treatable. It is also possible to stop smoking, although in many cases, smoking cessation presents a definite challenge. Reducing daily stress in your life can decrease the emotional tension, which may predispose to heart attack. Also sometimes difficult, but significant, is maintaining a reasonable body weight, with an increased muscle mass, as opposed to fat content. This today, although you cannot alter your family history, blood pressure, cholesterol level, smoking, stress, obesity and other risk factors can be medically or behaviorally controlled.
High blood, fat levels, and physical activity can be difficult to address, as personal lifestyles become ingrained and repetitive, and we are creatures of habit.
Good consumption and physical activity become routines and difficult to change. Although challenging, modifying these two risk factors may turn out to be a distinctly pleasant experience. You will have the incentives of enjoyment and recreation plus health benefits as added encouragement. In addition to modifying your dietary intake, you will learn to change, and enjoy, your exercise habits, as you simply fell better and are able to perform your daily activities more easily.
By adopting these changes in your lifestyle, you can learn how to attain and maintain a higher level of physical fitness and lower possibility of becoming a heart attack statistic.
And even if you don’t become chronically health-conscious, risk factor modification may lower the possibility of developing coronary artery disease, while becoming slimmer, fitter, and more energetic.
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Discover the Latest Breakthrough in the Fight to Overcome High Blood Pressure and Presserve Heart Health
Infan Ali asked:
DISCOVER THE LATEST BREAKTHROUGH IN THE FIGHT TO OVERCOME HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND PRESERVE HEART HEALTH
My name is Infan Ali and I am a National Wellness Coach specializing in Proper Nutritional Programs. In my experience I have counseled clients with many ailments including High Blood Pressure and Heart Health issues. I have been able to help these clients through Proper Nutrition and Personalized programs. Today, I am going to share with you this Latest Breakthrough Method that I am having great success with in helping High Blood Pressure and Heart Health clients.
High Blood Pressure also known as the “SILENT KILLER” of one third of its victims can go undetected for months or even years. To know if you have this condition a simple test done by your primary care physician can determine this. People who are more susceptible to this ailment are usually but not restricted to overweight, smokers, alcohol consumers, lack of physical exercise, easily irritable, hysteria, consumes saturated fats, trans fats, have high cholesterol and triglycerides, high sodium (salt), hypertension.
You have difficulty sleeping through the night and find it difficult to stay focused and concentration is difficult. You find that you tire easily and you become frustrated and overwhelmed by the simplest of task or situation. You may even find yourself losing your cool and get annoyed with your loved ones for no reason at all. Left undetected can lead to more serious conditions like stroke, heart attack and kidney failure!
I have found that through Proper Nutrition and wellness coaching that you can improve your health and lower your risk of High Blood Pressure and improve your Heart health. Proper Nutrition for this must include a diet with low or no saturated fats, trans fats, sodium, cholesterol and simple carbohydrates.
More importantly you must include in abundance fruit, vegetables, and whole grains high fiber, fat free meats, low fat dairy, omega-3 from fishes like salmon, trout and herrings. Life style changes are encouraged to avoid tobacco, alcohol and get physical exercise. Nutritionally is where you can start immediately. Supplements and nutritional rich diets are available that are loaded with proteins, vitamins, minerals, fiber, amino acids, antioxidants, omega-3 and are extremely low or have no trans fats, saturated fats, calories, cholesterol, triglycerides and sodium.
You will begin to see changes like weight loss, more stamina, endurance, get restful sleep, have more patience, be in control and not get frustrated, not annoyed or get impatient easily, more relaxed and calm. Your loved ones family and friends will enjoy being with you and you with them. All the while as your life improves you will celebrate life as you experience and enjoy living in a brand new fun environment. What used to be a challenge is now a piece of cake as you pursue your daily activities.
As your Heart Health and High Blood Pressure improves you must be vigilant and do not allow yourself to fall victim to the “SILENT KILLER”. It has been my experience that Proper Nutrition and Wellness Coaching can and does help to improve lives. This breakthrough in nutrition has opened the door for millions to enjoy and celebrate life without expensive medical bills. So, get help from a professional with the right products, correct amounts, expert coaching, and Proper Nutrition and experience Health Freedom for a long, long time.
I want to thank you for taking the time to read my article. If you have any questions please do not be afraid to reach out and call or e-mail me. To your health.
Infan Ali
National Wellness Coach
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DISCOVER THE LATEST BREAKTHROUGH IN THE FIGHT TO OVERCOME HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND PRESERVE HEART HEALTH
My name is Infan Ali and I am a National Wellness Coach specializing in Proper Nutritional Programs. In my experience I have counseled clients with many ailments including High Blood Pressure and Heart Health issues. I have been able to help these clients through Proper Nutrition and Personalized programs. Today, I am going to share with you this Latest Breakthrough Method that I am having great success with in helping High Blood Pressure and Heart Health clients.
High Blood Pressure also known as the “SILENT KILLER” of one third of its victims can go undetected for months or even years. To know if you have this condition a simple test done by your primary care physician can determine this. People who are more susceptible to this ailment are usually but not restricted to overweight, smokers, alcohol consumers, lack of physical exercise, easily irritable, hysteria, consumes saturated fats, trans fats, have high cholesterol and triglycerides, high sodium (salt), hypertension.
You have difficulty sleeping through the night and find it difficult to stay focused and concentration is difficult. You find that you tire easily and you become frustrated and overwhelmed by the simplest of task or situation. You may even find yourself losing your cool and get annoyed with your loved ones for no reason at all. Left undetected can lead to more serious conditions like stroke, heart attack and kidney failure!
I have found that through Proper Nutrition and wellness coaching that you can improve your health and lower your risk of High Blood Pressure and improve your Heart health. Proper Nutrition for this must include a diet with low or no saturated fats, trans fats, sodium, cholesterol and simple carbohydrates.
More importantly you must include in abundance fruit, vegetables, and whole grains high fiber, fat free meats, low fat dairy, omega-3 from fishes like salmon, trout and herrings. Life style changes are encouraged to avoid tobacco, alcohol and get physical exercise. Nutritionally is where you can start immediately. Supplements and nutritional rich diets are available that are loaded with proteins, vitamins, minerals, fiber, amino acids, antioxidants, omega-3 and are extremely low or have no trans fats, saturated fats, calories, cholesterol, triglycerides and sodium.
You will begin to see changes like weight loss, more stamina, endurance, get restful sleep, have more patience, be in control and not get frustrated, not annoyed or get impatient easily, more relaxed and calm. Your loved ones family and friends will enjoy being with you and you with them. All the while as your life improves you will celebrate life as you experience and enjoy living in a brand new fun environment. What used to be a challenge is now a piece of cake as you pursue your daily activities.
As your Heart Health and High Blood Pressure improves you must be vigilant and do not allow yourself to fall victim to the “SILENT KILLER”. It has been my experience that Proper Nutrition and Wellness Coaching can and does help to improve lives. This breakthrough in nutrition has opened the door for millions to enjoy and celebrate life without expensive medical bills. So, get help from a professional with the right products, correct amounts, expert coaching, and Proper Nutrition and experience Health Freedom for a long, long time.
I want to thank you for taking the time to read my article. If you have any questions please do not be afraid to reach out and call or e-mail me. To your health.
Infan Ali
National Wellness Coach
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Healthy Chocolate and Heart Health
Abbas Shareef asked:
By: Chris Robertson
More Americans die each year from heart disease than any other cause, it is the number one killer disease in the US and parts of Europe. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 2,500 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, an average of one death every 35 seconds.
There is a surprising new source of heart support, and more and more medical studies are showing that the incredible effect of raw, cold processed cacao beans, the beans used in healthy chocolate, give tremendous support to the cardiovascular system in various ways.
What Can Cocoa Do For My Heart?
A 2006 study from a joint team of researchers from the University of California-Davis and the University of Dusseldorf in Germany ascertained that the compound epicatechin found in cocoa is directly linked to improved circulation and other hallmarks of cardiovascular function. The researchers explained that the relaxation response observed in the blood vessels of the subjects was mediated by nitric oxide (NO), a key signal released by the inner lining of blood vessels (the endothelium). Because the vessels are able to relax and become less stiff, they are less susceptible to clotting, blockage and risk of high blood pressure. (1)
Cesar G. Fraga of the University of Buenos Aires recently demonstrated a rise of chocolate-derived procyanidins in the blood of men and women who had just eaten cocoa-based foods. His team found that blood sampled two hours after cocoa consumption protected its circulating lipids from oxidation. The more chocolate they ate, the better the protection. (2)
Nutritionist Carl L. Keen of the University of California-Davis says that prostacyclins are naturally occurring compounds that inhibit platelet clotting, reduce risk of thrombosis and blood vessel constriction, and prevent the oxidation of LDL (the “bad” cholesterol), as well as its entry into the blood vessel walls, where it can result in inflammation. Keen’s study, published in a 2005 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that the procyanidin and flavonol content of cocoa again demonstrated significant antioxidant properties and the ability to protect the heart and vascular system. (3)
If you have high blood pressure, a daily serving of flavonol-rich dark chocolate might lower your blood pressure, researchers report in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association. (4) “Previous studies suggest flavonoid-rich foods – including fruits, vegetables, tea, red wine, and chocolate – might offer cardiovascular benefits, but this is one of the first clinical trials to look specifically at dark chocolate’s effect on lowering blood pressure among people with hypertension,” said one of the authors of the study. The findings also prompted the researchers to recommend that flavonoid-rich foods should be part of an overall healthy diet, and dark chocolate should be part of that effort.
The More Cocoa, the Better
When it comes to the health benefits ascribed to chocolate, they’re almost exclusively related to the dark, bittersweet-tasting chocolate and to products with a cocoa content of 60% or more. Because healthy polyphenols are found in the cocoa bean but not in the milk, cream, sugar, waxes, fillers, fats and preservatives that are often added to chocolate, the darker the chocolate the better. It’s also important to preserve chocolate’s antioxidant properties and avoid “Dutch process” and alkalinization. Similarly, because heat can destroy cocoa’s polyphenols, choose cocoa beans that have been cold-pressed.
Beyond those caveats, enjoy chocolate and keep your heart healthy!
(1) Schroeter H, et al. – Epicatechin mediates beneficial effects of flavanol rich cocoa on vascular function in humans. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 2006 Jan 24;103(4):1024-9
(2) Engler M, et al.Flavonoid-rich dark chocolate improves endothelial function and increases plasma epicatechin concentrations in healthy adults. J AM Coll Nutr. 2004 Jun;23(3):197-204
(3) Keen CL et al. Cocoa antioxidants and cardiovascular health. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Jan;81(1Suppl):2985-303S
(4) Baba, S, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar;85(3):709-17
(Information herein is NOT intended as medical advice. No therapeutic or medical claims are either implied or made. DO NOT ALTER ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT, OR THE USE OF MEDICATIONS, WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF YOUR MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER. FDA regulations prohibit the use of therapeutic or medical claims in conjunction with the sale of any product not approved by the FDA.)
Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Learn more about Healthy Chocolate and Heart Health or Majon’s Health and Beauty directory.
www.MyChocolateHeaven.blogspot.com
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By: Chris Robertson
More Americans die each year from heart disease than any other cause, it is the number one killer disease in the US and parts of Europe. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 2,500 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, an average of one death every 35 seconds.
There is a surprising new source of heart support, and more and more medical studies are showing that the incredible effect of raw, cold processed cacao beans, the beans used in healthy chocolate, give tremendous support to the cardiovascular system in various ways.
What Can Cocoa Do For My Heart?
A 2006 study from a joint team of researchers from the University of California-Davis and the University of Dusseldorf in Germany ascertained that the compound epicatechin found in cocoa is directly linked to improved circulation and other hallmarks of cardiovascular function. The researchers explained that the relaxation response observed in the blood vessels of the subjects was mediated by nitric oxide (NO), a key signal released by the inner lining of blood vessels (the endothelium). Because the vessels are able to relax and become less stiff, they are less susceptible to clotting, blockage and risk of high blood pressure. (1)
Cesar G. Fraga of the University of Buenos Aires recently demonstrated a rise of chocolate-derived procyanidins in the blood of men and women who had just eaten cocoa-based foods. His team found that blood sampled two hours after cocoa consumption protected its circulating lipids from oxidation. The more chocolate they ate, the better the protection. (2)
Nutritionist Carl L. Keen of the University of California-Davis says that prostacyclins are naturally occurring compounds that inhibit platelet clotting, reduce risk of thrombosis and blood vessel constriction, and prevent the oxidation of LDL (the “bad” cholesterol), as well as its entry into the blood vessel walls, where it can result in inflammation. Keen’s study, published in a 2005 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that the procyanidin and flavonol content of cocoa again demonstrated significant antioxidant properties and the ability to protect the heart and vascular system. (3)
If you have high blood pressure, a daily serving of flavonol-rich dark chocolate might lower your blood pressure, researchers report in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association. (4) “Previous studies suggest flavonoid-rich foods – including fruits, vegetables, tea, red wine, and chocolate – might offer cardiovascular benefits, but this is one of the first clinical trials to look specifically at dark chocolate’s effect on lowering blood pressure among people with hypertension,” said one of the authors of the study. The findings also prompted the researchers to recommend that flavonoid-rich foods should be part of an overall healthy diet, and dark chocolate should be part of that effort.
The More Cocoa, the Better
When it comes to the health benefits ascribed to chocolate, they’re almost exclusively related to the dark, bittersweet-tasting chocolate and to products with a cocoa content of 60% or more. Because healthy polyphenols are found in the cocoa bean but not in the milk, cream, sugar, waxes, fillers, fats and preservatives that are often added to chocolate, the darker the chocolate the better. It’s also important to preserve chocolate’s antioxidant properties and avoid “Dutch process” and alkalinization. Similarly, because heat can destroy cocoa’s polyphenols, choose cocoa beans that have been cold-pressed.
Beyond those caveats, enjoy chocolate and keep your heart healthy!
(1) Schroeter H, et al. – Epicatechin mediates beneficial effects of flavanol rich cocoa on vascular function in humans. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 2006 Jan 24;103(4):1024-9
(2) Engler M, et al.Flavonoid-rich dark chocolate improves endothelial function and increases plasma epicatechin concentrations in healthy adults. J AM Coll Nutr. 2004 Jun;23(3):197-204
(3) Keen CL et al. Cocoa antioxidants and cardiovascular health. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Jan;81(1Suppl):2985-303S
(4) Baba, S, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar;85(3):709-17
(Information herein is NOT intended as medical advice. No therapeutic or medical claims are either implied or made. DO NOT ALTER ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT, OR THE USE OF MEDICATIONS, WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF YOUR MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER. FDA regulations prohibit the use of therapeutic or medical claims in conjunction with the sale of any product not approved by the FDA.)
Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Learn more about Healthy Chocolate and Heart Health or Majon’s Health and Beauty directory.
www.MyChocolateHeaven.blogspot.com
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