Episode 67 - Heart Health and Love

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the world’s leading killer, causing 1 in every 3 deaths. The cause of heart attacks and strokes are usually the presence of a combination of risk factors, such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity and use of alcohol, hypertension, diabetes, and high levels of cholesterol.   It is never too late to change your lifestyle towards a healthier heart. Here are a few practical steps you can follow. 1. Eat a heart-healthy diet: A heart-healthy diet includes various foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts.. 2. If overweight, lose weight: Overweight and obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 and above. Central obesity or adiposity (excess and fat) is a high waist circumference greater than 40 inches for men and greater than 35 inches for women. A high waist circumference points to more intra-abdominal fat and is associated with a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease. 

3. Increase regular physical activity to at least 2.5 hours per week: Some physical activity is better than none.

4. Don’t use tobacco:  Tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke are harmful to your heart.  5. Avoid use of alcohol  *** latest findings on Alcohol:  Alcohol is a potent carcinogen that can contribute to about 50 different types of death  6. Have your blood pressure and blood sugar checked regularly  7. Work with Wellness Coach 

8. Healthcare Provider
9. Labs and diagnostics 

  Supplementation that might help with Cardiac health.  Research reveals the promising results of taurine supplementation, an amino acid found in foods like seafood and meat, for improving heart health by lowering blood pressure, improving cholesterol, and reducing inflammation.¹ Here are the key findings:

• Lower blood pressure: Taurine supplementation (6 g/day for 12 weeks) significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
• Improved cholesterol levels: Participants saw decreases in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, while HDL (the "good" cholesterol) increased.
• Enhanced blood flow: Vasodilation (the ability of blood vessels to relax and expand) improved, supporting better circulation.
• Reduced inflammation: Markers of inflammation, such as CRP and IL-6 dropped, indicating potential heart-protective benefits.

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