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| Special Heart Doctors at Tristate Heart & Vascular Center, Ilisan, Ogun State |
Today, we present you
5 strategies to stay out of high cholesterol
and how to equally get off the bondage of obesity. Read and check why
some exercises are good for you. Enjoy!
5 strategies to stay out of high cholesterol
and how to equally get off the bondage of obesity. Read and check why
some exercises are good for you. Enjoy!
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1. Go to a medical doctor for you to be
tested for blood cholesterol level.
Luckily, the test for cholesterol level is a simple one which an average
medical laboratory can easily perform.
Test for cholesterol level should be done at least once a year.
tested for blood cholesterol level.
Luckily, the test for cholesterol level is a simple one which an average
medical laboratory can easily perform.
Test for cholesterol level should be done at least once a year.
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| The Heart System |
2. A blood cholesterol level of 200mg/dl and
above is generally considered an alarm signal for action. If the indication is that you have a high
blood cholesterol level, dietary changes involving drastic reduction in the
amount of animal fat sources, except fish, increased vegetables portion of
meals and involvement in frequent vigorous routine exercises are usually enough
to reduce high blood cholesterol level within a reasonable length of time. Such actions should be planned with your
doctor.
above is generally considered an alarm signal for action. If the indication is that you have a high
blood cholesterol level, dietary changes involving drastic reduction in the
amount of animal fat sources, except fish, increased vegetables portion of
meals and involvement in frequent vigorous routine exercises are usually enough
to reduce high blood cholesterol level within a reasonable length of time. Such actions should be planned with your
doctor.
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| The Blood System |
3. For those whose cholesterol level is found
to be dangerously high, the doctor may prescribe some of the new medications
that lower blood cholesterol only as a quick and temporary measure. Only dietary practices that discourage a
build up of bad cholesterol level is the permanent solution.
to be dangerously high, the doctor may prescribe some of the new medications
that lower blood cholesterol only as a quick and temporary measure. Only dietary practices that discourage a
build up of bad cholesterol level is the permanent solution.
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| The Body System |
4. For those whose cholesterol level is found
to be low or moderate,the slogan in dietary habit should be, “More vegetables and less animal fat are good for you!” You do not have to eliminate all animal
protein sources from your diet. If you
have to eat generally fatty meat frequently, such as pork or goat meat, you
can greatly minimize your cholesterol load by removing the obvious fatty
portions of the meat then boil and/or dry the portions you want to eat. If the broth from the boiled meat is put in
the freezer or to cool off for a while, the congealed fat can be discarded
while the broth provides a nice taste and flavor for various dishes.
to be low or moderate,the slogan in dietary habit should be, “More vegetables and less animal fat are good for you!” You do not have to eliminate all animal
protein sources from your diet. If you
have to eat generally fatty meat frequently, such as pork or goat meat, you
can greatly minimize your cholesterol load by removing the obvious fatty
portions of the meat then boil and/or dry the portions you want to eat. If the broth from the boiled meat is put in
the freezer or to cool off for a while, the congealed fat can be discarded
while the broth provides a nice taste and flavor for various dishes.
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| Beware of the battle of the waistline |
5. Routine frequent exercise has been shown to
prevent accumulation of bad cholesterol in the
blood. It is therefore particularly
important for individuals, especially those who may be disposed to high level
blood cholesterol, to exercise frequently.
It has been shown that by exercising frequently, significant reduction
of animal protein and increasing vegetable portion of diet, high blood cholesterol
and even CAD can be stopped. The issue
of exercise is discussed more fully in the next section.
prevent accumulation of bad cholesterol in the
blood. It is therefore particularly
important for individuals, especially those who may be disposed to high level
blood cholesterol, to exercise frequently.
It has been shown that by exercising frequently, significant reduction
of animal protein and increasing vegetable portion of diet, high blood cholesterol
and even CAD can be stopped. The issue
of exercise is discussed more fully in the next section.
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| Check your health and tell a doctor before embarking on exercise |
Tips on Exercise
Regimens
Regimens
Any
amount of exercise is better than none. However, for an exercise regimen to
actually strengthen the heart and improve the health of the heart and the
circulatory system, it must be vigorous and long enough that the heart and
lungs must work extra hard to be able to keep up. The heart has to beat much stronger and
faster and breathing much faster and deeper.
During vigorous exercise, the heart rate (pulse) and breathing rate can
be as much as double in each case and you should perspire. The average heart rate at rest is about 66 to 74 beats per minute and breathing is
about 16 to 20 per minute.
amount of exercise is better than none. However, for an exercise regimen to
actually strengthen the heart and improve the health of the heart and the
circulatory system, it must be vigorous and long enough that the heart and
lungs must work extra hard to be able to keep up. The heart has to beat much stronger and
faster and breathing much faster and deeper.
During vigorous exercise, the heart rate (pulse) and breathing rate can
be as much as double in each case and you should perspire. The average heart rate at rest is about 66 to 74 beats per minute and breathing is
about 16 to 20 per minute.
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When
engaged in full exercise regimen, the minimum time for exercise per week should
be at least two times of about 30 minutes duration. Any exercise section should start lowly and
gradually increase in intensity as you warm up.
The attire for exercise should be safe, suitable for that particular
exercise and conducive for free evaporation of sweat. Generally, suitable size sneakers or canvas
for shoes, short pants and minimum top wear are recommended for exercise. Many
people often ask how much water to drink around exercise time? This depends on the individual’s choice but
it is generally not a good idea to drink too much fluid before and during
exercise but you may wish to drink more after the exercise to quench your
thirst.
engaged in full exercise regimen, the minimum time for exercise per week should
be at least two times of about 30 minutes duration. Any exercise section should start lowly and
gradually increase in intensity as you warm up.
The attire for exercise should be safe, suitable for that particular
exercise and conducive for free evaporation of sweat. Generally, suitable size sneakers or canvas
for shoes, short pants and minimum top wear are recommended for exercise. Many
people often ask how much water to drink around exercise time? This depends on the individual’s choice but
it is generally not a good idea to drink too much fluid before and during
exercise but you may wish to drink more after the exercise to quench your
thirst.
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There
is a variety or a combination of exercises that you may chose to adopt. While some exercises target certain parts of
the body, those that involve most of the parts of the body, especially the
large muscles, have the greatest impact on the heart, the circulatory system
and lungs. Such exercises are usually
preferred for routine or general physical exaction. Examples are distant jogging, jogging on the
spot in loose disposition, sports and games like court tennis, table tennis,
swimming, and fast walking/jogging and the use of treadmill. Each of them has its advantages and
drawbacks.
is a variety or a combination of exercises that you may chose to adopt. While some exercises target certain parts of
the body, those that involve most of the parts of the body, especially the
large muscles, have the greatest impact on the heart, the circulatory system
and lungs. Such exercises are usually
preferred for routine or general physical exaction. Examples are distant jogging, jogging on the
spot in loose disposition, sports and games like court tennis, table tennis,
swimming, and fast walking/jogging and the use of treadmill. Each of them has its advantages and
drawbacks.
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For
example, while distant jogging may not cost much capital outlay apart from
shoes and suitable dress, there has to be enough quiet pathways, found either
in large parks or along suitably constructed roads in the town. I am not aware of any town or city in Nigeria
with such facilities. In the absence of
such facilities, distant jogging may constitute a real danger to the life and
limbs of the individual. On the other
hand treadmill is not readily available in this country. It requires a fairly expensive capital outlay
and most of them use electric power, which is particularly unreliable where
available. The treadmill however can be
used in the quiet and safety of one’s home, its speed can be regulated and it
enables one to regulate and monitor such vital information as the speed, time
spent, heart rate or pulse and the amount of calories spent. Jogging on the spot in loose disposition
involves no expense or need for a large space and can be done in the safety of
the home or anywhere. However, there is
the tendency for those who decide for on-the-spot jogging to do so for
inadequate length of time, probably because it is less exciting than most other
forms of exercise, unless the individual is able to maintain a predetermined
length of time, such as 10, 20 or 30 minutes per session.
example, while distant jogging may not cost much capital outlay apart from
shoes and suitable dress, there has to be enough quiet pathways, found either
in large parks or along suitably constructed roads in the town. I am not aware of any town or city in Nigeria
with such facilities. In the absence of
such facilities, distant jogging may constitute a real danger to the life and
limbs of the individual. On the other
hand treadmill is not readily available in this country. It requires a fairly expensive capital outlay
and most of them use electric power, which is particularly unreliable where
available. The treadmill however can be
used in the quiet and safety of one’s home, its speed can be regulated and it
enables one to regulate and monitor such vital information as the speed, time
spent, heart rate or pulse and the amount of calories spent. Jogging on the spot in loose disposition
involves no expense or need for a large space and can be done in the safety of
the home or anywhere. However, there is
the tendency for those who decide for on-the-spot jogging to do so for
inadequate length of time, probably because it is less exciting than most other
forms of exercise, unless the individual is able to maintain a predetermined
length of time, such as 10, 20 or 30 minutes per session.
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Avoid the Use of
Tobacco.
Tobacco.
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| Smoking is dangerous to Health |
Studies
have shown that those who smoke cigarettes or use tobacco in some other form
suffer more rapid damage to coronary or heart arteries than those who do not,
given the same level of blood cholesterol.
In fact, those who smoke have about three time higher incident of heart
attack than those who do not smoke. As
already pointed out, the negative impact of tobacco use is directly related to
the amount that the person uses.
have shown that those who smoke cigarettes or use tobacco in some other form
suffer more rapid damage to coronary or heart arteries than those who do not,
given the same level of blood cholesterol.
In fact, those who smoke have about three time higher incident of heart
attack than those who do not smoke. As
already pointed out, the negative impact of tobacco use is directly related to
the amount that the person uses.
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It
is therefore important that if you have any of the conditions that have been
discussed as related to heart attack, you should not use tobacco in any
form. Otherwise your chances of
suffering a heart attack may increase about three folds. If you have been smoking, the good news is
that the risk of a heart attack induced by smoking is significantly reduced
once you stop smoking. The risk will still be substantially reduced if you cut
down on the amount used in the event that you are unable to stop entirely.
is therefore important that if you have any of the conditions that have been
discussed as related to heart attack, you should not use tobacco in any
form. Otherwise your chances of
suffering a heart attack may increase about three folds. If you have been smoking, the good news is
that the risk of a heart attack induced by smoking is significantly reduced
once you stop smoking. The risk will still be substantially reduced if you cut
down on the amount used in the event that you are unable to stop entirely.
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