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Look after your heart and it will look after you!
by Vickie Telbert
http://www.heartofus.com

We hear that people in the western world are living
longer, and yet we also hear that the rates of heart
disease are soaring out of all proportion. Unfortunately we
don't have our bodies checked over as often as we should
and we're totally ignorant about the state of our arteries.
Many of us are overweight, eat the wrong foods and lead
stressful lives that leave us no time for healthy exercise.

If you want to take some action but don't have the time to
read thick books, then read on, the three pointers below
will give you a starter to get your life back in harness.
Today is the day for taking action. Read on and remember
that there are no pockets in shrouds!

1~Your new regime starts with exercise. Nothing that's
going to make you so miserable that you only do a couple of
times and then can't face any more. No, we're talking about
the kind of exercise that you can enjoy and share. Only you
know how far you have to go so it's impossible to tell
anyone where to start. But, if you're hesitating, start
slow and small and remember not to put your body under too
much stress. Those people pounding the pavements looking as
if they're about to have a heart attack are doing
themselves no good at all. Start with walking and build
your distance and speed up gradually. Not only the walking
but the fresh air and the deep breathing will help in no
end of ways. You'll find that you'll sleep better, you
won't be so stressed and, of course, you'll be burning
calories. Walking is even more pleasurable with a companion
and often the best companion imaginable is a dog. By having
a dog to stroke and talk with your life can be totally
transformed. Here you'll find a companion who never judges
or criticises and who always is delighted to see you (even
if you're very late home!).

2~The next thing you have to do is to look at what you
eat. You must have heard that there are good fats and bad
fats and the bad fats clog up our arteries just like a
drain pipe. If you are in doubt, remember that animal fats
are basically bad and not necessary to a good diet. There
are two camps of vegetarians; the ones who do it because of
the cruelty to the animals and the ones who do it for their
own health. Meat and animal products are not good for us
and your body will function so much better without them.
Fill yourself up on high fibre foods including wholemeal
breads and lots of fruit and vegetables. Refined sugar does
us no good and the other big sins are alcohol which, simply
doesn't agree with our bodies and salt which is in so many
processed foods in high quantities. Cut it out of home
cooking and look at alternative seasonings.

3~We also need to cut our stress levels. Exercise will
help but you also need to take positive action towards
relaxation. Give yourself some time each day to be quiet,
away from the family and the squabbles of work. You'll find
that headaches, upset stomachs, tiredness and all the
physical problems that you've been suffering from will
improve.

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