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Heart Center

The heart is one of the most important organs of the body that works in perfect sync with the brain to keep an individual alive. Responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to all the parts of the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs, the heart is an organ that tirelessly works all day and all night without a moment of rest. So, if you want to stay healthy and live a long life, ensure that you take good care of your heart. If you follow a disciplined lifestyle and choose what you eat wisely, you can rest assured that your heart won’t let you down. However, if you prefer to indulge in all the seven sins, be prepared for an attack... a heart attack!

Tips

Swimming regularly will enhance your breathing and strengthen your cardiovascular system.
Brisk walking for two hours in a week is known to reduce the risk of heart attacks.
If you have ischemic heart disease, you should walk for 45 min daily to open up your collateral circulation.
Deficiency of selenium, found in sea food, kidney, liver, parboiled rice, wheat, and finger millet, can lead to coronary heart disease.
Never take any form of chest pain lightly. It may be indicative of some heart problem.
Consumption of garlic, onions, and ginger are known to protect against heart diseases.
If you are suffering from a heart attack, start coughing. This will increase the blood supply to your heart till medical help arrives.
Learn cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. You could save a person’s life.
Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish or flax seeds are known to be good for your heart.
It is advisable to get a heart checkup done every year after the age of 50 years.
 
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