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Numerous causes, some of which are beyond our control, contribute to the global problem of cardiovascular disease. We must, however, take extra precautions to protect our heart health over the holiday season.
In order to master our cardiac habits and prevent cardiovascular diseases during holiday season, we can do the following:
1. Mindfully meditate – Daily meditation has been shown to help lower stress. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, try to stay away from unhealthy coping strategies like binge eating, excessive drinking, or smoking because these will only make the situation worse in the long term. You can keep the discipline of taking your current meds as prescribed with the aid of mindfulness.
2. Refrain from excessive drinking and smoking – It’s crucial to be mindful of your heart’s needs when taking part in the festivities. Avoid using smokeless tobacco, smoking too much, or being around people who are smoking. Your blood’s oxygen content may decrease as a result of these factors, raising your blood pressure and heart rate.
3. Get a good night’s sleep – Maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires a good night’s sleep. This gets very little attention. Late nights spent partying can seriously disrupt your sleep cycle and, as a result, your body clock. Make an effort to obtain enough rest and sleep whenever you can. A increased risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, and depression can be brought on by sleep deprivation. A good sleep cycle consists of getting at least seven hours per night.
4. Use the stairs – It’s crucial to keep active and receive at least 30 minutes of exercise every day, regardless of how much rest you give your body over the holidays. It has been demonstrated that regular exercise lowers the risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity. By choosing the stairs over the elevator, you can improve your health with just one tiny change.
5. Consume fresh meals – Eating healthfully is necessary year-round, but it’s more crucial during Indian celebrations when there are many alluring sweets and fatty foods available. To protect your heart, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, improve your blood pressure, and lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, try to eat enough of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. Processed foods, beverages, sugary snacks, and salty snacks should all be avoided or consumed in moderation.
6. Read a lot. Reading is believed to lessen stimuli and free up mental space for in-depth decision-making. There is a book that offers the solution to any issue you are having. We become more mindful of our bodies and minds as a result of reading.
7. Yoga is beneficial – Yoga is said to assist the body detoxify, reduce chronic fatigue, increase endurance, and enhance organ and immunological functioning. It thus has a reputation for reducing cardiovascular risk factors and fostering a healthier lifestyle.
