Here are the 14 bad habits that can damage your heart:
- Not reading the labels on food. Risk: Synthetic additives increase Inflammation
- Staying out of the sun. Risk: Risk: Lower vitamin D, increased heart attack risk of 32%, increased blood pressure
- Excessive sitting. Risk: 147% increase in heart disease, 50% increase in dying from heart attack
- Overuse of certain medications. Risk: Some OTC medications increase heart attack risk by 50%, HRT by 29%
- Snacking (especially at night). Risk: Reduced fat burning
- Drinking excessive water. Risk: Reduces blood sodium which mat cause a heart attack.
- Ignoring dental health. Risk: Bacteria to the heart, increased risk for calcification
- Mouth Breathing. Risk: Decreases CO2, reduces sleep quality and increses risk of snoring and sleep apnea
- Micro-plastics. Risk: Imapcts cellular health and promotes inflammation
- Breathlessness. Risk: Can be a sign of congestive heart failure
- Jet Lag. Risk: Impacts sleep cycles and circadian rhythm regulation
- Excessive cardio. Risk: Stresses heart and may cause inflammation in ateries
- Breathing second hand smoke. Risk: Increased heart attack risk by 25-30%
- Refined foods. Risk: Lack key nutrients, especially magnesium, essential for heart health
To increase the health of your heart, you should
- Eat whole foods that are not processed
- Read the labels on food and check for additives
- Avoid foods in packages and containers
- Get sunshine to get Vitamin D
- Eat foods high in magnesium
- Move and exercise, but not excessively
- Nose breathe where possible
- Avoid second hand smoke
- Take vitamin D and Niacin if you fly a lot
- Get regular dental care
- See a physician if you experience breathlessness
Your heart health is important. Look at the other posts to see how you can get a healthy heart.
