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Before we start do me a favor, take your right hand and put it on left chest just below your nipple. Take a breath, what do you notice?
A heartbeat, that is absolutely right.
You might not realize it but you have just found your own internal power plant, your life force if you like.
We know that the heart plays one of the most vital roles in keeping our bodies alive. It pumps life through us and essentially has two main functions: pumping blood to the lungs in order to retrieve oxygen and then pumping that oxygen into blood and transporting it around the rest of our body.
And a healthy heart is no one’s responsibility but your own. Just like no one is going to prevent you from, say, driving recklessly and with abandon, so no one is going to come along and look after your heart for you. Picture this:
One day Simon, father of two, a husband and a successful businessman, is sitting at work and he receives a dreaded phone call. His father has had a heart attack and has been rushed to hospital. Scenario 1: Simon rushes to hospital only to discover his father has passed away. Simon begins the grieving process and at the same time takes time to think about his own health and how he can change his ways to be healthier.
Now consider scenario 2: Simon’s father survives but he is put onto a cocktail of different medications which make him miserable and seriously affect the quality of his life. In witnessing his father’s misery; constant doctor visits and examination; Simon needs to decide if he will carry on as he is or make changes to ensure he lives a healthier and happier life.
What you will read in this book is:
The Virtues of a Healthy Heart
The Myth
Hidden Dangers – Setting Your Heart Up for An Attack
Seeking Medical Attention
Treatment for a Heart Attack
An Aspirin Day – Dosage and Warning
The Controversy Behind Heart Health
Orthodox Explanations
The Myogenic Theory
Does the Theory Fit the Facts?
Myogenic Healing
Arterial Plaque
Why is Plaque a Problem?
Protecting your Capillaries
Looking After your Adrenal Glands
Bad Things Come in 3s Too
Controlling Diabetes
What is Blood Pressure?
High Blood Pressure
Diagnosing High Blood Pressure
What Causes High Blood Pressure?
Is High Blood Pressure Common in People with Diabetes?
Testing for High Blood Pressure
Lowering Blood Pressure
Other Causes of Heart Disease
Identifying Your Risk Factors
Points to Remember
Heart Attack in A Can- Avoid the Unhealthiest Foods For Your Heart
Appetizers at Restaurants
Choosing Health Options at Restaurants
Processed Red Meats
Transfatty Foods
Soft Drinks
Fast Food
Signs of a Potential Heart Attack
7 Possible Heart Symptoms Not To Be Ignored
30 Facts about the Heart
Long Term Maintenance
Time to Get Moving!
Which Exercises Are Best for Your Heart?
How Often Should I Work Out?
Healthy Heart Foods
More Long Term Maintenance
Dental Health
Controlling Your Blood Sugar Levels
Managing Stress
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
