Tips for living a healthier life.
Exercise Regularly
Exercise 30 minutes most days of the week with a moderate-intensity activity, and 60-90 min. daily for weight control (check with health care practitioner before starting any exercise program).
Aim for at least 30 minutes a day or two 15 minute periods of exercise.
Maximize health benefits by making exercise a part of your daily routine.
Do warm ups and cool down exercises to help prevent muscle injury.
Eat Sensibly
Eat a wide variety of foods in moderation and follow the Food Pyramid for portion size. Use the Nutrition Facts label as an aid for healthful choices.
Limit total fat. Limit saturated fat. Avoid hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, known as trans fats, (read the ingredient section).
Replace unhealthy fats with healthy monounsaturated fats like olive, canola or peanut oil.
Eat at least two fish meals a week. Cold water fish contain healthy Omega-3 oils.
Drink 4-6 glasses of water a day. Maintain a healthy weight. Don't crash diet.
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Control High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure often has no symptoms; that's why it's called the Silent Killer.
Take medication exactly as prescribed.
Optimal blood pressure is 120/80mm Hg. A blood pressure reading of 135/85 or above is considered high and greater than 140/90 requires drug therapy.
Monitor high blood pressure regularly. Ask your doctor about blood pressure self-monitoring. Be aware of risk factors for high blood pressure.
Avoid Potential Problems
Don't smoke. Control diabetic blood sugars.
Reduce the risk of drug interactions by letting all of your doctors know about every medication you are taking, even over the counter medicines, vitamins, herbals and birth control pills.
Alcohol is an addictive drug and excess alcohol consumption is a risk factor for heart disease and other diseases and contributes to domestic violence and automobile fatalities.
