Health care - Chronic fatigue

                               People health -  Chronic fatigue

Chronic fatigue is not a normal condition, but a signal that warns the body of an inappropriate lifestyle or impaired functioning. It is not good to ignore this condition.

I think you will agree with me that getting out of bed on a Monday morning, after a calm weekend, is always difficult and tiring.

And I also know people who are nervous since Sunday night, when they think of what awaits them at work the next day. Exhausted, chronically undisturbed and tired, they are cynical talking about colleagues and work tasks, but also about themselves because they feel ineffective and unwell to work. Often, the environment labels them as cranky or lazy, however, it may be a person who is experiencing burnout at work and is seeking help.

Other symptoms may include forgetfulness, anxiety, irritability, nonspecific physical disorders such as palpitations, indigestion, and headaches.

Burnout syndrome at work

Burnout syndrome at work is just one of several causes of chronic fatigue. The workplace is one of the key factors affecting the physical and mental health of the individual, and burnout syndrome is more commonly associated with people-oriented jobs, such as doctors, teachers, police officers, and caregivers.

It should be emphasized that burnout can also develop in family members who care for a severely chronic patient at home. Poor organization at work, impaired interpersonal relationships, timelines, important decisions, shift work can all harm mental health and wellbeing.

Work-related stress occurs when the demands and pressures of the job become greater than the knowledge and skills of the worker so that all this presents a challenge for his ability to adapt. Stress can manifest itself differently: through various forms of addictive behavior (smoking, alcohol, gambling, drugs), irritability, disorders of concentration or decision making, sleep disturbance. Prolonged exposure to stress can cause anxiety or depression, which can be a cause of frequent sickness and decreased productivity.

Sleep is essential for metabolism recovery

Sleep disorders are becoming more common and becoming a growing problem, most often just a symptom of another physical and/or mental illness. Sleep is part of a chronobiological rhythm, the wake-sleep cycle. It can be described as a physiological, periodic and temporary cessation of alertness, when motor activity is reduced and the state of consciousness is altered, with the perception of the external situation significantly reduced.

Sleep has an irreplaceable significance for the recovery of metabolism, the regeneration and growth of cells, and for the renewal of the receptor system. Sleep also achieves stabilization of the memory process.

Chronic fatigue as one of the symptoms

Many somatic conditions may have chronic fatigue on the list of symptoms - anemia of any cause (profuse and irregular periods, bleeding from the digestive system, conditions after surgery, birth), chronic hepatitis (most often viral, but also chronic inflammation liver caused by an immune disorder, alcohol, some other metabolic disorders) even longer-lasting viruses, especially mononucleosis, after which fatigue often persists for long periods.

Unrecognized endocrine glands, most commonly thyroid, among other symptoms, can present with chronic fatigue. Food intolerances, especially celiac disease, which have been receiving more attention lately, can also be a cause.

There are also cardiovascular diseases, disorders of oxygen (oxygen supply), including sleep apnea. The list could be further extended.

Let's conclude - chronic fatigue is not a normal condition, so don't ignore it.

Health care - Grandma's headache medication – natural remedies

                             Grandma's headache medication 

When you get a headache, don't go to the pharmacy right away. Instead, look in the pantry for a natural remedy used by our grandmothers. There are many reasons for a headache, and it often happens that we cannot even find out the true cause ourselves. The most common triggers are fatigue, lack of sleep, poor body and neck posture, stress, vision problems, high blood pressure…

Our grandmothers used several headache relief methods, which you can still try today before taking any analgesics.

Cabbage

Remedy: Take a larger leaf of cabbage, crush it so that it releases the liquid slightly and presses it against the forehead and temples.

Why: Cabbage juice is rich in potassium ions. This oligo element contributes to the normalization of muscle tone and blood vessels, so this very effectively relieves pain.

St. John's wort

Remedy: Pour over a tablespoon of St. John's wort with a glass of boiling water, allow to stand for 15 minutes and drink slightly throughout the day.

Why: Headache often occurs in unwell people or a bad mood. In this case, the St. John's wort can be effective because it improves mood and contributes to an increase in the overall tone of the organism.

In addition to St. John's wort tea, rosemary tea, and black tea are also good for treating headaches.

Garlic

Remedy: Grind a few garlic slices and keep the mixture on the temples for 15 minutes.

Why: Garlic blocks exactly the receptors in your skin that trigger headaches. The method helps if the headache is caused by PMS, menopause, or increased irritability.

Warm bath

Remedy: If your head hurts, enjoy a warm bath or at least dip your feet in hot water for 10-15 minutes.

Why: If the headache is due to mental and emotional exertion, then this method will be effective. The so-called tension headache often occurs as a result of anxiety and worry. Relax and calm down, and a warm bath, with the addition of lavender oil, is simply irreplaceable in this case.

Massage

Remedy: You can alleviate the headache with a massage. It is enough to massage the nasal bone in the area between the eyes for 10 minutes continuously and lightly, without too much pressure.

Why: Massage leads to a relaxation of the facial muscles, which causes us to lose skin tone, and thus the headache disappears.

Health care - The Best Natural Remedies for the cold

The Best Natural Remedies for the cold

Sore throat, stuffy nose, nasal secretions, fever, can be successfully eliminated by natural foods from the kitchen, according to our grandmothers recipe.

Some of these natural remedies are not very tasty, but they are certainly effective and can help you get back into top shape as soon as possible. The season of colds and viral infections is ahead, so make sure you remember the prescriptions for the remedies below, which you can easily make yourself. If you start using these medicines at the very first signs of the disease, you will greatly alleviate the symptoms and recover faster.

Steam - Lemon and Vitamin C:

With the first symptoms of a cold, increase your intake of Vitamin C to one gram three times a day. Steam over the warm water you put lemon juice in, which acts as a natural antibiotic. You can also inhale the essential oils of eucalyptus, thyme, pine, lemon, and lavender. Put a drop of each oil in a bowl of boiling water to purify the body. Steam with chamomile, mint or basil tea, which also helps the respiratory system.

Garlic against colds:

This natural garlic antibiotic successfully eliminates almost all types of colds. However, keep in mind that garlic loses its healing properties by cooking, so it is best to eat it raw during the cold. It is best to put 1-2 slices of finely chopped garlic in one-third of a glass of water and drink at a time.

Propolis and honey as a cough medicine:

Propolis contains a rich blend of Vitamin B and minerals which makes it an excellent cough medicine. A teaspoon of honey before bedtime can also calm the cough. You can also add chopped garlic to the honey.

Lemon and honey for sore throat:

A warm blend of lemon and honey is an effective remedy for the sore and red throat. You can also rinse your throat with boiled saltwater, which should rinse your throat several times throughout the day.

Russian drink made from horseradish:

With this drink, your throat will be less red and sore. In a glass of warm water, add one tablespoon of grated fresh horseradish, one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of ground cloves. Stir everything well and drink slowly throughout the day.

Warm spicy baths:

In the initial phase, you can eliminate the cold by sweating because fever kills germs. Add medicinal herbs to the bath and a mixture of strong spices that will improve circulation. Put the ginger, bell pepper and clove powder in warm water with a teaspoon of honey. You can also dip your feet in a mustard bath. Put some powdered mustard in a bowl of warm water, add baking soda and soak your feet.

Apple cider vinegar against headache:

You should start drinking apple cider vinegar as soon as you notice the first symptoms of a cold. Adding just one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water will clear the body and relieve sore throat and headache.

Wash of the sinus with salt water:

A clogged nose is a very unpleasant occurrence during colds and flu, and you can rinse your sinuses with saline drops that you can easily make on your own. In one 200 ml of warm water, add one-quarter of a teaspoon of salt and the same amount of baking soda. This way you will eliminate swelling and shortness of breath and it is advisable to repeat this procedure up to four times a day during the cold.

Rinsing the throat with sage:

Even many doctors recommend sage tea to fight a sore throat. Put one to two teaspoons of dried sage leaves in a cup of boiling water. Allow it to rest for about ten minutes, then rinse your throat several times a day with the resulting tea. This type of treatment is not recommended for children under two years of age.

Sweet root or licorice tea:

This tea soothes an irritated throat and suppresses cough, and contains the active substance glycyrrhizin, which is 50 times sweeter than sugar and has many medicinal effects. However, take care to consume it in moderation as it can increase blood pressure. To prepare the tea, pour half a teaspoon of dried licorice root with 1.5 dl boiling water. Allow the tea to stand in the lid for 5 minutes, then strain and drink. Drink a maximum of three cups a day for up to a month.

Lemon, honey, and ginger:

These three foods are extremely medicinal, and with their combination, you can successfully eliminate the symptoms of colds and flu. In a slightly larger jar, scrub the ginger root you previously cleaned, the two lemons you cut into slices, and pour everything with organic honey. It is best to consume this mixture at bedtime.

Honey and cinnamon against colds:

When it comes to colds, this combination will help strengthen your immunity, as with chronic cough and fatigue, and will also successfully clear your sinuses. In 1 dl of warm water, add a tablespoon of honey and two teaspoons of cinnamon powder. Stir until the honey has dissolved. Drink twice a day, preferably three days in a row. If you like, you can mix only honey and cinnamon, without water.

Wine as a cure:

Heat 100 ml of red wine, add 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper and 1 tablespoon honey. Stir and drink warm at bedtime.

Mental health care - the healing power of the mind

                 People health - the healing power of the mind

Research has increasingly shown that there is a strong correlation between a positive attitude and the immune system.

Scientists have firmly proven that the brain and immune system interact with each other like other systems in the body. There are hundreds of powerful biochemical compounds that carry messages in both directions.

Imagine the following situation: You calmed down for a moment to enjoy the sun's rays that caress your face. Your loved one is sitting next to you, holding hands and feeling peace and serenity. Those are happy moments! However, scientists today believe that the positive moods that create such moments can have a positive effect on health.

A health field called psychoneuroimmunology reveals a link between the brain and the immune, defense system. Studies have shown that socially active people and those who are married live longer than less active, separated, divorced, as well as those who are not married. People living in a happy marriage have also been found to have a stronger immune system. Contacts with other people and various social activities seem to contribute to health and longevity.

Our immune system is in constant contact with many microorganisms and substances that we bring into the body - it responds to substances that harm us while tolerating beneficial substances. But in some situations, especially with children, oral tolerance for certain foods has not been established. Discover how!

Sharing your feelings with others can be helpful, that is, it can have both physical and psychological benefits for the confessor who opens up.

Optimism is a powerful health factor. Research has shown that those who were the most pessimistic in their 20s were more likely to have the disease with severe illnesses of 40, 50 and 60 years. Maybe pessimists become passive when dealing with the disease and do not care enough about themselves.

An optimistic attitude has its value in combating disease. Studies of women with advanced-stage breast cancer have shown that the longest survivors of therapy survived, of course, those who no longer had symptoms of the disease, but at the same time maintained a high level of joy and satisfaction.

Love protects you from the cold

Even in cases of significantly less serious illnesses such as the common cold, there is a certain link between illness and psychological factors. One study found that pessimists were more likely to contract the cold than others. Interestingly, even the sense of love, or more precisely the experience of loving feelings, in some people has resulted in increased secretion of immunoglobulin A in saliva, a chemical compound that protects against respiratory infections.

Scientists have firmly proven that the brain and immune system interact with each other like other systems in the body. There are hundreds of powerful biochemical compounds that carry messages in both directions. Many of these compounds are known to have a strong effect on moods and emotions and, through their molecular composition, make it possible to understand the connection (which has long been assumed to exist) between mental state and state of health.

Today, monocytes - immune cells that help wound healing, tissue repair and bacterial destruction - are known to be sensitive to neuropeptides, chemical compounds that are created in the brain. Surprisingly, a particularly high concentration of neuropeptide-secreting cells is found in the parts of the brain that control emotions.

Relaxation, motivation, and hope

One of the experimental programs conducted at The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute showed interesting results. Program leaders focused on cancer patients whose disease was in the withdrawal phase. Given that there is a high risk that cancer will recur, the goal of the program was to try to increase the resilience of patients with psychological training. Patients underwent a two-month program of relaxation exercises and non-accepting defeat training to fight the disease.

The goal was to teach patients how to deal with the disease and make them more optimistic. Scientists have found that in those patients who were enrolled in the program, natural killer cells (which protect the body from tumor growth) were more active than in those patients who received only standard medical care.

What can we learn from those who discover the values ​​of positive thoughts?

Hope and an optimistic attitude can improve the quality of our lives. The challenge for scientists is to determine whether hope can affect the immune system. Careful, systematic research to figure out the link between psychological factors and immune function may require years of scientific work, but the benefits will be extremely large.

I'm sure scientists will come up with solid evidence very soon to prove the connection between a positive attitude and the condition of the immune system, and until then, I'll still be glad to listen to that old good song from Bobby Mc Ferrin “Don't Worry, Be Happy “😊

Health care - Natural painkillers

                      People health - Natural painkillers

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)- southern blue gum

Eucalyptus oil is a herbal analgesic, used externally to relieve pain in rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago, neuralgia. Also, it is a great inhalant and also repels insects
(flies, mosquitoes, ants ...)

Fragrant fern (Dryopteris fragrans)

In traditional medicine, the fragrant fern is widely used, and among other things, it is known to act as an analgesic, it is also useful as a means of relieving stress and treating various neurological disorders.

Sweet flag or calamus (Acorus calamus)

Another herb with analgesic activity. It is used as a medicine for joint pain in rheumatism and arthritis. The medicinal part of the plant is a root that otherwise has a wide range of medical effects. When used for joint pain, it is applied externally and applied directly to painful areas. For this purpose, a caste mass or oil is made from the roots of the plant. It should be noted that the sweet flag also has a sedative effect, so it should not be administered orally on your own, as it is necessary to strictly observe the dosage.

White willow (Salix alba)

This herb is one of the most powerful natural painkillers. It is known for its high content of salicin found in the bark of the tree (a natural substance that very effectively relieves the pain of various origins).

Absinthe (Artemisia absinthium)

It is also called bitter wormwood - a herb that has analgesic effects when it comes to stomach pain, colon inflammation, sprains and bruising.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

This is one of the most famous plants in my area. Tame, beneficial and harmless. When used reasonably, it is completely safe, even for babies. Therefore, chamomile tea is one of the first teas to be given to babies to relieve stomach cramps. In adults, it also relieves abdominal pain, headache, and migraines, and women are a welcome natural remedy for menstrual pain.

Arnica montana also known as wolf's bane, leopard's bane, mountain tobacco and mountain arnica

Arnica wraps are used externally for wound dressing, as well as for relieving pain in wounded areas, as well as for muscle and tendon pain.

Acupuncture

If you are still unhappy or distrustful of the above herbal pain medicines, you can opt for another alternative medicine, acupuncture. It is scientifically proven that this method of treatment convincingly produces the best results just when it comes to eliminating pain, various causes, and origins. Another benefit of acupuncture is that the effect of the treatment lasts longer than the analgesic action of the chemical substances. Recent research in the United States has produced remarkable results. Specifically, after 6 months of acupuncture with regular treatments 2 times a week, patients with rheumatoid arthritis had reduced knee pain by 40%. And to keep up with the result, they only needed one treatment a month. According to the statistics so far, 5 to 8 treatments are usually needed to eliminate acute pain; and for chronic pain, 8 to 15 treatments bring relief.

Health care – The power of “power nap”

                             The power of “power nap”

There is a good reason why the afternoon nap is said to be a "power nap", that is, a refreshing sleep. In fact, if you decide to "take a nap" in the afternoon, it could have many health benefits.

When you are sleepy, everything seems wrong and people and things get on your nerves. You can fix all this with a nap of 15 to 30 minutes.

If you feel your energy is running low in the middle of the day, do what people regularly do in Mediterranean cultures - "catch a nap".

If you don't practice that, you might want to change your mind about the benefits it brings.

Power nap boosts immunity

Insufficient long sleep impairs your hormonal and immune function by increasing the amount of otherwise useful inflammatory proteins of the cytokines and stress hormones cortisol and noradrenaline.

In 2015, one study found serious disorders in healthy volunteers who were allowed to sleep for only two hours one night.

The next day, part of the volunteers slept twice for half an hour and the rest did not nap. Tests showed that, after a nap, cytokines and hormones returned to normal in the first group. Thanks to the control of stress hormones, regular naps save your heart and brain, two major targets of anxiety.

It sharpens the focus throughout the day

Short afternoon sleep improves attention and efficiency, research has shown. A half-hour power nap eliminates drowsiness and fatigue and enhances mental abilities such as concentration, flexibility, and creativity. It is even more advisable to nap several times for 10 to 15 minutes, in which case the positive effects occur immediately after opening the eyes, while longer naps require awakening.

Raises physical endurance

A power nap has a beneficial effect on the physical endurance and performance of physical tasks.

For research purposes of a 2007 athlete survey, volunteers were instructed to run after lunch and again after an afternoon nap. Post-nap times were better, leading researchers to conclude that afternoon naps boost both mental and physical abilities.

A nap allows for better night work

Whether you work or study at night, either regularly or occasionally, a nap before night shift will help you stay fresher and work better.

Studies examining this phenomenon have indicated the effectiveness of naps between half an hour and four hours before night work begins. Such preventative naps also enhance the concentration of drivers returning home after a night shift.

Improves memory

It is well known that regular nighttime sleep helps to remember. If you have been studying during the day, you will better remember what you learned after an all-night sleep. A study published in 2010 in the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory found that afternoon power nap plays an equal role.

At noon, the respondents were tasked with memorizing certain information. One group then slept for an hour and a half, while the other group was not allowed to nap. Later that afternoon, those who were napping had a better memory test.

The perfect dose for a nap? 20 minutes!

The ideal duration of an afternoon nap is 20 minutes, according to experts in this field.

This kind of nap is what most people need to get rid of drowsiness and get an injection of energy. A person who sleeps for only 20 minutes does not enter the rapid eye movement phase, a deeper phase of sleep that requires longer awakening. Thanks to this, a 20-minute dream offers extraordinary benefits because it is possible to get to work immediately afterward.

Nap and caffeine: a shock combination!

Snooze and caffeine combined work better than either alone. A 1994 study found that surgeons would stay fresh during a full day of duty if they snooze and drink coffee.

Take care of your health, take a nap in the afternoon !

Health care – Walking, the best you can do for your body and mind

                   Walking, the best you can do for your body and mind

Walk! 15 minutes of walking is not a lot, and it will do wonders for your health, body, and brain.

When you are stressed, it may take some time to clear your head, slow down your thoughts, or calm down. A pleasant longer walk may be exactly what the doctor recommended.

This simple activity is propagated as something that is 'most akin to a miracle cure'. Here is a list of benefits that a 15-minute walk a day does for your body.

Reduces the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular problems.

In the 2009 edition of Harvard Men's Health Watch, walking was noted as extremely underrated. To prove this hypothesis, scientists have gone through over 4,200 articles that were published between 1997 and 2007 related to the topic of walking. Eighteen articles they found met the standards and quality of the research. Each study collected data from each of the participants about their walking habits as well as their cardiovascular risk habits, which included age, alcohol consumption, and smoking. The subjects were followed by the experts for 11 years, and cardiovascular changes, as well as death, were recorded during those years. From data collected over 11 years, scientists have found that 2.5 hours of walking a week (21 minutes a day) reduces the risk of cardiovascular problems by 31% and the risk of premature death by 32%.

Going for a walk is the best way to beat stress-induced overeating. When your serotonin levels are higher, you feel less stress causing you to eat less.

The battle against obesity

Every person has genes that stimulate weight gain, according to Harvard Medical School. One of the easiest ways to combat obesity is to try to cut in half those genes that promote weight gain. To determine how this can be done, Harvard scientists observed 32 genes that promote weight gain in a total of 12,000 study participants. They concluded that those study participants who walked for an hour a day were cut into half genes that promote weight gain. Exter University has learned that 15 minutes of walking can help reduce the craving for sugary foods, which play a big role in obesity.

It lowers blood pressure

If you have high blood pressure, comfortable and easy walks may be just what you need. Researchers at Arizona State University would agree. They conducted a study on the relationship between walking and lower blood pressure and found that just 10 minutes of walking a day was effective when it comes to lowering blood pressure. By walking for 15-20 minutes, you increase your chances of lowering your blood pressure even further.

Improves memory

Obviously, exercise is great for the brain because serotonin binds to the brain receptors. But walking can help your memory serve you better, according to a 2011 study in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study found that participants who walk 40 minutes a week, which can be distributed three to four times a week, can increase hippocampal activity by 2%. Also, another study, presented at the 2014 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, found that regular rapid walking (may take between 15-20 minutes) could slow down the "aging" of the brain. The respondents participated in the study ranged in age from 60 to 80, which is the population in which dementia begins to develop or is already in its late stages.

Relieves joint pain

Physical therapist Eric Robertson told WebMD that for osteoarthritis (OA), cartilage acts as an absorber, especially in the knees, and can become damaged or worn. He added that you would feel numbness, pain and difficulty in movement. But exercise, especially walking, can help rebuild that joint.

                

Decrease overeating due to stress

Going for a walk is the best way to beat stress-induced overeating. This is my first-hand experience. In recent years, my stress at work has increased, and as a result has been uncontrolled food intake and weight gain. I started walking and lost 12 pounds in 2 months. When your serotonin levels are higher you feel less stress causing you to eat less because you are not stressed. Whether it's 15 or 20 minutes, walking will raise your serotonin levels.

Health care - Save your heart

                                           Save your heart 

Hundreds of thousands die every year from a heart attack; yet, no sign of protest can be heard in this regard by the public, the press or government agencies. At the same time, almost every one of us can find this fiercest mass murderer on his plate!

Can we say that what we eat causes heart attacks?

Not everything. The main culprits are certainly excess fat and cholesterol. And the problem that arises in our body, thanks in large part to them, is the narrowing, hardening and sometimes even clogging of vital arteries that supply oxygen and food to the heart. This process is known as atherosclerosis.

Humans are born with clean, resilient blood vessels. They should remain in this state for the rest of our lives. However, in many people, the arteries are slowly clogged with cholesterol, fat, and calcium - a mixture that gradually hardens and eventually inhibits the necessary and vital blood flow.

During and after World War II, most Europeans were forced to change their diet, which consisted of meat, eggs and dairy products. They had to switch to a "poorer" diet with potatoes, cereals, beans, root vegetables, and other vegetables. Do you know what caused the change? Dramatic reduction in atherosclerosis-related diseases such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, gallstones, some cancers, and arthritis. A significant drop in deaths from these diseases was felt even 20 years after the Second World War.

How Do I Know I Have Arteriosclerosis?

Risk factor analysis is a good way to determine the likelihood of having this heart disease:

• Today, the most serious risk factor for a heart attack is elevated blood cholesterol. Men at age 50, with a cholesterol level of 7.6 mmol / l, are more likely to develop atherosclerosis ten times more than men of the same age as levels below 5.1 mmol / l. A 20% reduction in blood cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart attack by 50%.

• Smokers 60 years of age are ten times more likely to die of coronary heart disease than their non-smoking peers. About 30% of deaths from a heart attack can be directly linked to the effects of smoking.

• In America, every third adult has high blood pressure. This risk factor triples the chance of dying from heart disease compared to a person with normal blood pressure.

• Obese men are five times more likely to die of a heart attack by the age of 60 compared to men of normal weight.

• Other classic risk factors include diabetes, elevated blood triglycerides, a sedentary lifestyle, stress, and increased blood homocysteine ​​levels. Fortunately, all the aforementioned risk factors depend on lifestyle and diet and can be influenced and controlled.

Risk factors for coronary heart disease

Nutrition:

1. Diabetes

2. Obesity

3. LDL cholesterol

4. High blood pressure

5. Triglycerides

Lifestyle:

1. Smoking

2. Inactivity

3. Stress

Out of our control:

1. Heritage

2. Age

3. Gender

Five of the eight nutrition and lifestyle factors mentioned above can largely be influenced by diet.

Factors not under our control are an inheritance, age, and gender, but they are the least contributing to the development of the disease.

What about medication and surgery?

In people with dangerously elevated blood cholesterol levels that do not decrease even after appropriate dietary changes, medication is unavoidable. However, drugs are expensive. Furthermore, most of them have not very harmless side effects. Taking medication requires frequent laboratory checks and medical check-ups.

Even more sophisticated are surgical procedures: by-pass surgeries, cleaning the deposits with the apparatus and dilating blood vessels with balloons. Some of the results are remarkable. But as time goes by and statistics accumulate, it is becoming increasingly clear that most of these operations do not extend life significantly or necessarily improve it.

The best short-term help you can give a person with atherosclerosis therapy has already developed, it is not too late to make lifestyle changes. You can clean your arteries, reduce the risk of dying from atherosclerosis, and extend your active, creative years. You can significantly change your risk factors yourself, regardless of age, and positive results are often visible after only a few weeks of proper lifestyle and nutrition.

Start eating healthy, homemade low fat and cholesterol foods, and lots of unrefined complex carbs and fiber! Such a diet can lower cholesterol levels by 20 to 30% and reverse the development of diabetes in many cases in less than four weeks. When combined with reduced salt intake, this diet will also help normalize blood pressure and regulate body weight.

Accept an active daily exercise program

If we, as a society, were able to lower our cholesterol levels below 4.6 mmol / l, blood pressure below 125 mm Hg and stop smoking, it is estimated that this could prevent 82% of all heart attacks affecting people younger than 65 years. Such a simple lifestyle changes would contribute to improving the health of our people more than all hospitals, surgeries, and medicines combined.