According to the endocrinologist Elizaveta Kardapoltseva, there are habits that most consider useful, but in fact they negatively affect the cardiovascular system.
The Paleolithic diet. Its adherents prefer a large amount of red meat and remove dairy products, cereals, legumes and everything sweet from the diet. According to the expert, such a diet gradually leads to problems in the digestive tract and excess weight. It is best to simply use the “plate method” – 50% vegetables, 25% protein and 25% carbohydrates.
Uncontrolled consumption of dietary supplements. If a person prescribes supplements for himself, focusing on someone else's opinion, advertising, information on the Web, this can provoke toxic hepatitis or acute liver failure.
Cardio training. If you have never done running, group training, and so on, be sure to check with your doctor before going to the gym. Especially if you have high blood pressure, overweight, joint problems. The same run, in addition to the load on the cardiovascular system, affects the knee joints and ankle. If you don't want to go to the doctor, start by walking.
– Any physical activity will stimulate the cardiovascular system, here you need to be very careful in choosing workouts, and it is advisable to first consult with your doctor about contraindications, especially if you have diseases such as high blood pressure or heart attacks, strokes in the past, – said Elizabeth Kardapoltseva. On my blog.
List of common heart and vascular diseases:
- Ischemic disease.
- Heart failure.
- Arrhythmia.
- Heart defects – both congenital and acquired.
- Atherosclerosis.
- Peripheral arterial disease.
- Cardiomyopathy.
How does a person feel with heart failure?
There may be swelling in the feet, ankles, legs, or abdomen (belly). overwork. Weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness. Rapid or irregular heartbeat.
How do you know if you have serious heart problems?
- Chest pain that can also radiate to your arm, neck, jaw, and upper abdomen
- Constricting pain
- Shortness of breath
- Decreased physical endurance
- Swollen lower limbs
- Extrasystoles
- Loss of consciousness
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Important! This information is provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.
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