How to improve cardiovascular health

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in Spain. The problem is that we often don’t really know what this term means when we hear it or what cardiovascular health is all about. Therefore, in Probelte Pharma’stherapeutic nutrition blog, we explain what these diseases are, their causes, how you can improve your cardiovascular health and the benefits of natural capsules for cholesterol.

Tips on how to look after your cardiovascular health

Cardiovascular diseases are all the conditions that involve problems with the heart and blood vessels (coronary heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, etc.). These problems often arise when cholesterol and other lipids build up in blood vessel walls; this is called plaque. Over time, plaque can narrow the blood vessels and cause problems throughout the body. If an artery becomes blocked, this can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

To avoid this, good lifestyle habits are essential, which includes taking natural capsules for cholesterol that can help protect your arteries and heart.

Having a healthy lifestyle is vital for your cardiovascular health. Many people suffer from these diseases and have to be treated with drugs, sometimes for the rest of their lives. You should take good care of yourself so that it doesn’t come to that. How?

Engaging in physical exercise

This is the most important healthy lifestyle habit. At least 30 minutes of exercise a day is necessary for your heart to function at its best.

It is also important not to overdo physical exertion and exercise. Training should be built up gradually and you must keep track of it; you shouldn’t run a marathon without first trying a 10 km race. You should start with activities that you can do with little effort and gradually increase their intensity, but without overdoing it to avoid any major problems.

So, a schedule of simple and easy-to-follow exercises could be as follows:

• Monday: walking or jogging, depending on the ability and/or physical fitness of each individual.
• Tuesday: rest, which doesn’t mean sitting in a chair all day. You can make small efforts such as going upstairs or taking a short stroll.
• Wednesday: swimming. Swimming is one of the most complete forms of exercise and is great for breath control.
• Thursday: carry out meditation exercises, as well as calm and relaxing activities and movements, which are also necessary for good cardiovascular health.
• Friday: rest.
• Saturday: go for a walk or run.
• Sunday: swimming or another sport you enjoy.

Diet, a key factor in cardiovascular disease

Maintaining a balanced diet is essential if you want to control the main factors that cause these diseases, such as cholesterol, blood pressure and excess weight.

Offsetting any excessive calorie and fat intake by eating fruit and vegetables is essential to keep your blood pressure and weight in check. Apart from following a varied and balanced diet like the Mediterranean diet, sometimes you can try taking natural capsules for cholesterol, like our Keriba Duo, with pomegranate and olive extract, a great way to help keep your heart healthy.

Keriba Duo provides you with natural protection against cholesterol, helping you to bring your cholesterol levels within the normal range.

Leaving bad habits behind

Smoking and drinking alcohol are habits that you should avoid if you want to recover and prevent cardiovascular disease. These increase all the negative factors and provide no benefits. Incorporate new habits into your daily life to achieve your health and wellness goals!

Here are some tips on how to improve your cardiovascular health. What about you? What do you do?