High-cholesterol
To modify your high cholesterol, in order to reduce risk of getting CHD, you would need to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Cholesterol is an important aspect of our diet, and is crucial for healthy cells. Too much cholesterol however, is harmful and the body will start to deposit extra cholesterol in the walls of arteries. The arteries then become damaged or even blocked. This could result in a heart attack. Most people that have excessive cholesterol have a diet rich in fat, which is why it is essential that they reduce the amount of fat they consume and modify their diet to make it as healthy as possible.
There is the possibility that high cholesterol levels is inherited and runs in the family these cases are called Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) or Familial Combined Hyperlipidaemia (FCH).These genetic conditions lead to over production and accumulation of cholesterol in blood in order to fight this a cholesterol-lowering food plan and often drug treatment, is required to reduce and control CHD risk and blood cholesterol. People with this disorder, that do not yet have particularly high cholesterol levels, it would be recommended they carefully choose the amounts and types of dietary fats they consume.
High-Blood-Pressure
High blood pressure is damaging to the arteries and increases the risk of CHD heart attacks and strokes. The condition is more often than not, inherited but can also be affected by lifestyle choices. To prevent blood pressure from rising, a healthy body weight should be reached and maintained; alcohol intake needs to be moderated and salt needs to be avoided in cooking, Exercise and a stress free environment also aid healthy blood pressure. If these measure do not work, drugs are available that effectively reduce elevated blood pressure levels.
Diabetes
People with diabetes are at a much higher risk of being diagnosed with CHD. People with diabetes have a 2 in 5 risk of developing a heart disease; this is the same as a person without diabetes that has already experienced a heart attack.
People with diabetes tend to be characterised with elevated very-low-density lipoproteins,
Small low-density lipoproteins and low HDLs. This leads to the furring up process of the arteries being accelerated.
To manage these diabetic tendencies a controlled diet is needed. The diet would need to emphasise complex carbohydrates and be low in fat. Good options would be food rich in starch and fibre like potatoes, pasta, fruit and vegetables. Diabetic patients should try to maintain a healthy body weight and should avoid smoking at all costs.
Obesity
Being overweight increases the chances of having a heart attack. This is, partly, because obese people are more likely to have high blood pressure and cholesterol and diabetes which as I’ve explained all contribute to CHD. Weight control can be achieved by following a diet with few carbohydrates fats and sugars, and following a daily exercise routine.
Alcohol
High alcohol consumption is damaging to the body in many ways. The alcohol can directly harm the hearts muscle and cause an irregular beat. Alcohol can contribute to obesity, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, strokes and cancer. However, it is possible to drink and still remain healthy; to do this drinking must be moderated. Men should drink no more than 28 units per week, and women no more then 21.
Stress
Even though stress can keep people alert and motivated, if stress levels build particularly over long periods of times, they can have negative effects on health. Stress often exacerbates symptoms in people that already have heart problems, and can raise the blood pressure.
It is crucial that time for relaxation is made. Sports, music, walking and simple breathing exercises for example can help reduce stress levels. The one that suits the patient should be practiced daily