SafetyDude's Safety Tip of the Week
Heart Safety Tips
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I usually spend a couple of hours researching material that I have on file and the internet for information on my selected Safety Tip.
Last week at our BNI networking meeting, Anna Finlan the Registered Massage Therapists in our group presented the following as part of her 60 second informercial. I felt it very fitting to pass it along at this time, particularly as it relates to stress. Which does have a negative impact on your heart.
MASSAGE THERAPY (Immune System and Stress)
Regular massage therapy (every 4 – 6 weeks) can provide significant benefits beyond relaxation.
People who experience high levels of stress tend to get sick more often than others.
Combine stress with a lack of sleep, lack of exercise and poor nutrition, our body’s natural ability to protect against bacteria and infection is greatly reduced.
Massage therapy through increased circulation may increase the number of white blood cells while enhancing their ability to function.
They are your “killer cells” protecting you from invading bacteria. An increase in white blood cells will help to strengthen your immune system which have a positive impact on your health.
Consider following the path of prevention and have regular massage therapy to manage stress and boost your immune system
Ten Tips to a Heart Safety
1. If you don't already know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, then you need to investigate and learn them. Regardless of your age. It could be someone you love that needs your help.
2. Same thing goes for the signs and symptoms of a stroke. What you learn now may save yourself or some one you love in the future.
3. See your Doctor for a full medical or physical every year without fail. Work with your Doctor to reduce your Blood Pressure or Cholestrol levels if they are high.
4. If you smoke, stop. Or at least reduce the amount by 50% in the next 3 months. Then another 50% in the next 3 months. and so forth.
5. Reduce your stress levels. Don't let people rent space in your head for free! Learn to leave work at work. Try Massage Therapy or Yoga.
6. Exercise and become physically active. 30 minutes daily is your target.
7. Limit your alcohol use. They don't say stop just limit it to reasonable levels.
8. Eat healthy, low fat. low cholesterol foods. Foods rich in Omega-3 are great for your heart.
9. Get at least 8 hours of slepp every night.
10. Maintain good oral health.
Picture of the Week
Don't forget Valentines Day is coming next week.
Shouldn't we show our love and admiration
to our precious loved ones everday?
