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8 Phone: 813-949-4411 “Say You Got It In A Dunndeal Publication” February 2012
February is American Heart Month and,
yes, I know talking about death is not a
‘romantic’ topic to think about – especially
in February. However, now that heart disease
is the number one killer of women in
America, it’s something that’s important to
be looked into.
When you think about showing love and
affection to the ones you love, I encourage
you to also think about taking care of your
heart and your health so a healthy you will
be there for your loved ones!
An American dies every 33 seconds from
a coronary event, which is why (if you don’t
want it to happen to you) it’s important to
start doing something about preventing
it – NOW! It’s also no longer exclusive to
elders since heart disease is the third leading
cause of death among women, aged 25-
44 years, and the second leading cause of
death among women, aged 45-64 years.
Heart disease now kills more women
than men; it’s the number one killer in
this country and most health experts believe
about 80% is preventable by lifestyle
changes. Our goal is to help prevent heart
attacks or getting heart disease.
Unfortunately, about 40% of women
who have a heart attack die within one
year of having that heart attack, compared
to 25% of men dying within one year. One
of the main challenges is about 60% of people
who die of heart disease had no prior
symptoms. That is why it is so important
to be proactive in preventing heart disease,
also getting checked by your doctor for
precursors to heart disease. These are some
of the top ways to prevent heart disease:
1) Be a healthy weight. Obese people are
Women & Heart Attacks – Six
Times More than Breast Cancer!
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more likely to die of heart disease. Lose
weight - even if you are only 20 to 30 lbs.
overweight - because that can affect your
heart; the most dangerous weight is around
your waist. We test weight and body fat
percentage at our studio – for free!
2) Quit smoking. I quit smoking 19 years
ago and you can do it, too! It is so worth it!
3) Reduce your total cholesterol level.
However, more important than just reducing
your total cholesterol is having a
healthy ratio of LDL compared to HDL and
reducing your triglycerides. For many, this
can be achieved the natural way - without
medication.
4) Manage your blood sugar levels – especially
if you have diabetes - with diet and
exercise.
5) Keep your blood pressure in check.
Again, I prefer keeping the blood pressure
down naturally.
6) Get active! It is a proven fact that a sedentary
lifestyle increases your risk factors.
I have been studying health and fitness
for over 19 years and I believe that it is imperative
to ask your doctor to run the tests
listed below. Although some of these tests
are controversial that these factors cause
heart disease, it is reported that many people
who get heart disease prove an imbalance
of these in their body:
1) C-reactive Protein (CRP) may be a
marker of the inflammation of arteries if
this is elevated and has been linked to atherosclerosis
(the blockage of the arteries).
The normal level of CRP in your blood
should be up to 4.9mg/L.
2) Elevated Homocysteine has been
linked to heart disease, normal is between
4.4 and 10.8 micromoles per liter (µmol/L).
This is usually caused by a deficiency in B
vitamins and folic acid.
3) Blood Cholesterol Ratios, not just total
cholesterol. You want a ratio of 3-to-1 or
less, meaning you want three times more
HDL then you do LDL. Also, you want to
get the TYPE of LDL you have tested before
you ever go on statin drugs. Research now
shows that if you have a high amount of a
certain type of LDL, you should not go on
those drugs.
Extensive research shows that eating
healthier and exercising are two of the best
ways to prevent heart disease, so get your
body moving and watch what you put in
your mouth!
Get my delicious 3-Day Menu and/or
my 12-Minute Workout Video at no cost by
going to my website: www.purehealthstudios.com.
And you can attend a free seminar
I am giving called “Weight Loss & a
Healthy Heart” Feb. 21st. You can reserve
your seat on my website.
North Tampa Art League
The North Tampa Art League (NTAL) is a group of budding artists, hobbyists, students
and teachers, professional artists, as well as art enthusiasts and business owners.
NTAL meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-9:00pm, at Tampa Palms
Compton Park Activity Center, 16101 Compton Drive, in Tampa, 813-972-0897. If you
love art and enjoy having fun, this is the group for you. For information concerning membership,
contact John Henne at jhenne1@verizon.net. For more information about NTAL,
its goals and business partners, visit: www.northtampaarts.com.
New Name & Location – Scotch Institute
Brett Scotch, D.O., F.A.O.C.O. has opened a new medical office in the Seven Oaks
Community in the Summergate Professional Center under the new name “Scotch Institute
of Ear Nose & Throat.” Dr. Scotch will continue to care for both adult and pediatric
ENT patients in the newer, larger, and more modern facility. Dr. Scotch is Board Certified
in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery and has a CAQ in Sleep Medicine. He
was recently named both the Florida State and Hillsborough County 2011 Physician of
the Year by his Osteopathic peers. For more information, visit www.ScotchENT.com or
call 813-994-8900.