DINAAZ covers nine reasons heart health matters, from reducing disease risk to cutting medical costs, then nine practical steps including regular checkups, cardio workouts, diet changes, stress management, and sleep. She stresses consulting a doctor before starting any new exercise or diet plan.
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In one of the videos that I had shot last week, somebody had said that, can you please give us tips on heart health? And here you go. In this video, I will be talking to you about taking care of your heart and why heart health is important. But before I get started, let me tell you that if you have any heart problems, you do not do any exercise or follow any diet or follow anything without taking the consultation of a doctor. The doctor must say that you are ready to do a workout, and that's when you're going to do a workout. Now, why is heart health so important? According to the American College of Sports Medicine, they have done all the research, and they said that the two risk factors for having a heart attack are: number one is obesity, and number two is stress. So if you are watching this video and you are obese or you are stressed all the time, remember that it's a risk factor. In this video, I'm going to give you the 9 reasons why heart health is very important and 9 ways of how to keep your heart really strong and healthy. So why is heart health so important? Number 1 is you can look after— if you look after your heart, you can prevent any heart problems from coming. You are at risk of heart attacks, and most important is you are at risk of getting any coronary diseases, heart diseases, plus any strokes. So that is why heart health is very important. Number 2 is when your heart is really healthy, you're going to live longer. And not only live longer, you're also going to live better, and it's going to prevent you from having premature deaths. Number 3 is when your heart is healthy, your quality of life improves. Today, because of a lot of medication and science, really, you know, skyrocketing and so much research happening, we are going to live longer. But are we really going to live better is the question that you need to ask yourself. Are you going to enjoy your life till your very end is a question that you need to ask yourself and take necessary action accordingly. Heart health also helps you to improve your blood circulation. That is where all the blood gets purified. So when your heart is really healthy, Pure, nice blood goes into your brain, goes into your working muscles, goes into your internal organs, and so your blood circulation from a healthy heart comes and is really healthy for not only your heart but for your brain and your working muscles as well and your organs. Next is, if your heart is not healthy, you are at risk of getting all these metabolic problems like Diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, all these are linked to your heart. And if you have all those problems, then you're also at risk of getting a heart problem. Next is heart health is also important for mental health. If your heart is not healthy, if you feel, if your arteries are blocked, if your cholesterol levels are high, if your BP is high, you know that you're going to be at risk of heart attacks. Or strokes. But the most important thing is if your heart is not healthy, your mind also will not be healthy. And deep down you'll keep thinking that I'm at risk and you'll have lot of fears. So mental health is very important and to have good mental health you have to have a nice healthy heart. Next is energy levels. If you have a nice healthy heart, your energy levels will be really high because you will have the energy to run around your day, to do your day-to-day activities, and still at the end of the day you will not feel tired. So energy levels are very important, and for that a healthy heart is super important. Next, a good heart contributes to your weight. If your heart is not functioning properly, then the chances of you gaining weight are very high. So you got to be very mindful about your heart health. And last but not the least, If your heart is not healthy, then your medical, uh, cost will go up and your bank balance will start going down. So be very aware of the fact that heart health is super important. So now let me tell you the 9 simple ways in order to keep your heart really healthy. Number 1 is go for regular checkups. Especially after the age of 40, you need to go for regular checkups and and allow the doctors to do their jobs so you know whether you're in the safe zone or what changes that you need to make. Number 2 is diet. Without a doubt, diet and nutrition planning makes a world of a difference. Cut out all sugars in your diet as much as possible. Please avoid eating outside food. Keep your carbohydrates to the minimal, so eat just a small portion of rice or, or just a couple of rotis. Add some protein into your diet which will be healthy, like fish, dals, and chicken. White meats are really healthy. Egg whites are really healthy for your heart. So diet does play a major role. Number 3 is workout. Your heart is like a muscle. Just the way you have muscles in your arms and in your legs, your heart is like a muscle. The more you work your heart, the heart is pumping more blood in and out. And the blood circulation improves. And when the blood circulation improves, your heart stays healthy. And the only way to work that muscle of your heart is by doing scientifically designed workouts where you get your heart rate up, keep it there for a while, and you bring it down. Especially cardiovascular workouts are extremely good for a healthy heart. Number 4 is quit smoking because that is going to go and impact your, your arteries and block your arteries. And so be careful, be responsible, cut down your alcohol consumption as much as possible. Maybe just a glass of wine or a small drink at the end of the week, but no more than that. Number 6 is manage your stress. Several ways of managing your stress: mindful exercises, visualizations, affirmations. And I'm a strong believer in using the power of the law of attraction to have a healthy body. So most important is that, that helps in managing your stress completely. Number 7 is sleep well. 7 to 8 hours of sleep are a must. Many people ask me that, Dinaaz, can we sleep staggered, few hours in the day and few hours in the night? No, it doesn't work well. For you to repair your body, for you to repair your heart and your mind and your working muscles, you need to sleep that 7 to 8 hours continuously. The body has a self-repairing mechanism. So don't tamper with what is natural and naturally given to us. Number 8 is to keep your heart really healthy. There is no doubt that hydration is important. Drink lots of water. Say, don't get obsessed, say 2 to 2.5 liters of water. Drink a glass of coconut water which helps in keeping the pH levels under regular, regular. And last but not the least, Don't try to do this alone. Join a community, a group of people who are on the same journey as you, who want to keep your heart healthy, and most important is stay fit and healthy. If you really and truly want to be part of the Dinaaz Fitness community, the link for that, for my free masterclass, is in the description below. Click on the link and I can't wait to see you in the community. Remember, your heart is yours. Keep it fit, keep it active, and keep smiling.
