7 Unusual Tips for a Healthy Heart
April 4, 2008 by kal
Filed under Healthy Living
Your heart is a precious organ, a source of life, vitality, and love. Keeping it healthy means taking care of your body, mind, and spirit. Eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and avoiding cigarette smoke are obvious must-dos for staying vital. Here are some other smart and not-so-apparent tips to keep your heart beating strong.
- Take a Deep Breath
A simple deep breath can calm your nerves and ease your mind in just a few short seconds. Even better, try this: Inhale for a count of four, hold your breath for a count of four, and exhale for a count of four. Repeat four times and feel your body unwind, your stresses melt away, and your blood pressure drop! - Smile
Your heart is your center of love, and a heart problem may signal a lack of joy in your life. The easiest remedy for this is as simple as a smile. Think of something good in your life or remember the last thing that made you laugh out loud. Keep joy, a positive attitude, and a good sense of humor handy and see how much happier life can be. - Think Green
If you’re feeling blue, focus on green! Your heart chakra, which is the energy center that governs connection, love, and harmony, is represented by the color green. Meditating on the heart chakra can heal wounds and nurture love, compassion, and hope, reminding you love heals all. - Drink Tea
Adding ginger and cayenne to your diet can improve your circulation and blood flow. A simple tea of ginger, a pinch of cayenne, lemon, and honey is a delicious remedy if you are feeling sluggish and in need of a boost. - Get Moving
Besides shedding unwanted pounds, exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, relieves stress, boosts energy levels, and improves the way you look and feel. However, if the very idea of exercise bores you to tears, put a spin on it: Sign up for salsa lessons, find a gym buddy, or join a sports team. Make it social so moving that booty is a breeze. - Fall in Love
You don’t have to have the man, or woman of your dreams in order to love; you can love a puppy, a kitten, your grandparents, your best friend, or even a new hobby. Find someone or something that you’re passionate about and recognize the beauty and bliss it brings. - Get a Foot Rub
Treat your heart using your feet! Reflexology is a form of bodywork in which pressure is applied to areas of the foot that correspond to other parts of the body. Ask your reflexologist to focus on the heart area, or get your honey to give you a good rub around the balls of your feet!
Actually these tips are not that unusual. Many studies have proven that those who are happy and fulfilled are generally healthier people. It is amazing how our bodies can function so well when we have a positive attitude about everything in our lives.