5 Things to Do Daily to Keep Your Heart Healthy

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From Cleveland Clinic

5 Things to Do Daily to Keep Your Heart Healthy

February is American Heart Month. Follow these tips to keep your heart in good health.

  1. Eat healthy fats, NOT trans fats
  2. Practice good dental hygiene (especially flossing your teeth daily)
  3. Get enough sleep
  4. Don’t sit for too long at one time
  5. Avoid secondhand smoke like the plague

In Addition, We Recommend:

  1. Annual exam with your doctor
  2. Annual labs including blood count, liver/kidney function, lipids, diabetes check, thyroid function, and Vitamin D
  3. In patients with higher cardiovascular risk also looking at inflammation and advanced lipid panels
  4. Ensuring proper levels of aerobic exercise

For more questions about how you can take the best care of your heart, mind, and body, contact McQuinn Naturopathic at (425)905-2410.