28/09/2025
*Special for friends on World Heart Day*
Today is September 29, that means World Heart Day. This day is dedicated to the precious engine of our body that without tired, without stopping, remains the beat of our life every moment - our heart. But the question is do we respect her heartbeat too? Or putting an unnecessary burden on her by ignoring her?
In today's age, heart diseases are not limited to the elderly. Heart attack of teens aged 30-40 has not been unusual today. This is a concern, but the good news is they can be prevented. Let's understand some deep things about heart health today.
Friends, our lifestyle has become the biggest enemy of the heart:
1. Motionless lifestyle: sticking to the chair, no physical effort. The heart is a muscle, if it doesn't work it will be weak.
2. Flood of junk food: food full of fried, excessive salt, sugar and harmful fats. It collects garbage (plaque) in blood vessels, making it difficult to reach the heart.
3. Stress - Silent Killer of the Heart: Office pressure, Tension of personal life. Constant stress increases blood pressure and puts heart pressure.
4. Smoking and alcohol: These directly damage heart veins, increase blood pressure and lower good cholesterol (HDL).
5. Sleep deficiency: Not taking full 7-8 hours of sleep is also harmful to the heart. Sleep is time for body repair.
If you want to keep your heart correct, then follow these rules:
Protection from heart disease is in your hand. A little awareness can save your life.
1. Walk, sweat: Brrisk Walk is a must for at least 30-40 minute fast daily. Exercises like yoga, cycling, swimming make the heart strong.
2. Heart will love this food:
· Green vegetables and colorful fruits: antioxidants and fiber in them protect the heart.
· Proven Grains: Adopt options like Oats, Oatmeal, Brown Rice.
· Pulses and almond-walnuts like Mayve: these are good sources of healthy fat and protein.
· Less salt, less sugar, less oil: take special care of it.
3. Keep control on weight: obesity is one of the main causes of heart diseases. Aim to keep waist size 90 cm in men and below 80 cm in women.
4. Say 'bye-bye' to stress: Meditation, do deep breathing exercises, fulfill your hobbies and spend quality time with family and friends.
5. Regular checkup is necessary: Be sure to get your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar tested once a year after the age of 30. These are silent killers, whose address is only through investigation.
6. Smoking repentance and rein on alcohol: to distance them completely is the best gift for the heart.
The heart is not just a sign of love or emoji to share. This is the root of life. It beats for us day and night, so can't we make small healthy changes to our lifestyle for it?
Today on World Heart Day, make a promise from your heart. Promise you'll listen to her, take care of her. Because a healthy heart is the guarantee of a healthy, happy and long life.
Remember, heart health is in your hands. A little hard work and discipline can save you from serious hazards like heart attacks and strokes.
And yes, very happy to share with you a few homeopathic remedies that are excellent for your heart; one main being Crataegus Oxycantha, also known as Hawthorn. This is a precious blessing of nature known for centuries for heart health. I hope you will definitely find this information beneficial.
Till then take care of yourself and your heart.
Your heart is your partner, take care of it.
Be healthy, be happy!
✍️ Sipho Mahlasela ND
