Came across these in an old file. It is a summary of bits and pieces from all sorts of health books. Do not do these unless you are able to decide for yourself they are ok for you. We don’t know your health and what you can manage to do properly and can’t make suggestions for you.
Good Behaviour – Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease (heart stroke and vascular disease) are our biggest killers accounting for around 40% of all deaths. Our heart is also important as our motor for life. Looking after our heart is essential to having good circulation and the energy to be vital and alive. The heart is vulnerable to parasites and blocked arteries and poor circulation results in feet problems and sluggishness.
Look after my heart by:
· Take 50mg of Vitamin B6 a day in a balanced multi-B
· Keeping hydrated
o Drinking lots of water each day
o Keeping caffeine drinks such as coffee and colas to a minimum and only drinking them in combination with an additional glass of water
o Eating foods such as fruit and vegetables that contain a lot of water and rehydrating dried foods such as grains fully
o Breathing through nose day and night (masking tape across the mouth at night can help stop mouth-breathing or snoring)
o Including sufficient salt in our diet to replace salts lost through perspiration
o Be aware of creases on ear-lobes: they can be an early sign of dehydration
o Drink extra water in association with physical exercise or work air-conditioning or being in the sun
o Seek shade from hot sun
· Eat garlic and onions including uncooked fresh when possible
· Magnesium (magnesium orotate is a good form) is kind to hearts
· Folic acid 500 mcg/day Vitamins B12 [b]B6[/b] Vitamin C Co-enzyme Q10 non-synthetic Vitamin E selenium vanadium chromium the flavonoid quercetin
· Create a web of intimacy and emotional support for myself among the people I have daily and regular contact with from whom I can get touch cuddles affection comfort understanding a sense of belonging and acceptance and being valued
· Include omega-3 fatty acids in my diet (flax oils fish (salmon mullet…) oils olive oil) but don’t overdo it. Use good quality fresh oils and keep them sealed in the fridge in the dark so they do not go rancid.
· Go to church regularly pray and humbly put my faith and trust in God taking responsibility for my actions and choices but recognising that I cannot do everything and make many mistakes and need His power and support in my life to guide and redeem and heal.
· While avoiding low iron levels also avoid high iron levels. These have a strong positive correlation with lethal heart attacks. Avoid a diet high in red meat (a big source of iron). Unless there are counterindications for you give blood regularly.
· Exercise regularly and aerobically within my ability level. People who are inactive are almost twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity such as cycling swimming or brisk walking on most if not all days of the week. The more the better.
· Wine especially red wine in moderation may be good for hearts (but for women is counter-indicated for breast health)
· Keep my breathing under control to avoid hyperventilation. Remember to breathe through my nose and calm my breathing down if I am puffing or gasping. Avoid bronchodilators (medicines typically used for asthma such as Ventolin). Do not snore.
· Choose an optimistic hopeful focus on life. Choose not to worry about things I cannot change. Take control of my own life and put in place good boundaries between myself and others and create a life I can control and manage well and be satisfied and optimistic about.
· Learn to recognise and avoid risks in life.
· Have someone with whom I can safely share my private feelings
· Live in harmony with my fellow man and be respectful and forgiving. Hostility hatred and cynicism are very dangerous for my heart. Get myself a supporting and loving spouse.
· Do not use mobile phones. For some reason they are bad for hearts.
· Do not smoke cigarettes. Smoking increases the risk of death from coronary heart disease by 70%.
· Beware of root canal fillings. They can release anaerobic bacteria which attack the heart.
The four back teeth (8th from the centre on top and bottom) are associated with acupuncture meridians for the heart.
· Avoid excess potassium and salt.
· Watch my sexual health. Be sexually exclusive and faithful and choose my spouse with the same high standards. Chlamydia is bad for hearts.
· Reflexology on the soles of the feet include heart points on each foot in the big pad in front of the toes down from the big toe and second toe.
· Use cayenne pepper in my cooking and sprinkle it in my food and drinks. It cleanses the arteries.
· Chelation therapy may be worth an occasional go.
· Avoid polyunsaturated and trans fats like the plague. Margarine biscuits crisps chips pastries pies cakes are particularly bad for the heart.
· Keep my weight down to a good level. A body mass index in the range 20-25 is ideal. BMI = Weight/Height
· Know my blood pressure
· Have lots of vegetables in my diet especially green leafy vegetables broccoli and tomatoes. Never be afraid to put tomato sauce on my food. It helps my heart.
· Avoid x-rays unless absolutely essential.
· Avoid things and people that make me depressed. Be in control of my own life. Depression doubles the risk of heart attack in men.
· Avoid homogenised milk. The globules of fat have been shattered into a very tiny size which is particularly difficult for hearts and arteries to deal with.
· Avoid excess use of my eyes such as in close desk or computer work as this links to the heart meridians.
· The acupressure point called the Sea of Tranquility on the centre of the breastbone (sternum) is an excellent point for balancing the heart.
· Green tea is good for the heart. It contains catechins a flavonoid compound that reduces risk of heart attack.
· Lidocaine is not good for hearts.
· A substance (three varieties of casein especially A1) found in milk could be responsible for thousands of cases of heart disease world-wide. Milk from Guernsey cows does not contain the three bad varieties of the casein protein but has one called beta-casein A2 which is claimed to be harmless.
· If any signs of a heart attack don’t waste a second. Get to a hospital emergency ward promptly. While waiting for the ambulance drink water have some raw garlic some cayenne pepper and calm breathing right down. Rest quietly while waiting for assistance. Get driven to the emergency ward or dial 000 for an ambulance. Heart warning signs include squeezing discomfort pressure or pain in the centre of the chest or behind the breastbone lasting more than 10-15 minutes; pain may spread to the shoulders neck jaw and/or arms. This may be accompanied by sweating shortness of breath a sick feeling in the stomach or dizziness.
. Be around someone who is well trained in CPR (coronary pulmonary resuscitation). Keep training up to date.