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A person with high blood pressure is almost 6 times more likely to have a stroke. The combination of uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes wreaks havoc on all organ systems. The American diet is making us more susceptible to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease. Diet and exercise are the best ways to control blood pressure. However some individuals may need additional help with with many lifestyle & heredity variables exist.
BLOOD PRESSURE
Knowing your blood pressure is very important to your heart health. Elevated blood pressure, over time, can damage the heart muscle, organs, and arterial walls.
MANAGEMENT TIPS
• Adopt healthy nutritional habits • Maintain a healthy weight • Exercise regularly • Stop smoking
Limit alcohol consumption • Take your medicine • Get medical ca
Bloodd pressure checked regularly by your physician, Wellness Coach, or any automated blood pressure cuff found in most pharmacies.
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE:
Is the distance around your waist just above your navel. Individuals who have excess body fat, especially if it is around the midsection or belly, are at greater risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. It is recommended that men have a waist circumference less than 39 inches and women have a waist circumference less than 34 inches.
BODY Fat %:
Is a numerical representation of weight in relation to your fat vs other tissue (muscles, bones, organs). Generally, BF% will indicate healthy or unhealthy for adult men and women, children regardless of individual BMI. Typically, the ratio is found by Simple electrical immanence test. Most local gyms provide this service to there members free.
TRIGLYCERIDES:
Managing your cholesterol and triglyceride levels are an important component to a healthy cardiovascular system. The American Heart Association recommends the following tips to help keep your cholesterol under control:
• Schedule regular screenings • Eat foods low in cholesterol, saturated fat, and free of trans fat • Maintain a healthy weight • Be physically active • Follow your healthcare professional’s advice
Another form of fat made in the body is triglycerides. Calories ingested in a meal and not used immediately by tissues are converted to triglycerides and transported to fat cells to be stored.
QUICK REFERENCES
FACTOR GOAL
Total Cholesterol Less than 200 mg/dl
LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol Vary
HDL (“Good”) Cholesterol above 50 mg
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 4:1
Triglycerides <150
Blood Pressure 120/80 mm/Hg
Fasting Glucose <100 mg/dl
RESOURCES
www.americanheart.org www.wvdhhr.org www.goredforwomen.org www.startwalkingnow.org www.cdc.gov/nchs www.who.int/
A person with high blood pressure is almost 6 times more likely to have a stroke. The combination of uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes wreaks havoc on all organ systems. The American diet is making us more susceptible to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease. Diet and exercise are the best ways to control blood pressure. However some individuals may need additional help with with many lifestyle & heredity variables exist.
BLOOD PRESSURE
Knowing your blood pressure is very important to your heart health. Elevated blood pressure, over time, can damage the heart muscle, organs, and arterial walls.
MANAGEMENT TIPS
• Adopt healthy nutritional habits • Maintain a healthy weight • Exercise regularly • Stop smoking
Limit alcohol consumption • Take your medicine • Get medical ca
Bloodd pressure checked regularly by your physician, Wellness Coach, or any automated blood pressure cuff found in most pharmacies.
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE:
Is the distance around your waist just above your navel. Individuals who have excess body fat, especially if it is around the midsection or belly, are at greater risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. It is recommended that men have a waist circumference less than 39 inches and women have a waist circumference less than 34 inches.
BODY Fat %:
Is a numerical representation of weight in relation to your fat vs other tissue (muscles, bones, organs). Generally, BF% will indicate healthy or unhealthy for adult men and women, children regardless of individual BMI. Typically, the ratio is found by Simple electrical immanence test. Most local gyms provide this service to there members free.
TRIGLYCERIDES:
Managing your cholesterol and triglyceride levels are an important component to a healthy cardiovascular system. The American Heart Association recommends the following tips to help keep your cholesterol under control:
• Schedule regular screenings • Eat foods low in cholesterol, saturated fat, and free of trans fat • Maintain a healthy weight • Be physically active • Follow your healthcare professional’s advice
Another form of fat made in the body is triglycerides. Calories ingested in a meal and not used immediately by tissues are converted to triglycerides and transported to fat cells to be stored.
QUICK REFERENCES
FACTOR GOAL
Total Cholesterol Less than 200 mg/dl
LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol Vary
HDL (“Good”) Cholesterol above 50 mg
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 4:1
Triglycerides <150
Blood Pressure 120/80 mm/Hg
Fasting Glucose <100 mg/dl
RESOURCES
www.americanheart.org www.wvdhhr.org www.goredforwomen.org www.startwalkingnow.org www.cdc.gov/nchs www.who.int/
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