How to keep Heart Healthy in Winter Season!

 

How to keep Heart Healthy in Winter Season!

The cold is among the most common health concerns that individuals have in the winter, yet a lot of people mistakenly link this danger to serious illnesses like hypothermia or frostbite. On the other hand, your health—especially your heart—may be adversely affected by a sudden change in temperature.

In view of this, it's critical to comprehend the cause and methods for safeguarding our hearts within this weather. Let's discuss why heart attacks occur more frequently in the winter and how to avoid them.

 

Why Heart Attack common in Winter?

The cold causes blood vessels to contract. This may also the reason to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Angina, or chest pain from coronary heart disease, can worsen during the winter months due to coronary artery constriction.

In cold weather, your heart has to work harder to keep your body temperature steady. Winter winds may make things more difficult since they drive your body to lose heat more quickly. If your body temperature drops below 95 degrees, hypothermia may cause damage to your heart muscle.

The increased blood pressure may cause the coronary arteries to narrow, which could reduce the quantity of blood and oxygen getting to the heart and its muscles. A heart attack can be the outcome. Compared to the summer, when we lose sweat more, the wintertime blood volume is larger. The body retains more fluid, which raises blood pressure.

In general, people's behavior is also impacted by the cold. Two instances of this include an increase in weight and a decrease in physical activity. These two variables raise the risk of problems that could lead to a heart attack. People could also consume extra food, which makes the issue of weight gain worse.

Another noteworthy consequence is the reduced levels of solar exposure. Because individuals spend more time indoors or because some places simply receive less sunlight, this decreased exposure to the sun may result in a vitamin D deficit. The relationship between low vitamin D and cardiovascular diseases has been the subject of numerous studies. Vitamin D intake may be indirectly associated with a lower risk of cardiac issues, even though there is no evidence to support this theory.

Follow this Tips for Your Healthy Heart:

    Make healthy eating choices in the winter. Foods that are fried, fatty, sweet, or high in cholesterol should be avoided since they increase the risk of heart disease.

 
    Maintaining your warmth is the most important thing. Try to wear enough layers of clothing if you are easily chilled. This will help you stay warm.

·      Be physically active during the winter, even if it may seem difficult. It's not necessary to exercise outside. Yoga, dance, light aerobics, at-home workouts, and meditation are all indoor fitness options. Exercise on a regular basis maintains your body warm and helps you stay fit.

·      Refrain from pushing yourself too far. Avoid heavy lifting and take quick breaks to rest in between work if you have heart disease.

·      Avoid consuming alcohol in excess.

·       Medical complications such as kidney, vascular, and blood pressure problems should be closely monitored. Your chance of getting cardiac issues increases if these conditions are left untreated.

·      Give up smoking because it increases your chance of heart problems. 

·      Consume hot food to stay warm when it's freezing outside.

·      If you have heart disease, it is recommended that you stay inside on cold days to prevent sudden cold strokes. Shanikrupa heartcare provides Non-invasive cardiovascular treatment.  

If you want to keep your heart healthy this winter and beyond, remember these tips. 

Dr. Nikita Khabale Patil

MD (Ayu)

Ayurvedic Cosmetologist & Lifestyle Consultant 

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