Winter is a tough time for people with heart diseases and those prone to them.Raising awareness on the importance of preventive screening and healthy lifestyle in winters is very necessary to avert heart-related problems.
Winter is also a tough time for people with heart diseases and those prone to them. It is imperative to eat a heart-healthy diet, avoid binge drinking, and get adequate physical activity. If you are someone with existing heart problems, make sure to consult a specialist about adjusting the medication dosage. In case the symptoms exacerbate, get yourself checked immediately.
Some lifestyle changes one can make in winters are as follows:
- Do not ignore unusual symptoms like discomfort in the chest, sweating, pain in the jaw, shoulders, neck or arms as well as shortness of breath
- Do not take part in any strenuous activities to avoid unnecessary pressure on heart. Go for low-impact impact physical activities like brisk walk, jogging, yoga or aerobics.
- Monitor cholesterol levels and other vitals regularly and consult doctor in case of anything unusual.
- Get enough Vitamin D by sitting in the sun and ask doctor to adjust the dosage of routine medicines
- Keep yourself warm, as hypothermia during the winter months is also common and can cause complications.
- Cover your head with a monkey cap.
- Stay away from binge drinking and eating.
Padmashri Dr K KAggarwal-President