The Heart of the Matter

Sometimes I wish exchanging a body part was as easy as exchanging a pair of shoes at Nordstrom. Wear one organ out, trade it in for a perfectly healthy one! Fact is we all reap what we sew during this lifetime. If we are constantly feeding our body a diet full of high-fat and non-nutritional foods, it is inevitable that something has to go south. Most likely, it will be our heart.

Heart disease is spreading like wildfire. Our families are being fed dinners prepared by fast food employees. Most of us haven't had a fresh fruit or vegetable yet today. Our bodies have forgotten what water tastes like! What are we doing to ourselves and our loved ones? The truth is we are all becoming so busy that our health goes on the back burner. How long can our heart’s last this unintentional abuse we are bestowing upon it?

The heart of the matter is we need to put our health as our top priority. Make an appointment with your physician and get your body checked out. Sometimes it hurts to hear where we currently stand, but listening to the truth gives you the tools to start anew! Pay special attention to the results. Your blood pressure and cholesterol are great indicators of how that heart of yours is getting along. Another strong indicator is your BMI range. If you are outside of this range, make it a goal to slowly get back in.

Most doctors' offices also provide a nutritionist on hand to help teach you how to get that heart back in tip-top shape. If you don't have medical insurance, now's the time! health insurance plans come in all shapes and sizes. Take a few minutes out of your day to view Health Plan One's website and find a plan that fits your budget. They offer a number of affordable health insurance options. No one should be without a form of health insurance.

It's vital that we talk to our loved ones about heart disease. Find out if it runs in your family and share those findings with your doctor. If heart disease is prevalent in your blood-line, your physician will make sure to keep a close eye on preventative care and screening. Taking good care of our hearts can add decades to our lives. The choices we make today will absolutely influence our tomorrow!