Matters of the Heart

 

Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

Heart Wellness   February is Heart Month. We're going to look at Heart Wellness. About every 34 seconds, someone in the United States has a myocardial infarction (heart attack). Source: American Heart Association. Your heart muscles need oxygen to survive.   SYMPTOMS - Chest discomfort which can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. - Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. - Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort. - Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or feeling lightheaded.   RISK FACTORS (Can be changed by lifestyle modification) - Tobacco smoke - High blood cholesterol- Can lead to atherosclerosis (Fat builds in blood.) - High blood pressure (B/P)   Click here to see why heart attacks happen and what you can do to prevent them. For more information of preventing heart disease, visit the American Heart Association’s web site at www.heart.org Compiled by Debbie Mirander RN, BSN, DNH Visit my website here. Want to schedule a free 15 minute consultation? Click here. Click here to view this post as a newsletter.