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But, there are ways to avoid heart disease, if you understand the associated health issues and how to control them. Here's an overview of the contributors to heart disease and how to minimize your risk by managing your life. Additional Article Information: =============================== 915 Words; formatted to 65 Characters per Line Distribution Date and Time: 2006-12-13 18:36:00 Written By: Marcus Stout Copyright: 2006 Contact Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more free-reprint articles by Marcus Stout, please visit: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/d/index.shtml#Marcus_Stout ============================================= Special Notice For Publishers and Webmasters: ============================================= If you use this article on your website or in your ezine, We Want To Know About It. 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High Cholesterol Cholesterol comes in two forms. LDL cholesterol (low density lipoproteins) is what is known as "bad cholesterol". When too much LDL circulates in the blood, it can build up in the inner walls of your arteries, where it forms plaque that hardens and narrows the arteries. This condition is called atherosclerosis. Narrow arteries make it easy for a clot to form and cause a block, and they also restrict blood flow. Peroxidation is the process that turns the cholesterol into the hard plaque that sticks to arterial walls. HDL cholesterol or (high density lipoproteins) is what we refer to as "good cholesterol". HDL cholesterol carries bad cholesterol away from the heart and deposits it to the liver so that it can pass from the body. We need this cholesterol to be high, because it protects us. When your HDL levels are too low, the LDL cholesterol is in control. It's important to understand your cholesterol levels and do your best to improve them if they're not where they should be. Dietary cholesterol comes from animals and animal products. Eating a diet that's low in saturated fat and cholesterol; avoiding things like butter, egg yolks and red meat, can help lower your LDL levels considerably. When you eat fat, make it the sort that raises your HDL levels, by including olive oil, canola oil and nuts in your diet. Your cholesterol level is also affected by your heredity. Some families just have higher cholesterol than others, regardless of how much they watch their diet. If you fall into this category, you may need medication in addition to a healthy diet to get your cholesterol numbers in line. High Blood Pressure The second important component in heart disease is blood pressure. High blood pressure has no symptoms, but it can lead to heart disease, stroke and kidney failure if unmanaged. The pressure of your blood puts beats against the walls of your veins and arteries. This weakens the arterial walls and causes stress on the heart. The pressure can also cause little nicks in the arterial walls. Your body tries to repair these nicks by creating little blood clots. However, if these clots become too big, or break off and get stuck in an artery (particularly one already narrowed by plaque), it can result in a heart attack or stroke. That's why keeping your blood pressure under control lowers your risk of heart disease. Have your blood pressure checked regularly to determine if you're at risk. A healthy blood pressure is one that is right around 120/80. The Big Five To get your lifestyle under control and manage your blood pressure and cholesterol levels so that you can minimize your risk of heart disease and stroke, there are four things you need to do. Exercise Exercise is critical for preventing heart disease. Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least 3 times a week. Regular exercise lowers cholesterol and blood pressure naturally, and can help keep your weight in check. Eat Right Reduce the amount of saturated fat in your diet. Instead, focus on eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein like fish and chicken. If you're overweight, get down to a healthy weight for your height. A heart healthy diet will help you lose the extra pounds, too. Avoid processed foods with ingredients like enriched flour and high fructose corn syrup. Don't Smoke Smoking significantly increases your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and cancer. Get Those Anti-Oxidants In the last few years, we've come to understand how powerful anti-oxidants are in the fight against disease. Anti-oxidants fight the free radicals that our body creates each day as we process our food. Without anti-oxidants to fight them, these free radicals damage our bodies' cells and DNA. This leads to disease and premature aging. If you're eating a heart healthy diet, you're probably already getting a fair amount of anti-oxidants already, since fruits and vegetables are very good sources. However, there are a few anti-oxidant powerhouses that you really should add to your diet. Be sure you're getting: The Best Fruits and Veggies Artichokes, blueberries, red beans, pomegranates and tomatoes are potent anti-oxidant sources. If you're not eating these regularly, add them to your diet. Green Tea Research has shown that the flavonoids in green tea, particularly EGCG, are some of the most potent anti-oxidants around. There have been many studies that have associated green tea with a lower risk of heart disease. In particular, one study reported on UK Tea Council showed green tea to have a positive effect on many aspects of heart disease. This study reported that green tea helped lower cholesterol, had anti-inflammatory properties, protected arteries and blood vessels and protects against blood clots. This information is powerful when you consider how simple it is to add green tea to your diet. So, arm yourself with the weapons to beat heart disease before it's too late. Heart disease can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle so make sure you're prepared to avoid this serious killer. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Marcus Stout is the President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. Golden Moon Tea carefully selects the finest rare and orthodox teas, which are processed slowly and handcrafted with extreme care. At their website, you can learn more about their current tea offerings, including their exceptional green tea (http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea), white tea, black tea (http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea), oolong tea (also known as wu-long and wu long tea) and chai. 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