HEALTH CARE-HEART AILMENTS-SOME MYTHS AND FACTS

HEALTH CARE- HEART AILMENTS- SOME MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT HEART HEALTH

The Myths and Facts About Heart Health Information coming to us through various sources like friends, neighbours, even through some strangers at times, commercial advertisements and even read somewhere in some articles long back will rest in our mind and we strongly believe in them. It happens quite often and we also act accordingly in several instances and many a time we simply believe in such things and even without trying to ascertain the extent of the correctness of such information. Thus myths also forms a part of our daily activities, viz., food,work, health care etc.,

As regards to health care also, in several instances some myths which are actually not facts requires to be addressed while getting treatment. It is due to this reason Medical specialists say that in the process of treatment of several patients, they have to battle myths, in the first instance, and if cleared/clarified it goes a long way in treatment and in ensuring the health and healthy facts in their minds. 

 MYTHS AND FACTS:

1.PHYSICAL EXERCISE: 

 Amongst some of the most common myths related to heart care, as per the opinions of renowned cardiologists that all kinds of exercise is good for the cardiovascular system. A 45-minute brisk walk or aerobic exercise is good for our heart. But weightlifting and gym exercises are not ncessarily good for our cardiovascular health in all cases.

2.NO HEART AILMENTS TO WOMEN: 

One more thing, it's a misconception that women are less prone to cardiovascular ailments. Actually Cardiovascular disease is the biggest cause of death in women, six times more than breast cancer according to cardiologists. It is the convention that in most Indian families heart disease doesn't appear as a concern with woman's health. If a man has a slight discomfort, they are rushed to the hospital assuming that it may be some heart problem, but the women maybe because of having a high tolerance level, simply ignore any such discomfort. Though women have the protection cover of the estrogen hormone, because of lifestyle habits like smoking, unhealthy eating habits and contraceptive pills women are now more prone to heart ailments. 

3.NO HEART DISCOMFORT TO YOUNGSTERS:

Another myth is that the youngsters are not affected by heart ailments is not correct. It's not true that only those in their 50s and 60s can have cardiovascular problems,but nowadays even those in their 30s are getting this kind of problems . In fact, due to lifestyle changes, habits like junk food, alcohol consumption, smoking, stress etc., youngsters are also prone to acute heart attacks which can also be fatal and it is steadily increasing. 

4.HEART PAIN: 

One more fact is that It's not necessary that heart pain, indicating emergency, will be on the left side of the chest and It can also be in the right arm, upper abdomen but usually in the left arm . 

5.TRANS FAT OILS: 

 As far as the claims in TV and print commercials, projecting a particular kind or brand of oil as being good for the heart, trans-fatty acid is bad for the heart and we should look out for food containing that. Other than this, it is not true to say that only a particular kind of oil is good, like the trend is of olive oil. Even mustard oil is also good and even it can prevent coronary artery disease. Further as per the opinion of many doctors  it's best to keep changing of oil's brand or kind, once in every few months.

6.NUTS FOR HEART HEALTH:

Nuts, a rich source of oil is not at all bad. Almonds and walnuts are good for the heart and one should have 8 to 10 pieces of almond, soaked in water, every day, but not fried almonds. Though there are some myths in our day- to-day activities, it is always better to clear our doubts and ascertain the facts by ourselves through the professionals or through any authorized source,which will enable us to act in right direction.