A healthy heart

 

The human heart will beat on average 2.5 billion times during its lifetime. It will push millions of gallons of blood into every part of the body to deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other molecules, as well as housing several cells vital to life. In addition to all that, it helps eliminate metabolic waste *1.

 

When you think of the heavy workload that this organ carries over such a long period of time, you will surely agree with us when we say that the heart is truly extraordinary!

 

Unfortunately, it – the physical heart – is not eternal and more and more people in Western countries are making poor lifestyle choices (unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, stress, smoking, etc.) which can diminish the quality and quantity of services rendered by their hearts * 2.

 

Some tips to help you optimize your heart health and cardiovascular system *3

Nutrition   Opt for a Mediterranean-inspired diet that will provide you with essential fats, minerals and antioxidants, all of which are essential to good cardiovascular health.
Include vegetables, fresh fruits, proteins from vegetable and sea sources, as well as good fats that will provide you with nutrients that will make your heart happy.

Stress Management Every day, simplify your life by learning to say NO to superficial things that just cause stress. Practice an activity that will allow you to slow down, refocus and be mindful, such as meditation, deep breathing, tai chi or yoga.

Physical activity   Be active daily and choose activities that will stimulate your heart and your large muscle groups.

Environmental Health   Eliminate toxins from your environment (cigarettes, smog, etc.) and spend quality time in nature.

Emotional Health   Practice gratitude and take the time to tell yourself, and tell the important people in your life, I LOVE YOU.

 

Jessica and Bruno

Sources: Harvard School of Public Health *1 & *3, World Health Organization WHO *2

 

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Jessica Humphries Bruno Saint-Hilaire108 Posts

Jessica Humphries est entraîneuse certifiée, coach santé et conceptrice de programmes d’entraînement physique en plein air offerts à longueur d’année. Diplômée de l’Université McGill, elle détient un baccalauréat en éducation physique et kinésiologie. - Bruno Saint-Hilaire est un professionnel de la santé qui a fait ses études universitaires en médecine sportive et nutritionnelle et administration des affaires. Ce qui le passionne depuis plus de 20 ans est d'accompagner sa clientèle très variée (enfants, adolescents et adultes) vers l'optimisation de leur santé afin de les aider à vivre au quotidien avec plus d'énergie et de vitalité. / Jessica Humphries is a certified natural trainer in functional fitness, yoga instructor, healthy lifestyle coach and the designer of year-round nature fitness training programs. She graduated from McGill University with a BEd in physical education and kinesiology. - Bruno Saint-Hilaire is a health professional who completed his university studies in sports and nutritional medicine and business administration. For more than 20 years his passion has been to accompany his wide range of clients (children, teens and adults) in the optimization of their health to help them live their daily lives with more energy and vitality. enerj.ca

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