Keeping Your Heart Healthy from COVID-19 Pandemic in 2022

 The heart is one of the most important organs of the human body. The health of our heart greatly depends on how healthy our lifestyle is – and that certainly includes what we eat! COVID-19's pandemic has affected many people already, but here are a few things as listed by the best doctor in Bangalore (Dr. Ganesh Krishnan Iyer) to help those who've been locked out from the world stay as healthy as possible amid this lockdown:

Stay home but stay active- You might be curious how to stay active at home. You have options if you don’t have access to a gym, want the privacy of working out alone, or simply do not feel like going outside! At home workouts can still be a blast and a big stress reliever. Many medical professionals from the best hospital in Bangalore encourage “at home” yoga sessions because it helps bring down your heart rate and assist in relaxation. In addition to yoga, you might also try basic exercises such as sit-ups, lunges, leg raises, scissors etc. Consider creating a schedule for yourself with exercises every morning included! If you live with others, make sure they are willing participants in your self-improvement plan.

Stop stressing- The feedback that our heart receives from our body can help us interpret what is happening to our mental health. If you are constantly anxious, stressed, or unable to concentrate, your mind's ability to function optimally will not be present. You need time to simply let go of everything and give your brain a much-needed rest. This takes the form of letting out any worries you have deep down within you - be it talking to someone close who can lend an ear or something else. Either way, stop worrying about the little things in life every now and then means that bigger worries don't take up as much space in your head - because no matter how big they may seem now, they never turn out as bad as we imagined them! So allow yourself to do the things you love listening to music or watching television series for example each day helps build up happiness and positive feelings so try taking some 'Me Time' every single day.

Healthy experiments with food-  A healthy diet is the key to a healthy heart. Whatever we eat, directly or indirectly, impacts our heart health. It’s important to make sure that whatever it is you are eating is good for your well-being because you will also be feeding your loved ones! You can always try ordering something different from time to time which will give you the chance to try something new and exciting! For example, instead of always ordering food from fast food joints why not try making some smoothies, salads, soups or even sandwiches at home using ingredients that are good for your health! Whichever option you choose just be careful not to overdo it especially if you suffer from any medical condition related to your heart because this could put your health in serious jeopardy.

Maintain a healthy body weight- One of the most important things you have to keep in mind is that eating snacks occasionally can cause you to gain weight, which could negatively affect your heart. While it's true that our daily activity levels have greatly decreased, it's important not to over-compensate by eating more food. If left unchecked, obesity will severely damage one's health. Try to maintain a healthy diet and make sure you do not consume too much salt or fry foods. It’s also very important to stay active - it might sound easy at first but getting yourself moving every day won't be as simple as you think once everything starts getting busy for you, so be patient with yourself! Walk around your own bedroom or corridor every 15 minutes’ post-mealtime and try to cut down on serving sizes. Try not to eat dinner right after work or at the end of the day prior - instead, try having dinner by 7 o'clock PM, if possible! And don't forget to stop eating before bedtime so you'll be ready for tomorrow!

Stay in touch with your doctor- With online consultation facilities, there is less of a need to actually go out and visit your doctor in person. A majority of people rarely get around to visiting their doctor for check-ups and advice. If you've had history of heart problems or if you have them presently, it's important that you don't neglect necessary medical treatment and there is no excuse for avoiding regular checkups.

Conclusion:

Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer, a stalwart in the field of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and with over 25 years of experience in the field, has performed more than 12,000 open heart surgeries in the last two and a half decades. He has been constantly involved in complex adult and paediatric cardiac surgeries. His areas of special interest are Mitral Valve Repair, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Sparing Procedure and surgery for Atrial Fibrillation.