HEALTHIER HEART – HAPPIER LIFE

from The Lancashire & North West Magazine | February 2022

by The Lancashire & North West Magazine

ALBERT HORNBY - A Victorian Sporting Great

3 little known strategies to reduce the worries of heart-disease, high blood pressure or weight struggles without being a lifelong guinea pig of generic ‘expert’s’ lifestyle advice

There is an old saying that if we do not look after our bodies, then where are we going to live? But everybody knows how difficult it is to stick to the latest dietary regime to lose weight or try to reverse diabetes for example.

Most people cannot set time aside to exercise. And you know how we would love to take good care of ourselves if it was quick and easy?

It’s HEART HEALTH MONTH – everybody knows someone with high blood pressure, weight struggles and the worries cardiovascular disease (CVD) brings. CVD is the No.1 cause of death worldwide. Around 450 people in the UK die daily from it. “Unexpected, fatal heart attack” was the message I had to pass to my mum when she was just driving to her mother for a surprise visit. No good bye or warning, my grandma gone in an instant. Silence. The pain of this experience fuels my passion to share about options everyone has to help prevent such devastating moments. CVD and other health worries are preventable. Too late for my family, but here are 3 little known strategies for you, that I use daily in my clinics, and that can help you make better choices for a life with

less worry and maximum quality.

1. “Say YES to NO” Scientists call Nitric Oxide (NO) the ‘Miracle Molecule’. NO aids the flexibility of all your blood vessels and improves blood flow leading to reduced blood pressure and less plaque build-up and thus, reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke. In our 40s, the body produces only about 50% of the NO required for a healthy system. L-arginine and L-citrulline, amino acids in certain foods, are the power ingredients to help produce more NO. Getting the right amounts on our plates for the ‘miracle’ to happen is difficult but a high quality supplement can help (but beware of marketing and ‘empty’ promises; do research!). 2. “Fix the Gut = Fix the Problem” Yes, your gut is directly linked to the health of your CV system, too. Gut Dysbiosis, the imbalance of your gut’s household (the Microbiome), and Leaky Gut Syndrome lead to increased inflammation everywhere in the body, including your blood vessels. Restoring the health of your gut has countless benefits from improved heart health to better immunity, moods and behaviours, improved sleep and weight to name but a few. All media reports about it and the programme I use was featured on Channel 4 - hear for yourself:

https://whypurify.co.uk/?tm=jr

3. DNA testing to read your blueprint Your lifestyle - food, exercise, environment - directly impacts your DNA. Nutrigenetics DNA tests help us ‘see’ the possible effect on your genes and defines what is best for you and what could trigger dormant lying health issues, like CVD for example. You are unique! A superfood for you could be an inflammation causing food for someone else. Do a DNA test to personalise your lifestyle based on your blueprint. Facts – No more guesswork! YOU HAVE THE POWER OF CHOICE FOR A HAPPY HEART In my clinics I combine science, nutrition and mindfulness to improve your health and performance with programmes built around YOUR lifestyle, delivered with a concierge level of service to help you become the best version of yourself.

1-2-1 mentoring, corporate programmes – bespoke approach, measured progress, online portal support. Coaching for health professionals on proven methods and programmes that help achieve results for their clients faster.