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'Tis Not the Season for Denial
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The combination of stress-induced family gatherings along with those delicious but fattening meals can help explain some of the heart problems experienced. But, the main reason that this holiday season seems to be tied to more heart attacks is denial.
"You have only a short window of opportunity to save heart muscle," warns Dr. William Suddath of Washington Hospital Center in the nation's capital — where a cardiac team on-duty 24 hours a day aims to start clearing victims' clogged arteries within 15 minutes of their emergency room arrival.
Our body, like a computer, often gives us warnings that there is a problem requiring immediate attention. The key is not to ignore such warnings and listen to what our bodies are telling us. A heart attack may not present text book chest pain or pain radiating down your arm. Indigestion can be a tell-tale sign of cardiac trouble too. If you or someone you know experiences unusual discomfort and sensations, this could be cardiac related. Don’t let a family gathering or unfamiliar location be a deterrent to getting possibly life-saving attention.
Be safe and smart this holiday season. Cheers!
Jerri, DTR
Nutrition Specialist
You never know what you can do, unless you try!
Labels: heart healthy, holiday
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