If we could love
our heart more each day! Recently I was at Heart
Smart Workshop: Eat, Move, Sleep
Smart for a Healthy Heart by Anlene
Malaysia & Pantai Hospital Kuala
Lumpur. Let us take the initiatives to learn more about Heart Health and
lead a healthier lifestyle. Statistics showed that cardiovascular disease is
the main causes of death in Malaysia. I’m sad to know that some of my family
members and friends suffered from heart attack, stroke and also diabetes.
 |
| Heart Smart Workshop Eat, Move, Sleep Smart for a Healthy Heart by Anlene Malaysia & Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur |
Before we begin, do
you know that understanding our current health conditions are important. Early
detection and prevention can saves life and money too. I am glad that I did a
quick check of my blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, bone mass and also
Body Mass Index at the Heart Smart Workshop. The workshop took place at Pantai
Hospital Kuala Lumpur on the 22nd of September.
 |
| Blood Pressure Test during Heart Smart Workshop Eat, Move, Sleep Smart for a Healthy Heart by Anlene Malaysia & Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur |
 |
| My Blood Pressure Result of the day (normal) |
During the
workshop, I learnt about the 3 effective, and seemingly simple steps on how to Eat Smart, Move Smart and Sleep Smart to
best care for our heart, as well as the benefits of nutritious products such as
Anlene Heart Plus.
 |
| Heart Smart Workshop: Eat, Move, Sleep Smart for a Healthy Heart by Anlene Malaysia & Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur |
It’s never too
early to start caring for your heart and mobility so that you can continue to
live your best life to its fullest Anlene champions healthy living by
highlighting mobility, bone joint and muscle functionality, and the importance
of leading an active lifestyle to support a healthy body including good heart
health.
 |
| The 5 speakers at Heart Smart Workshop Pn. Megawati Suzari, New Product Development, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Director at Fonterra Brands Malaysia; Datuk Dr. Sanjiv Joshi, Consultant Cardiologist at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur; En. Muhammad Izzat Sallehan, Senior Physiotherapist at Pantai Integrated Rehab Services Sdn. Bhd; Ms. Liew Yen Lee, Senior Nutritionist at Fonterra Brands Malaysia; and Dr Kong Min Han, Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur |
The 5 speakers at
Heart Smart Workshop ~ Pn. Megawati Suzari, New Product Development, Scientific
& Regulatory Affairs Director at Fonterra Brands Malaysia; Datuk Dr. Sanjiv
Joshi, Consultant Cardiologist at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur; En. Muhammad
Izzat Sallehan, Senior Physiotherapist at Pantai Integrated Rehab Services Sdn.
Bhd; Ms. Liew Yen Lee, Senior Nutritionist at Fonterra Brands Malaysia; and Dr
Kong Min Han, Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon at Pantai Hospital Kuala
Lumpur shared and discussed some of the ways in which heart health can be achieved
by ensuring that we Eat Smart, Move Smart, Sleep Smart.
 |
| Anlene Heart Plus |
Eat Smart
Usually I will go
for a healthier choices of food, more greens, fruits and unprocessed food. Plus
I try not to skip breakfast, have at least a glass of milk or with cereals or
oats. Anlene Heart Plus can be incorporated easily into my daily diet. It’s specially
formulated with beneficial ingredients such as plant sterols, to help reduce
cholesterol, as well as other ingredients such as omega-3, collagen, calcium
and protein.
Move Smart
Part of healthy
lifestyle is to keep our body moving and exercise makes us feel great. Although
my schedule is hectic I will squeeze at least 30 minutes 3 times a week. Leading
an active lifestyle, coupled with a healthy diet, will promote better blood
pressure, lower cholesterol & triglyceride levels, less fat around the heart,
reduced inflammation and reduced stress hormones. We should aim to get a
minimum of 10,000 steps a day and look at incorporating moderate and intensive
workouts 2-3 times a week to get our heart health going.
Sleep Smart
This is one of the
concerns that I should rectify. Living in the city with so much to do and so
little time, 24 hours is not enough for me. Do you know that 90% of Malaysians
suffer from sleep problems and Malaysians tend to sleep an average of 6.4 hours
a day. Studies show that people who experience poor sleep have a 71% risk of
suffering from heart disease.
Many Malaysians
suffer from sleep apnea, and do not
realize it; Dr. Kong Min Han says it is “When you have slept for 7-8 hours, and
you wake up feeling like you haven’t slept at all.” Sleep apnea is a high risk
factor for heart disease because of its effect on your blood pressure and
nervous system. Your sympathetic nervous system controls your heart rate and
blood vessel constriction.
 |
| Blood Glucose & Cholesterol Test during Heart Smart Workshop Eat, Move, Sleep Smart for a Healthy Heart by Anlene Malaysia & Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur |
Healthy diet and
exercise both play immense roles in fitness improvement, as well as heart
health. Studies have shown that specific types of exercise are most effective
at improving heart health and stabilizing your blood pressure. These exercises
can also cut down your cholesterol level and contribute to overall improvements
in cardiovascular health.
Besides, to have a
healthy heart we must learn to be happy. It is important to learn how to sleep
smart in order to feel less tired and stressed during the day, as well as eat
smart and move smart. The ultimate goal is to be Heart Smart – and to
understand that heart health is more of a journey than a destination, with many
benefits along the way.
Alright, here is a
bit of my sharing about how we can incorporate Eat, Move, Sleep Smart into our daily
life for a healthy heart. All these are all about consistency and cultivate
them as part of our lifestyle. With a healthier body and heart we can live
happier and also saves a lot of medical bills.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please Leave a Comment to show some Love ~ Thanks