5 Tips to Prevent Heart Attack | Dr. Gina Pritchard

Heart attacks are optional. You can take control of your heart health. I'm Dr Gina Pritchard, founder and director of The Prevent Clinic, specializing in cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment. Here are tips that can help lead you to a heart healthy life.

00:18 The Importance of Early Screening
Number one. Two in three women over the age of forty-five have cardiovascular disease and many don't know it until it's too late. Ask for heart disease screening tests early before the age of forty-five.

00:33 Oral Health and Heart Disease
Number two. 50% of heart attacks occur from an oral health issue. Your dental hygienist may very well save your life. Maintaining good oral hygiene is not just about a killer smile. It's also about keeping your heart happy.

00:49 The Power of Vitamins K2 and D3
Number three. Vitamin K2 and D3 combined, whether in food or taken as a supplement or some of both, decreases your risk of cardiovascular disease. Vitamin K2 is found in fatty meat, fermented food, and high-fat cheeses.

019 Breathing Technique for Heart Health
Number four. High-quality oxygen. Breathe through your nose rather than your mouth. If you can't breathe well through your nose, consider using nasal strips which you wear outside of your nose. This helps widen the nasal passages.

01:25 Protein: The Building Block of Heart Health
Number five. Eat more protein. Protein and the amino acids in protein are essential to build and maintain muscle. The heart is a muscle that also needs plenty of protein for strength. I recommend eating one gram of protein per pound of your ideal body weight per day. Get your protein from real food, such as meat, eggs, fish, and maybe dairy if you tolerate dairy well.

01:52 Taking Control of Your Heart Health
You have the power to take full control of your heart health, and possibly even reverse heart disease.

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