Did you know that over 100 million Americans are affected by abnormal cholesterol, and 12 million are on medication for it? That’s millions of people having unnecessary side effects. If you have abnormal cholesterol, just a few simple lifestyle modifications will help minimize your medications, or eliminate them. We can work with you and your healthcare provider to make conquering cholesterol a reality for you. This is a great place to start. Bookmark this site and check back often for helpful updates and advice for ways you can make lasting changes to your health and wellness.
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Cholesterol Awareness by Dr. Manohar of Heart and Wellness Institute
Thursday, October 28th, 2010Heart Attack Prevention from Dr. Prerana Manohar
Saturday, January 9th, 2010Preventing a First or Subsequent Heart Attack
It is never too early to be concerned with heart health and taking deliberate steps to prevent a heart attack. Not all changes are easy, but Dr. Prerana Manohar and the staff of the Heart and Wellness Institute are a valuable support and can help guide you in making healthy lifestyle choices that can positively impact your health. Even if you have already had a heart attack, key measures can help prevent subsequent ones and help an already damaged heart function optimally.
 For those who have already suffered a heart attack, or those at risk, a cardiologist or heart doctor is likely to prescribe a drug therapy which may include:
- Blood thinning medications like aspirin
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors which make the blood flow more easily and reduce the risk of a second heart attack.
- Beta blockers are also used by heart doctors to lower the heart rate and blood pressure which reduces the demand on the heart.
- Cholesterol- lowering medications such as statins, niacin and fibrates may be prescribed by the cardiologist to help lower cholesterol levels.
Lifestyle choices are key in preventing a heart attack.
- Develop healthy eating habits. Your heart doctor can recommend a low fat, low salt diet
- If you are overweight, a plan for weight loss can be developed.
- Exercise.  Simply taking a brisk walk several times a week can help reduce your risk. Speak to your cardiologist before embarking on a high intensity workout plan.
- Control your blood pressure if you have hypertension.
- Control your blood sugar if you suffer from diabetes.
Heart and Wellness Institute, Grand Rapids is dedicated to helping you live a happy and healthy life. If you have any questions about heart health or need a cardiologist, please feel free to contact us.
Preventing Heart Disease with the Heart and Wellness Institute
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010Heart Disease Prevention
Heart Disease is the cause of one fourth of all deaths, as well as a major cause of disability for both men and women. Although there are some contributing factors such as age and family history that you can not change, many choices you make can help prevent heart disease.
Cardiologist Dr. Prerana Manohar and the caring staff at the Heart and Wellness Institute can be a support in your efforts to reduce your risks and a valuable source of information. If you want to take a more active role in a healthier tomorrow, talk to your heart doctor about making some of these healthy changes today and ask about the HeartStar® prevention program:
- Choose a healthy diet. Your heart doctor can recommend a diet low in salt and fat that includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Maintain a healthy body weight. This is one of the key factors in preventing heart disease.
- Exercising regularly. Helps not only with weight maintenance, but also helps in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Quit Smoking. Smoking greatly increases your risk at developing heart disease.
- Reduce alcohol consumption.
- Treat and maintain other medical conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Heart and Wellness Institute, Grand Rapids is dedicated to helping you live a happy healthy life. We are recognized within the state as a premier facility offering cardiology care for both men and women. If you have any questions about heart health or need a cardiologist, please contact us today!