Naturally Heart Healthy

I started Naturally Heart Healthy to spend more time with my patients, focusing on the overwhelming benefits of lifestyle modifications.

[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

Spend 60 minutes discussing your heart health! 🌿🩷
#cardiaccare, #hearthealth

[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

@bluefoxx_atx 💪 This is the way!

[Robert Lufkin MD @robertlufkinmd]

This is what they put in Wonder Bread.

And my mom the dietitian, God bless her, told us it was healthy.

How did we get in this situation?

h/t @CaryKelly11

[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

You have laid this out so beautifully. Thank you.

[Jayjay Chibuzo @ChibuzoJayjay]

🧵You always hear about how to manage your hypertension but do you really know what causes it??
Let's dive into it👇

1. Salt🧂
Too much sodium messes with your body's fluid balance.
More salt = more water retention = higher pressure in your blood vessels.

It’s not just your salt shaker — processed foods are loaded with it.

2. The Sedentary Lifestyle 🛋️
If Netflix knows you better than your sneakers do… yeah, that’s a problem.

Lack of physical activity = weaker heart + stiffer arteries.
Your heart has to work harder to pump blood, and BP creeps up.

3. Weight gain & belly fat 🧁
Extra weight means extra work for your heart.
Especially fat around the belly — it's active tissue that releases hormones that can raise BP.

It’s not just about looks; it’s biology.

4. Stress (yes, you heard me) 😤
Chronic stress keeps your body in “fight or flight” mode — raising heart rate and narrowing blood vessels.

Long-term? That’s a recipe for high blood pressure.

5. Alcohol — more than a little🍷
A drink here and there is fine.
But regular, heavy drinking? That raises BP over time.
It also messes with sleep and weight. All connected.

6. Smoking — including vapes 🚬
Tobacco (and nicotine in general) narrows blood vessels and damages their lining.

That forces your heart to pump harder.
Even secondhand smoke can raise BP.

7. Too little potassium 🥬🍌
Potassium helps balance sodium and relaxes blood vessels.
Low intake = more pressure.

Leafy greens, bananas, sweet potatoes — all sources.

8. Genetics 🧬
Family history can set the stage.
You might be more prone, but lifestyle still plays a huge role.

Genes load the gun, habits pull the trigger.

9. Sleep issues😴
Sleep apnea, insomnia, or just not enough shut-eye can raise your BP.
Your body needs rest to regulate hormones and pressure.

Sleep is not a luxury — it’s maintenance.

10. Caffeine (but don’t panic) ☕️
For some people, caffeine can cause a short-term spike in BP.

But unless you're super sensitive or overdoing it, your daily coffee isn’t the villain.

Hypertension is often a slow build — not a sudden thing. The good news? Most of the major causes are lifestyle-related and manageable.

🫀💪Stay chill, get checked, and treat your heart like you do every corner of your body❤️.

#hypertension #Health #BloodPressure #Hearthealth #Wellness

[Dan Go @CoachDanGo]

Feeling tired? Walk.

Feeling anxious? Walk.

Feeling stressed? Walk.

Feeling unmotivated? Walk.

Your life will change when you make walking your default.

[Susan Chesnut @Magic_Grammy]

Reports of crimes and the frequent lack of incidence of meager punishments and penalties lit a fire under me today!

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[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

I couldn't agree more. I loved learning how to cook from my parents. To this day I still call home to ask about recipes.

[Cynthia Thurlow, NP @_CynthiaThurlow]

One of the greatest gifts you can give your children....are the tools of learning how to cook

Do you agree?

[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

Do you know how to manage your stress response? 🌿🩷
At Naturally Heart Healthy you and I will take an in-depth look at how you can improve your stress response.

#Stress, #StressResponse, #StressManagement, #ToxicStress, #ChronicStress, #LifestyleModifications

[Cary Kelly @CaryKelly11]

Eggs are one of the few natural sources of vitamin D with sunlight being the main source. That makes egg consumption crucial during the winter unless you are supplementing, eating fatty fish or fortified foods.

Check out the thread to see what benefits you get from eating 1 egg, 2 eggs, etc.

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[Kristen Jakobitz @KristenJakobitz]

#Magnesium for Mood & Sleep: This mighty mineral is often depleted during #perimenopause due to stress and hormonal changes.

Magnesium plays a key role in calming your nervous system, improving sleep quality, reducing muscle cramps, and can even help alleviate anxiety and irritability.

Find it in foods like leafy greens, legumes, potatoes, nuts, and seeds.

#HormonalBalance #WomensHealth

[Sama Hoole @SamaHoole]

Imagine if someone told you there's a supplement with 70 calories, 7 grams of highly bioavailable protein, and every vitamin and mineral you need.

You might think it's the latest fancy new green powder.

But it's just an egg.

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

Exercise alone isn’t enough! 🏃‍♀️💡 A study found that older adults who sat for long hours experienced faster brain aging—even if they met physical activity guidelines.

Cutting down on sitting time is just as important as working out! Try doing jumping jacks and bodyweight squats every 30 minutes.

#HealthyMind
#MoveMore

[Dave Asprey @daveasprey]

Eggs are one of the most affordable and most powerful sources of nutrition. 🥚

Here’s why:

[Mark Hyman, M.D. @drmarkhyman]

The average American eats 146 pounds of flour and 152 pounds of sugar every year. That's 1 pound of addictive substances per day for every man, woman, and child in America.

Sugar is biologically addictive.

But here's what they don't want you to know: food addiction can be broken in DAYS, not months.

When you stop feeding the addiction, your brain's reward center stops lighting up like a slot machine. Your taste buds regenerate. Your insulin sensitivity improves by 40%. Inflammation markers drop by 25%. Sleep quality increases by 60%.

Your body remembers how to heal faster than you think

[Kristen Jakobitz @KristenJakobitz]

"Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product."
~ Eleanor Roosevelt

#Health #Happiness #InspirationalQuotes

[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

Let's take an in-depth look at your heart health ❤️‍🩹

At https://t.co/qKcZEJrAdU I provide supplemental cardiac care where you and I discuss your cardiac health in detail. 🌿🩷

#cardiachealth, #hearthealth, #cardiac, #heart, #lifestylemodifications, #naturallyhearthealthy

[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure? ❤️‍🩹

At https://t.co/qKcZEJrAdU I provide supplemental cardiac care where you and I discuss your cardiac health in detail. 🌿🩷

#hypertension, #highbloodpressure, #hearthealth, #lifestylemodifications, #naturallyhearthealthy

[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

Who knew? Papayas for everyone!

[Kristen Jakobitz @KristenJakobitz]

A simple way to support your #GutHealth? Adding a pinch of black pepper on papaya slices helps ease digestion, reduce bloating, and support smoother elimination. Papaya contains the enzyme papain, which aids protein digestion, while black pepper enhances the bioavailability of nutrients and stimulates the gut lining.
#FunFact #NutritionTips

[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

Have you been diagnosed with congestive heart failure? ❤️‍🩹

At https://t.co/qKcZEJrAdU I provide supplemental cardiac care where you and I discuss your cardiac health in detail. 🌿🩷

#heartfailure, #cardiachealth, #hearthealth, #lifestylemodifications, #naturallyhearthealthy

[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

Have you been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation? ❤️‍🩹

At https://t.co/qKcZEJrAdU I provide supplemental cardiac care where you and I discuss your cardiac health in detail. 🌿🩷

#atrialfibrillation, #cardiachealth, #hearthealth, #lifestylemodifications, #naturallyhearthealthy

[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

Have you been diagnosed with coronary artery disease?❤️‍🩹
At https://t.co/34yksu8ieR I provide supplemental cardiac care where you and I discuss your cardiac health in detail 🌿🩷
#coronaryarterydisease, #hearthealth, #cardiaccare, #lifestylemodifications, #cardiac, #heart

[Naturally Heart Healthy @NatHeartHealthy]

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[Susan Chesnut @Magic_Grammy]

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