Hi everyone,
So I'm back with some more information,
Recently, I have been finding more and more statements relating Bipolar and Cardiovascular disease.( also called heart disease.)
In studies that specifically assess cardiovascular mortality, bipolar disorder has been associated with a near doubling of risk when compared to general population estimates. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3190964/)
Well, For a start I wasn't told because the research seems to be inconclusive as to why.
Is it due to diet? Is it due to a higher likely hood of engaging in bad behaviours such as smoking, drugs, alcohol? or its it something else?
The fact is they don't know.
Don't panic. You can do something out it.
1. Give up or reduce the bad stuff. say good bye to tobacco, alcohol and caffeine as these all put stress on the cardio vascular system. (I don't smoke or drink but caffeine is my weakness...so Its got to go.)
2. 30mins of exercise .... get out and get the blood pumping. It will help strength and tone the heart!
3. Eat smart. Healthy eating even when manic or depressed can be very hard but by limiting the bad foods in the house, you are less likely to pig out when in those moods. Also train your thinking don't say I can't have that tell ourself I can have that but I don't want it. I have found this simple trick has helped me alot! (tip from the documentary hungry for change.)
4. Get to a healthy weight for you. healthy eating and exercise will help maintain or get you to your goal weight. see your doctor to work out the right weight for your body :)
5. Have a regular check up. That's right Go ask your Doctor to check the ticker. (Something I will be booking asap.)
(adapted from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease-prevention/WO00041/NSECTIONGROUP=2)
Prevention is better then cure.
So what do you need to change? Answer in the comment section :)
Eat healthy be active and get a check up :)
Don't forget to follow me or comment on this topic or any other you are interested in.
#bipolar #heart #manicdepressive #mentalhealth
So I'm back with some more information,
Recently, I have been finding more and more statements relating Bipolar and Cardiovascular disease.( also called heart disease.)
In studies that specifically assess cardiovascular mortality, bipolar disorder has been associated with a near doubling of risk when compared to general population estimates. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3190964/)
With my father recently having a mild heart attack and also being bipolar these findings shocked me. If doctors know we have a higher risk why haven't I been told? Am I at risk? Should I get my heart checked?
Well, For a start I wasn't told because the research seems to be inconclusive as to why.
Is it due to diet? Is it due to a higher likely hood of engaging in bad behaviours such as smoking, drugs, alcohol? or its it something else?
The fact is they don't know.
Don't panic. You can do something out it.
1. Give up or reduce the bad stuff. say good bye to tobacco, alcohol and caffeine as these all put stress on the cardio vascular system. (I don't smoke or drink but caffeine is my weakness...so Its got to go.)
2. 30mins of exercise .... get out and get the blood pumping. It will help strength and tone the heart!
3. Eat smart. Healthy eating even when manic or depressed can be very hard but by limiting the bad foods in the house, you are less likely to pig out when in those moods. Also train your thinking don't say I can't have that tell ourself I can have that but I don't want it. I have found this simple trick has helped me alot! (tip from the documentary hungry for change.)
4. Get to a healthy weight for you. healthy eating and exercise will help maintain or get you to your goal weight. see your doctor to work out the right weight for your body :)
5. Have a regular check up. That's right Go ask your Doctor to check the ticker. (Something I will be booking asap.)
(adapted from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease-prevention/WO00041/NSECTIONGROUP=2)
Prevention is better then cure.
So what do you need to change? Answer in the comment section :)
Eat healthy be active and get a check up :)
Don't forget to follow me or comment on this topic or any other you are interested in.
#bipolar #heart #manicdepressive #mentalhealth
I'm active all day, but I'm not exercising.
ReplyDeleteI do 8 hours of work... and then at home the usual cooking at cleaning, I'm basically going non-stop from 8.00am to 10.30pm, but I'm not getting heavy breathing, sweaty, feel like I might die levels of exercise.
Do you think this is enough? Or should I try and find sometime to do this extra exercise?
Hi there, You can always find more was to exercise, the point is to get the heart rate up and going. take the stairs instead of the lift for example, even good old housework gets the blood pumping! So I would say if what you are doing doesn't rise your pulse then maybe look at ways to add it to your day. :) remember I'm not a professional so talk to your doctor to see what he recommends.
ReplyDeleteHope this helps. Rose