Cardiovascular Clinic

$70.00 –

Cardiovascular disease in New Zealand is on the rise and we need to combat this with changes to our lifestyle and diet, which are major contributors. Signs of a stressed cardiovascular system include high blood pressure, increasing abdominal fat, altered cholesterol and blood lipids, and high blood sugar levels among others. Cardiovascular disease is called the ‘silent killer’ as there are no symptoms meaning that if you have these you wont be able to tell yourself. This is why blood pressure must be taken regularly and abdominal weight gain acted on early. If we don’t look after our cardiovascular system, then we may end up having a heart attack or stroke or having to go on a cocktail of drugs. Fortunately, many of us do get these checked at the doctor so what do we do if we have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol or been told to lose weight? You may need some assistance.

High blood pressure is dangerous beca...