Be an Example: 5 Steps to Heart Health for Nurses

We are nurses. We must be healthy, right? We know we must be like this, but we’re also human. Here are a few of the perfect ways to enhance your heart health – start today.

1. Stop smoking! Do whatever it takes…reduce slowly, take the simple way out, or get skilled help. Learn more on this patient education tool.
2. Start the day with a glass of water and, if there aren’t any contraindications, increase your day by day water intake. This is why.
3. Eat a balanced food regimen. Avoid trans fats and watch your sodium intake! Here’s an awesome CE article on pork and heart health and a take a look at dietary trends for healthier, cleaner eating.
4. Start moving! Many nurses walk. Day. long. If you do not work at your bedside and sit at a desk for long periods of time, getting up and moving can be a priority. Want to include more walking into your day? Take the steps or park further away out of your destination. And for those who’re on the lookout for a fitness tracker, listed here are some suggestions.
5. Lower your stress level. How do you calm down? For some it’s fresh air, yoga, deep respiration or meditation. For others it is perhaps going for a run or meeting a friend. Find what works for you and plan it into your routine. Laughing and singing within the shower are also great options.

Remember to be realistic about your goals – start small and construct them up step by step. Let’s take higher care of ourselves in order that we may be an example to those around us!