Fortunately, heart disease often responds well to lifestyle changes and natural therapies. Do let your doctor know before you try these therapies, to be sure they are safe for you and will not interact with medications you are taking. Cutting the fat is the first step. Avoiding transfatty acids such as margarine is also important, as is increasing dietary fiber. If you're overweight, eat sensibly to reach a healthy weight.
Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart by making it work harder.
To protect yourself against heart disease , try to do some form of aerobic exercise . It's helpful to work up to at least three sessions a week for a minimum of 30 minutes each time. Some beneficial aerobic exercises are walking, swimming, cycling, and using a treadmill. If you already have heart disease, discuss an appropriate level of exercise with your health care provider-before you start exercising. Stress can actually damage tissues and worsen heart disease.