Air Pollution & Cardiovascular Risk

May 13, 2010 by Admin · Leave a Comment
Filed under: A Message from the Doctor 

Evidence is growing that air pollution, especially fine particulate matter, can trigger cardiovascular death within a few hours of exposure among those who are at risk.

Long-term exposure can shorten lifespan by a few months to a few years. To cut the risk of pollution-triggered death, seek treatment for underlying heart risk factors: blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and smoking.  Also, those with heart problems should monitor air quality reports and stay indoors or limit activity during high-particulate days.

For guidance, speak to your natural health practitioner.

For systemic environmental detoxification, visit our site on our Healthy Detoxification Kit:  http://tinyurl.com/33nvhe5.

For detailed information, visit the American Heart Association article on Circulation: http://bit.ly/cQhl4g.

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