Heart diseases are one of the leading causes of death globally which claims nearly 17.9 million lives each year. Speaking to TODAY.
com, Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon says that by adopting certain unhealthy habits, “you’re putting yourself at risk that you’re going to end up on my operating room table.” He also shared “Things I avoid as a heart surgeon” on his Instagram page. Here, take a look at the look at the six things that Dr London avoids to keep his heart healthy.
Alcohol-Based Mouthwash London says that alcohol-based mouthwash that promises to kill virtually all germs can impact blood pressure. He further explains that good bacteria in the mouth help the body produce nitric oxide, which is involved in dilating blood vessels and keeping blood pressure in check. However, antibacterial mouthwash not only kills the bad bacteria but also the good ones, thereby, impacting the process.
London says, “You can actually increase your blood pressure simply by killing the bacteria in the mouth.” He added, “And if you have a propensity to having high blood pressure, that can even be worse.” Smoking and Vaping London says that smoking injures the lining of blood vessels and not just the heart but also the brain.
Therefore, it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Also, nicotine is a vasoconstrictor which narrows the blood vessels, thereby, increasing blood pressure levels. London warns that smoking is “the single worst thing.
