Did you know that many of the current health problems that affect people of African descent can be absolved by adopting organic living? In fact, there are many deadly diseases that affect the black community. From type two diabetes, stroke hypertension and coronary heart disease - all of these ailments can be prevented by adopting a different way of living. One of these lifestyle changes would be to adopt an organic lifestyle and follow a heart-healthy diet. Organic Living and Type Two Diabetes in Black America According to the website BlackHealthCare.com, black Americans are about 70% more likely to become diabetic than white Americans. So why are so many blacks becoming diabetic? When type two diabetes factors are considered, the first factor that comes to mind is diet. This is where organic living can have many overall health benefits. Type two diabetes can develop due to poor eating habits, low levels of physical activity and in some cases being genetically predisposed to such a disease. In order to combat the prevalence of type two diabetes within the black community, it is important to adopt a more health conscious way of living. Organic living can consist of eating organic fruits and vegetables, discontinuing the use of chemical-based household cleaners, and exercising outside. Black Americans can eliminate foods from their diet that are composed of simple sugars which have very little nutrition. They can also increase physical activity by exercising at least three to four times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes a day. Black America and a Heart Healthy Diet Many black Americans have health problems related to the heart. In fact, when looking at the facts related to health issues among the black community it has been stated that blacks are at a great risk for developing various cardiovascular heart diseases. Diseases such as hypertension, stroke and heart disease are to name of few of them. When the black community makes changes to their everyday diet and incorporate a heart healthy diet they will gain many benefits. They can eat more foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Fish and nuts are excellent sources and contain significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. Hypertension, Stress Treatment and Organic Vitamins According to Peter Crosta author of the article, "What is Hypertension? What Causes Hypertension?" Hypertension can be caused due to a number of factors such, as stress, high sodium intake, and a multitude of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Hypertension can also be contributed to genetics. If constant stress is a factor, stress treatment can be enacted. Stress treatment such as laugh therapy and relaxation techniques can do wonders for the stress level of an individual. Other types of stress treatment would be to take organic vitamins, such as B-complex vitamins. B-complex vitamins are good for keeping the immune system strong and fighting the negative effects of stress. Since vitamin D deficiency is also related to hypertension, they can also take organic vitamins with adequate amounts of vitamin D. A multi-vitamin that contains the daily recommended dose would be ideal. Asian tea such as green tea extracts is an excellent source for better cardiovascular health and keeps the immune system strong. This Asian tea also has many powerful antioxidants which help keep people feeling and looking younger. When people of African descent use a combination of organic living techniques into their daily regime they can help work towards the prevention of various diseases. Incorporating an array of organic vitamins into their daily living can help not only keep their immune system strong, but can also make the heart stronger. A plan to fight against the onset of type two diabetes can be enacted by incorporating more organic fruits and vegetable as well as more physical activity. A heart healthy diet or cardiac diet can help with the overall health. A cardiac diet can combat cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Sources BlackHealthCare.com, Addressing the Healthcare Issues of African Americans http://www.blackhealthcare.com/BHC/HeartDisease/Description.asp http://www.blackhealthcare.com/BHC/Diabetes/Description.asp Peter Crosta, M.A., "What is Hypertension? What Causes Hypertension?" Medical News Today. May 15, 2009. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150109.php
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