What Is Cardiomyopathy?
6. Treatment Options: Lifestyle Changes
Making important lifestyle changes is one of the most critical steps a person can take in treating the disease. This may mean altering the diet to include heart-healthy foods. Vegetables and whole grains should play a key role. Consuming fish instead of red meat and abstaining from alcohol consumption are all positive choices.
Depending on the severity of the disease, an individual may need to alter other behaviors as well. A doctor can provide guidance on exercise options to improve heart health without placing more undo pressure on the organ. For those who are overweight, shedding the extra pounds reduces the strain on the heart.
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