Mend your Heart

Heart disease remains the number one killer of adult Australians, accounting for 36% of all deaths in 2004. In the 2004/05 National Health Survey, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2006, it is estimated that nearly one in five of us suffers from a cardiovascular problem or condition.

So what can we do about it? Regular exercise not only reduces your chances of having a heart attack it can play a major role in managing heart disease – even after a heart attack or heart surgery.

If you’re concerned about your heart, if you’ve had heart trouble or if you’re undergoing cardiac rehabilitation, then make sure that your consult your doctor or heart specialist. They are always the first source for diagnosis, advice and prescription, so make sure you consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

Don’t forget healthy nutrition. Healthy nutrition also plays a key role in heart health. Healthier eating will help lower cholesterol, control body weight, and help to reduce risks for high blood pressure risks for high blood pressure (hypertension) and Type 2 diabetes. A good diet will also help fuel exercise workouts, so increased physical activity and better nutrition should go hand-in-hand.

Glycoscience is the broad term for the study of structure and function of sugars (glyco is the greek work for sugar) in the body. These healthy sugars are the foundation of glyconutrients, ingredients found in Mannatech’s proprietary products created to help our individual cells communicate. You may not be receiving these beneficial sugars in the right amounts from the food you eat. That’s where Mannatech offers hope. Mannatech leads the industry in glyconutrient technology around the world and strives to offer better solutions for global health.