Here are some ideas that you can use while choosing a gift for a loved one, who may be suffering from heart troubles.
- Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate is known to contain compounds that help in lowering the levels of LDL, besides of course being a great mood booster. A chocolate that lowers the levels of bad cholesterol? That’s one thing a heart patient definitely needs!
- Sporting Gear/Walking Shoes: People with heart ailments often suffer from obesity and hypertension. Exercising regularly helps to keep the heart working in optimum condition, reduces the blood pressure and fights off the flab. Buy a good pair of walking shoes or sports equipment, like a basketball or a tennis racquet, whatever suits the interests of the person.
- Green Tea: This amazing drink has a lot of health benefits. It is loaded with phytochemicals that fight the free radicals in the body, by boosting the production of antioxidants. It also helps fight the bad cholesterol levels. It boosts immunity and brings a sense of calm and serenity. With so many health benefits, it can be an ideal gift for everyone, not just heart patients.
- Juicers and Blenders: One of the healthy ways of consuming fruits and vegetables, is by juicing them. Juices help preserve the nutrients, especially the heart-friendly anti-oxidants.
- A Bottle of Red Wine: Red wine is known to be extremely heart friendly. So, why not gift it to your loved one, along with some tall and delicate wine glasses?
- A Yoga Mat: The ancient healing art of Yoga has numerous positive effects on the human body. It is extremely helpful in controlling the BP and is also effective for weight loss. Gift a yoga mat to your loved one and that will surely encourage them to take up this wonderful practice. You may even go a step further, and gift them a membership voucher to a nearby yoga class!
- Fitness DVDs: If your loved one is too lazy to get up and go to the gym, gift him/her a fitness DVD, so that they can exercise from the comfort of their own home.
- Healthy Gift Baskets: Pack some fresh fruits, a bag of dark chocolates, some nuts and a bottle of red wine. Put a red bow around it and make it a perfect gift for your loved one!
- Volunteer to be a Fitness Buddy: Workout sessions are much more regular and enjoyable, if you have someone to workout with. Volunteer to be a fitness buddy for your loved one. It will ensure that they are regular at the gym and this will also work beneficially for your health.
