When we talk CVRM and CaReMe, we’re talking about health interconnectivity. We’re saying that if we stop focusing on each of these conditions individually and instead begin to understand that treating cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases (CVRM) as interlinked, we can save lives.
Which is why we practise the CaReMe approach to CVRM where we take a new direction to prevention and treatment, and understand that cardiovascular, renal and metabolic health are each a piece of the complete picture.
Life refers to lifestyle factors and includes exercise, healthy eating, general health and wellness, and responsible routine check-ups. To see the complete picture and read more, click here
Cardiovascular health is largely centred around the prevention and treatment of heart diseases like heart failure, coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis) and heart attacks. To see the complete picture and read more, click here
Metabolic health involves the early detection, management and prevention of metabolic diseases such as diabetes. To see the complete picture and read more, click here
Renal health applies to the early detection, treatment and prevention of kidney disease leading to kidney failure. To see the complete picture and read more, click here
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Sugar affects more than you think. High sugar levels can cause serious damage to the heart and kidneys, as well as other organs in your body.
If left untreated, high sugar levels in the body can lead to chronic kidney disease and heart failure. Patients with diabetes have a 45% higher chance of being hospitalised that those without.
Unwrap the facts with us and go #BeyondSugar and discover how an active and healthy lifestyle can help prevent heart failure and kidney disease.
While a heart failure diagnosis is scary, it is not a death sentence. There are 64 million people in the world living with heart failure. While it is hard to accept a heart failure diagnosis, it is possible to control some elements of the disease. But, adopting a healthy lifestyle and understanding the interconnected risks that diabetes and high blood pressure can place on your heart, makes it able for you to live a fulfilling and active life.
Healthy eating plays a powerful role in overall health and wellbeing. We want you to reap the benefits from optimum nutrition by cooking healthy meals. Here is a comprehensive collection of healthy, exciting recipes.
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Use Spray and Cook and slowly fry onion and garlic over low heat. Add 25ml of…
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People who are active daily live longer and have a greater sense of wellbeing. Healthy eating and exercise go hand in hand in the prevention and management of CVRM diseases. For the best results in achieving overall wellness, it is important to introduce the different types of exercise to your daily routine. This section will contain all the exercise advice you need to get and stay active.
Reference from article written by AG Heilbrunn on exercise and CVRM diseases. AG Heilbrunn is a qualified biokinteticst.
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