Lifestyle and home remedies

You many not necessarily prevent sick sinus syndrome, but you can take steps to keep your heart as healthy as possible and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease:

• Exercise and eat a healthy diet. Live a heart-healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly. Eat a diet with generous portions of nonstarchy vegetables, fruit and whole grains and modest portions of fish, lean meats, poultry and dairy.
• Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight increases your risk of developing heart disease. Ask your doctor what your goal weight should be.
• Keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control. Make lifestyle changes and take medications as prescribed to correct high blood pressure (hypertension) or high cholesterol.
• Don't smoke. If you smoke and can't quit on your own, talk to your doctor about strategies or programs to help you break a smoking habit.
• If you drink, do so in moderation. For some conditions it's recommended that you completely avoid alcohol. Ask your doctor for advice specific to your condition. If you can't control your alcohol use, talk to your doctor about a program to quit drinking and manage other behaviors related to alcohol use.
• Don't use illegal drugs. Talk to your doctor about an appropriate program if you need help ending illegal drug use.
• Control stress. Avoid unnecessary stress and learn coping techniques to handle normal stress in a healthy way.
• Go to scheduled checkups. Have regular physical exams and report any signs or symptoms to your doctor.