Improve your heart health with Qiu – specifically reduce inflammation and stress
A strong heart requires more than just low cholesterol. Discover how Qiu can help you reduce stress and fight inflammation for a healthy heart and a better life.
Why is it not enough to just pay attention to cholesterol?
- In a study of almost 140,000 heart patients, every second patient had normal LDL cholesterol levels. (1)
- A recent study has shown that in two out of three cases of cardiac death, there is no detectable narrowing of the coronary arteries. (2)
The decisive factor? Inflammation of the coronary arteries!
Studies show that patients with inflammation in the coronary arteries have up to a 30-fold higher risk of cardiac death, even if there are no classic signs of heart disease. (2)
How Stress Affects Your Heart Health
Stress is not only a burden on the head, but also on the heart. When you are stressed, your body activates the sympathetic nervous system, the "stress nerve", which triggers the "fight-or-flight" response.
The "fight-or-flight" response increases your heart rate and blood pressure, putting the body under pressure. Acute and chronic stress cause damage to blood vessels, which promotes inflammation and the formation of blood clots (3).
Did you know?
Even a single stress event reduces the endothelial protection of the vessels for hours! (4)
In addition, acute stress can also cause a sudden reduction in blood flow to the heart muscle, thereby almost quadrupling the risk of a heart attack. (5)
The Parasympathetic Nervous System – Your Inner “Aspirin” Against Inflammation
The parasympathetic nervous system is your body's "rest nerve" and helps slow the stress response and reduce inflammation. When this nerve is activated, it can inhibit the release of pro-inflammatory substances in the body, similar to aspirin but without the side effects. (6) A well-functioning parasympathetic nervous system supports your heart health by reducing inflammation and improving vascular function.
Autonomous recalibration with the Qiu. Three steps to more parasympathetic nervous system:
The advantages of Qiu at a glance:
- Recalibrate your autonomic nervous system and activate your parasympathetic nervous system when needed
- Learn to stay cool when stressed and protect your heart and blood vessels
- Break the vicious circle of stress triggers and stress reactions
- Keep an eye on one of the most important factors influencing your health at all times – with the precise HRV measurement of the Qiu and the comprehensive analysis options of the Qiu app.
- Easy to use: The Qiu is easy to operate and can be used anytime, anywhere – at home, in the office or on the go.
Qiu – For a strong heart and a less stressful life
Developed by leading medical experts, Qiu has been proven effective in cardiac rehabilitation. It is used not only by heart patients, but also by elite athletes who want to improve their performance and manage their stress responses.
Take your heart health into your own hands. With Qiu you can actively reduce stress and inflammation - for a healthier, stronger heart.
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Lipid levels in patients hospitalized with coronary artery disease: an analysis of 136,905 hospitalizations in Get With The Guidelines
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Inflammatory risk and cardiovascular events in patients without obstructive coronary artery disease: the ORFAN multicentre, longitudinal cohort study
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Stress and cardiovascular disease: an update
Viola Vaccarino, J Douglas Bremner
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Mental stress induces transient endothelial dysfunction in humans
L Ghiadoni, A E Donald, M Cropley, M J Mullen, G Oakley, M Taylor, G O'Connor, J Betteridge, N Klein, A Steptoe, J E Deanfield
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Mental Stress-Induced Myocardial Ischemia
Mehta PK, Sharma A, Bremner JD, Vaccarino V.
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The inflammatory reflex
Kevin J Tracey