If something is wrong here, it can lead to high or low blood pressure, for example, and as a result to circulatory disorders, heart attacks or strokes. Elementary for a healthy cardiovascular system are appropriate, sufficient exercise, the right diet, a smoke-free life. A spa vacation with cardiovascular specialists will provide you with helpful knowledge and offer effective treatments for your individual symptoms. Get your circulation going and strengthen your heart with a health trip to the beautiful nature of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Get fit at the Baltic Sea
Whether it's a summer swim in the Baltic Sea, autumnal walks on the beach, or springtime hikes in the fresh forest air: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's unspoiled landscapes offer a variety of opportunities for active recreation at any time of year - an essential component for promoting health, especially in the case of cardiovascular diseases.
Thalasso therapy
As essential components of a Thalasso therapy, exercise and the sea climate stimulate the body's own healing powers, reduce stress and contribute to an increase in individual fitness. The body absorbs the salts and minerals dissolved in the seawater, which promote circulation, particularly well. Cardiovascular patients can combine the pleasant with the useful during walks on the beach, swimming in the Baltic Sea water or hiking in the coastal forest.
Thalassotherapy supports the recovery process in cases of low blood pressure or general circulatory problems, among others. However, in the case of certain indications, such as high blood pressure, thalassotherapy should be discussed in advance with the attending physician.
Nordic walking
Nordic walking is one of the most suitable sports for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Thanks to its natural, sweeping movements, this outdoor sport puts an appropriate strain on the cardiovascular system without overtaxing it. With the right technique and walking speed, Nordic Walking strengthens the lungs and stimulates the entire circulatory system. With regular training, the Nordic variant of walking can effectively promote cardiovascular fitness even despite existing cardiovascular problems. For beginners, a Nordic walking course is recommended, as offered by numerous health resorts with well-trained instructors.
Walking and cycling
Gentle exercise in the fresh air is the best medicine, especially for cardiovascular complaints. The landscapes of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern invite you to take long walks and hikes on foot or by bike. In the predominantly flat terrain, even those who are not very fit can make good progress. Running and cycling along unspoiled coastal paths or through healthy forests is good for the heart and circulation.
Those who set out on a longer tour despite low blood pressure or high blood pressure should plan the route well and not overestimate themselves. It is best to start with a short excursion and then gradually increase the effort. Moderate physical activity during hikes and bike rides on level terrain stimulates the metabolism, regulates high blood pressure and gently stresses the vessels, heart and circulation.
Focus on safety on vacation
Of the approximately 20 million adults with high blood pressure in Germany, one in five is unaware of the health risks of elevated blood pressure. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, there are therefore a variety of offers for cardiovascular check-ups, as well as a pilot project to get fast help via smartphone in the event of a heart attack.
LandIRetter app
Anyone in the sparsely populated district of Vorpommern-Greifswald now receives additional help in the event of a heart attack. Once the emergency call has been received by the rescue control center, the dispatcher not only informs the ambulance and emergency doctor as quickly as possible, but also qualified first responders in the immediate vicinity. The "LandIRetter app" was developed for this purpose, which uses GPS to determine the location of more than 150 registered doctors, nurses, firefighters and other volunteers with medical training after the emergency call is received.
Often, the closest first responder arrives before the ambulance, gaining valuable minutes for skilled resuscitation efforts. In this way, the "Land Rescuer App" can help increase the chances of survival for those affected.
Heart Week Feldberg
The "Klinik am Haussee" in Feldberg regularly participates in the annual heart weeks of the German Heart Foundation, which take place in late fall. In lectures, for example, specialists from the clinic discuss risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and give tips on prevention and a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, a varied diet and avoiding nicotine.
In addition, interested parties will learn how the cardiovascular system works, how stress, noise or other psychosocial stresses can damage the heart and circulation, and what individual therapy options are available.
