While you wear the monitor, it records your heart's electrical activity. 1  Keep a diary of what activities you do while wearing the monitor, and how you feel. 2  After 24 - 48 hours, you will return the monitor to your doctor's office. 3  The doctor will look at the records and see if there have been any abnormal heart rhythms.
4. Nuts â Many varieties of nuts are blood thinning foods. Nuts are high in plant based Omega 3 fatty acids, which help keep your blood thin and your cardiovascular system healthy.
Avoid eating too much sugar, as it makes your blood sticky and viscous. Diabetics have the highest risk of strokes and heart disease. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily â you can substitute herbal teas for water. Try to throw in some regular exercise and you will keep your blood naturally thinner and add many good quality years to your life!