Monthly Archives: February 2024

pg. 3. Common Types of Heart Disease in Women–Coronary artery disease: the most common heart disease-and the leading cause of death for women-is caused by plaque in the walls of the arteries that supply blood to your heart and other … Continue reading →

pg. 2, Some points of Concern– Nearly 45 percent of women ages 20 plus are living with some form of cardiovascular disease… Less than half of women entering pregnancy in the U. S. have optimal cardiovascular health… Women experience unique … Continue reading →

This date in 1980 (Feb 12th) was the start of the 1980 winter Olympics in Lake Placid. I was there as the Nordic Ski Patrol Leader with 50 patrollers from all over the place. We had our own chalet on … Continue reading →

As the story today suggested, we have agency to get our metabolic house in order. One of the legs of our 3 or 4 legged stool is sleep. Cortisol and sleep have a relationship. We are in charge of our … Continue reading →

Before we start, let’s talk about what self-care is and why it’s *essential* for YOU.🌿✨Did you ever think of self-care as a nice idea—like a self-indulgence or luxury? I never thought of it as self-indulgent but have to admit my … Continue reading →

Zen Zone, our free 5-Day Sleep and Self-Care Challenge!. Starting next Monday, February 12th.Do you find yourself putting your own needs at the bottom of your growing to-do list? Are you depleted at the end of the day? Exhausted from … Continue reading →

Super vigilance is necessary! And it is a Do It Yourself Project!!! Do this and your heart will love you!!! 1. Eat more vegetables and fruits. At least 7 portions for women and 9 for men, daily. Eat clean protein … Continue reading →

Poor physical activity ranks as one of the highest risk factors for cardio vascular problems Only 16% of Americans participate in sports or physical activity daily. Five times more watch television, usually averaging 4, or more, hours. Your metabolism goes … Continue reading →

OH! My lonely and aching heart:Did you know that your heart beats about 100,000 times every day? Until it doesn’t! It circulates 6 quarts of blood throughout our bodies in 3 minutes. Our blood travels 12,000 miles in a day, … Continue reading →

Dr. Google, since it is heart health month, with several names, that is on my mind. Perhaps the negatives about it will awaken some to take better self care as well as reach out to their community to learn CPR … Continue reading →