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Laugh Every Day to Keep a Heart Attack Away
Posted on April 27, 2014 12 Comments
“HO HO HA HA HA!” You heard that right. We are learning how to laugh! I have been hearing about some health and fitness craze known as Laughter Yoga. There are even trends called Laughter Therapy and Laughter Clubs! “HO HO HA HA HA!” The chant – “HO HO HA HA HA” is how class […]
Her Story, Her Heart
Posted on February 16, 2014 10 Comments
On the eve of Valentine’s Day, I had the privilege of sharing “My Heart Story” at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Entitled “Her Story, Her Heart”, the presentation was developed to treat your sweetheart or yourself to the gift of heart health. It was a panel presentation and included cardiologist Regis Fernandes M.D., Susan Pope,N.P. […]
An Open Letter to Coronary Artery Disease
Posted on October 27, 2013 12 Comments
Dear Coronary Artery Disease, I know you’re the one who “broke” my heart. I know who you are and what you represent to millions of people. The World Health Organization states you are the “number one cause of death globally.” It is not something you should be proud of. I know genetically you are a […]
Socks are the Voice of the Heart
Posted on October 20, 2013 14 Comments
Confucius once said: “Words are the voice of the heart.” Words are important to me. I have seen how words impact people and lives. The significance words impart can be far-reaching. Words inform, persuade, hurt or soothe pain; they can greet or bid farewell. They may get your point across, or destroy any hope of […]
The Eucatastrophe of External Counterpulsation (EECP)
Posted on September 1, 2013 6 Comments
Enhanced External Counterpulsation or EECP feels like such a catastrophe – such an extreme misfortunate. It makes me feel so imperiled and helpless. It causes total loss of control… and then there is the “uncomfortable” squeezing and repetitive pumping sensation in the hour-long process. The sessions are daily and consist of a series of 35 […]
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