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February 22, 2023 By Kelly

12 Tips To Keep Your Heart Healthy (& Heart Attack Symptoms Women Should Not Ignore)

Do you believe that your chance of having a cardiac episode depends on your genes? Think you don’t have much control? Not true. 80% of heart disease is preventable, this statistic comes from the American Heart Association.

Certain types of heart disease are genetic and difficult to detect but for the most part, your lifestyle dictates your chance of heart problems, including stroke. 

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. 

Sharp chest pain is obvious but there is a wide range of symptoms associated with a heart attack and these symptoms do not always include distinct chest pain, especially in women. Can’t stress that point enough, ladies!

Certain symptoms can be subtle but very distinct signs that you should head straight to the ER. These symptoms are often associated with other issues that are not serious or life threatening so it’s easy to ignore them or pass them off as simply discomfort or a minor issue. 

  • Extreme fatigue
  • Heart palpitations
  • Feeling light headed or dizzy
  • Nausea and indigestion
  • Heartburn
  • Shortness of breath
  • Tingling of the hands
  • Pain in a hand- even in a finger.

This is not to say that if you are experiencing one of these symptoms it’s a heart issue. Women can feel light headed for a variety of reasons, heart palpitations are common with thyroid issues and menopause. A plate full of spicy enchiladas can bring on a lovely episode of indigestion. 

However, all of these are symptoms are often associated with other ailments making it less obvious when a woman is having a heart attack so it’s good to be aware, particularly if you’re experiencing more than one or there’s no good reason.

Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined

  • Adopt a healthy diet  It’s an obvious one but too many people have poor diets. Avoid foods with saturated and trans fat. Stay away from fried food! Eat the bad stuff once in a while but on a regular basis, indulge in fruits, veggies, superfoods, foods high in antioxidants and fiber
  • Exercise!!  Get your heart rate going with some cardio nearly everyday, strength train a few times a week and zen out with some yoga
  • Do NOT smoke Seriously, do we even have to discuss this?
  • Keep your alcohol consumption moderate
  • Keep your weight down That does not mean you have to be some unrealistic size, just stay within a range that is healthy for your height and keep your waist circumference and BMI in the healthy zone (besides, booties are in girls, so don’t bother getting rid of what he likes to grab!). Curious about your BMI? Check it here. If you do have some lbs. to get rid of, click here to book a complimentary Intro coaching session  with me, my wellness and weight loss program just might be the perfect fit for you.
  • Go for regular check-ups Start young, even people in their twenties should get physicals
  • Test your glucose Dr. Roshini Raj recommends that everyone have a glucose test for diabetes every 3 years because diabetes is a major cause of heart disease. She also says it’s a good idea to talk with your doctor about taking the new LDL particle test
  • Know your blood pressure Have your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar tested. Ideal BP is 115/76 or lower. Your bad cholesterol (LDL) should be lower than 100 and your good cholesterol (HDL) should be higher than 50. Even a slight elevation of any one of these can double or possibly quadruple your risk for stroke but you can lessen that chance with proper care
  • Know your family health history
  • Reducing your toxic load Transitioning to a clean beauty routine and using non toxic household products has a direct impact on your overall health; harmful toxins are certainlt NOT good for your heart.
  • Stress Less Anxiety hurts your heart so much that highly anxious types are two times as likely to suffer a heart attack or die that those who take things in stride and stay calm. Want to help ease anxiety? Meditate! Even 5 minutes a day will help.
  • Get busy in the bedroom My personal favorite 🙂 Intimate sex and loving affection are very good for your heart as well your over all mental and physical well being. Plus, is there really anything more fun?! Bow Chicka bow wow… 😉

    February is National Heart Month 

February 7, 2022 By Kelly Leave a Comment

8 Surprising Heart Attack Symptoms Women Should Not Ignore

Do you believe that your chance of having a cardiac episode depends on your genes? Think you don’t have much control? Not true. 80% of heart disease is preventable, this statistic comes from the American Heart Association. Certain types of heart disease are genetic and difficult to detect but for the most part, your lifestyle dictates your chance of heart problems, including stroke. 

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. 

Sharp chest pain is obvious but there is a wide range of symptoms associated with a heart attack and these symptoms do not always include distinct chest pain, especially in women. Can’t stress that point enough, ladies!

Certain symptoms can be subtle but very distinct signs that you should head straight to the ER. These symptoms are often associated with other issues that are not serious or life threatening so it’s easy to ignore them or pass them off as simply discomfort or a minor issue. 

  • Extreme fatigue
  • Heart palpitations
  • Feeling light headed or dizzy
  • Nausea and indigestion
  • Heartburn
  • Shortness of breath
  • Tingling of the hands
  • Pain in a hand- even in a finger.

This is not to say that if you are experiencing one of these symptoms it’s a heart issue, women can feel light headed for a variety of reasons, heart palpitations are common with thyroid issues and menopause, a plate full of spicy enchiladas can bring on a lovely episode of indigestion. 

However, all of these are symptoms are often associated with other ailments making it less obvious when a woman is having a heart attack so it’s good to be aware, particularly if you’re experiencing more than one or there’s no good reason.

Transitioning to a clean beauty routine may not have a direct impact on your heart health but it is beneficial for your overall health and harmful toxins certainly cannot be good for your heart.

Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined

  • Adopt a healthy diet  It’s an obvious one but too many people have poor diets. Avoid foods with saturated and trans fat. Stay away from fried food! Eat the bad stuff once in a while but on a regular basis, indulge in fruits, veggies, superfoods, foods high in antioxidants and fiber
  • Exercise!!  Get your heart rate going with some cardio nearly everyday, strength train a few times a week and zen out with some yoga
  • Do NOT smoke Seriously, do we even have to discuss this?
  • Keep your alcohol consumption moderate
  • Keep your weight down That does not mean you have to be some unrealistic size, just stay within a range that is healthy for your height and keep your waist circumference and BMI in the healthy zone (besides, booties are in girls, so don’t bother getting rid of what he likes to grab!). Curious about your BMI? Check it here. If you do have some lbs. to get rid of, click here to book a quick complimentary Eco Wellness consultation with me, my weight loss program just might be the perfect fit for you. It’s easy to follow and highly effective, designed for optimal health making it easy to lose weight fast because it gets your body into fat burning mode and improves heart health.
  • Go for regular check-ups Start young, even people in their twenties should get physicals
  • Test your glucose Dr. Roshini Raj recommends that everyone have a glucose test for diabetes every 3 years because diabetes is a major cause of heart disease. She also says it’s a good idea to talk with your doctor about taking the new LDL particle test
  • Know your blood pressure Have your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar tested. Ideal BP is 115/76 or lower. Your bad cholesterol (LDL) should be lower than 100 and your good cholesterol (HDL) should be higher than 50. Even a slight elevation of any one of these can double or possibly quadruple your risk for stroke but you can lessen that chance with proper care
  • Know your family health history
  • Stress Less Anxiety hurts your heart so much that highly anxious types are two times as likely to suffer a heart attack or die that those who take things in stride and stay calm. Want to help ease anxiety? Meditate! Even 10 minutes a day will help. “There are 1440 minutes in a day. They’ll all go better if you take 10 of them to meditate.” ~Marie Forleo
  • Get busy in the bedroom (I’m throwing in a juicy bonus tip ~ happens to be my personal favorite) Intimate sex and loving affection are very good for your heart as well your over all mental and physical well being. Plus, is there really anything more fun?! Bow Chicka bow wow… 😉

    February is National Heart Month 

February 23, 2021 By Kelly

28. Heart Health Tips And Surprising Symptoms Women Should Not Ignore

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When a character in a movie has a heart attack, they typically clutch their chest, have trouble breathing and fall to the ground with sharp chest pains. This is a common reaction but there is a wide range of symptoms associated with a heart attack that do not always include distinct chest pain, especially in women. Can’t stress that point enough, ladies!

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of both men and women in the U.S. and it kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. Heart health is not just something to be concerned about when we’re older. A recent study by Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities found that heart attack rates have risen among individuals ages 35-54, especially …

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February 9, 2017 By Kelly 3 Comments

15 Ways To Keep Your Heart Healthy

Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined

What is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S.? Cardiovascular disease. Too often people don’t know their ticker is less than healthy until it’s too late. There is a wide range of symptoms associated with a heart attack and these symptoms do not always include distinct chest pain, especially in women. Can’t stress that point enough!

They can be subtle such as extreme fatigue, heart palpitations, feeling light headed or dizzy, nausea and indigestion, heartburn, shortness of breath, tingling of the hands and pain – even in a finger. All are symptoms that are often associated with other ailments so it’s not always obvious when a woman is having a heart attack.

It’s also important to point out that it is more difficult to detect heart disease in women because our arteries are smaller and lacier so which makes it harder to see the plaque since it doesn’t lay in quite the same way.

February is National Heart Health Month

Some types of heart disease are genetic and difficult to detect but for the most part, heart disease can be avoided. It may surprise you to know that 80% of heart disease is preventable according to the American Heart Association.

  • Know your blood pressure Have your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar tested. Ideal BP is 115/76 or lower. Your bad cholesterol (LDL) should be lower than 100 and your good cholesterol (HDL) should be higher than 50. Even a slight elevation of any one of these can double or possibly quadruple your risk for stroke but you can lessen that chance with proper care
  • Stress Less This is a big one. Stress leads to many health problems. Anxiety hurts your heart so much that highly anxious types are two times as likely to suffer a heart attack or die that those who take things in stride and stay calm.
  • Meditate Want to help ease that stress and anxiety? Meditation is key. Even 10 minutes a day will help.
  • Have your C-reactive protein (CRP) checked High levels correlate with increased of suffering a heart attack. Inflammation of the arteries is linked to heart disease and stroke.
  • Exercise!!  Get your heart rate going with some cardio nearly everyday, strength train a few times a week and zen out with some yoga
  • Go for regular check-ups Start young, even people in their twenties should get physicals
  • Keep your weight down That does not mean you have to be some unrealistic size, just stay within a range that is healthy for your height and keep your waist circumference and BMI in the healthy zone (besides, booties are in girls, so don’t bother getting rid of the very thing he likes to grab!)
  • Test your glucose Dr. Roshini Raj recommends that everyone have a glucose test for diabetes every 3 years because diabetes is a major cause of heart disease. She also says it’s a good idea to talk with your doctor about taking the new LDL particle test
  • Do NOT smoke Do we even have to discuss this no brainer?
  • Choose healthy foods  It’s an obvious one but too many people have poor diets. Avoid foods with saturated and trans fat. Stay away from fried food! Eat the bad stuff once in a while but on a regular basis, indulge in fruits, veggies, super foods, foods high in antioxidants and fiber
  • Know your family health history
  • Pay attention to your body As I stated above, the symptoms are not always obvious
  • Keep alcohol consumption moderate Boring, I know. cocktails with friends are one of the big enjoyments of life. Welcome to my weekends 😉 Just keep it under control & not too frequent.
  • Know the symptoms Sharp chest pain is obvious but remember, extreme fatigue, heart palpitations, feeling light headed or dizzy, nausea and indigestion, heartburn, shortness of breath, tingling of the hands and pain can be symptoms as well
  • Get busy in the bedroom (my personal favorite) Intimate sex and loving affection are vital for our over all mental and physical well being. Sex is very good for your heart, besides, is there really anything more fun?!

A votre sante! ❤️

July 18, 2013 By Kelly 1 Comment

Is Your Olive Oil Authentic Or Some Rancid Impostor?

Olive oil fraud? Seriously? This one shocked me

I prefer my fur faux but my olive oil? Authentic please!  My smart, in-the-know friend, Jamie, alerted me of this sham last year so I wrote about it then. I was appalled by what I uncovered and have since learned more about the situation. Many brands are in fact not 100% pure olive oil.  Like most people, I choose olive oil for its heart healthy benefits. I was pissed off at the thought of unwittingly serving my family trans fats and unhealthy rancid oils.

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Consumers have been duped. Various investigations have exposed deceptive practices where products adulterated with oils includingseed, hazelnut, rancid vegetable oils such as canola, soy or cotton seed were sold to some of the largest Italian producers who turned around and sold it as pure olive oil. Others sold as extra virgin olive oil are in fact lesser quality and not extra virgin at all. Not only does this potentially mean the oil we are buying is not healthy, it could pose serious risks for individuals with certain food allergies.

Imported olive oil is not routinely tested by the FDA, besides, there are no simple testing methods. Your best bet is to go with certified organic olive oil. Dr. Andrew Weil advises looking for the International Olive Oil Council [IOOC] certification on the label when buying imported oils. The California Olive Oil Council [COOC] certifies purity of oil produced in California.

So, how can you tell if your olive oil is genuine? Put it in the refrigerator. If after a while the oil turns hard, you likely have the real deal, if it doesn’t, time to shop. Needless to say, I was relieved that mine, Trader Joe’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, solidified!  This method is not entirely conclusive but it’s the best at-home test I came across in my research. Cheeseslave tested a few and found that Adam’s Ranch was authentic. Give your evoo the fridge test and let me know if it passed!

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