Approaching the holidays with heart can be challenging when heart disease interferes with your stamina and calm. The thought of all there is to do becomes overwhelming at times, even for those with robust health.  A good place to start your approach to the holidays is to ask yourself, “What do I value about the…

Power loss from the outside and unreliable power from our hearts can be quite disempowering.  Here in Danbury, CT we had significant power losses last week after the freak Nor’easter October 29.   For many of us, it caused a great deal of confusion and was “discombobulating.” This sudden interruption in the routine threw our lives…

    Have you had a wakeup call, a scare, perhaps a shock? Would you like to overcome your anxiety about current or future health challenges? Is Heart Disease getting in the way of living the life you desire?   You don’t have to go it alone.  Join Dina Markind, certified coach and nurse, for…

Over the last several years there has been much written about Americans not getting enough sleep.  Inadequate sleep is recognized as a health issue which raises the risks for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and obesity. One of the positive things with all the information about sleep available is that many benefits have been identified. To…

Over the last several years there has been much written about Americans not getting enough sleep.  Inadequate sleep is recognized as a health issue which raises the risks for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and obesity. One of the positive things with all the information about sleep available is that many benefits have been identified. To…

When we are joyous our hearts seem to become lighter.  Have you heard the phrase “Laughter is the best medicine?” Laughter is associated with boosting immunity and busting stress.  According to HelpGuide (http://www.helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm) it prevents heart disease. Have you ever laughed so much that you started to cough? Believe it or not this is healthy;…