Springtime is a great time to go outside and take advantage of the fresh air. “Slow deep breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have,” according to Dr. James Gordon, professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine. By bringing air down into the lower portion of the lungs, oxygen exchange is…

It turns out that courage is related to the Latin “cor” and French word for heart “couer.” When your heart is in “it” you are more likely to find the courage.  When we hold someone or some idea at our core (heart) we will go beyond what we thought we were capable of. We can…

February 28, I participated in the exciting Go Red for Women event sponsored by American Heart Association in New York City. It was quite exhilarating to be one of the women in red and be part of the energy and enthusiasm in support of women’s health. I felt buoyant when speaking to others during the…

It turns out that dental flossing is a way to decrease your risk for heart disease.  Dental flossing is a powerful anti-oxidant. By flossing, you decrease inflammation of your gums and the general inflammatory response which effects a variety of organs in your body. The anti-oxidant power of flossing works to decrease inflammation on a cellular…

Dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa (sometimes written as cacao) is associated with health benefits. Science finally caught up with the wisdom of our taste buds when it comes to chocolate.  Dark chocolate contains healthy fats along with flavanol which acts as an antioxidant helping our body’s cells resist damage caused by free radicals. Basically…

February is associated with love.  What is the role of self- love in Heart Health? Whitney Houston had a beautiful strong voice, and I am saddened by her death. While musically I enjoy “The Greatest of Love of All,” I‘m not sure that “Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all” is…