Heart Disease affects not only the patient, but those who love them.  The disappointment and at times even sense of devastation can be felt by partners as well as patients. Having a supportive partner, and being the supportive partner can help both of you recover. While it is important to allow yourselves to feel the…

Dear Readers and Clients, Thank you for your participation in Heart of Well Being.  It is my pleasure to be part of your lives, provide you with meaningful information and be of service to you. In appreciation for the wonderful start of Heart of Well Being I am offering a free discovery session with the…

Research suggests that an attitude of gratitude can improve heart health by improving psychological, emotional and physical well-being.  Adults who feel grateful have more energy, more optimism, more social connections and more happiness than those who do not.  Correspondingly, they are less likely to be depressed, envious, greedy or alcoholics.  They sleep more soundly, exercise…

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…