sincere guidance for women to cultivate heart health
 
 
 
 
 
 

For Her Heart.org

 

     

. . . .we take on the attributes and energy of that upon which we focus our attention

  helping women

be receptive and engaged

 in their cardiovascular wellness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The mind thinks in a certain way and the body acts accordingly.

When the mind is calm . . . the body is calm.

 

Stormy weather . . . high wind, heavy rain or snow occurs when energy becomes excessive and unbalanced. The result of unbalanced weather energy is visible. Structures become worn or blocked and regular function is altered. However, structures with strong foundations weather the storms impact with less damage.

 

At times the body/mind also experience unbalanced energy which can result in diminished health and well being. With regard to cardiovascular wellness, unbalanced energy has an un-healthy effect on the structure and function of the blood vessels and the heart.

 

More specifically, unbalanced body/mind energy can over stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. Within the blood vessels, this activation tightens the arteries (vasoconstriction) and inhibits vasodilation resulting in increased blood pressure (hypertension) and wear/ tear on the arteries.  Damaged arteries then generate a cascade of cellular build-up which eventually blocks and stiffens the blood vessels: diminished arterial compliance.

 

Sympathetic over stimulation (adrenergic activity) alters the structure and diminishes the function of arteries. Parasympathetic tone is associated with open and relaxed arteries which eases blood pressure and reduces the workload of the heart.

 

To nurture cardio-vascular wellness it is healthful to recognize  . . .  and neutralize excess body/mind energy that stimulates sympathetic activity. Engaging in body/mind centering activities such as yoga, meditation, and tai chi create foundation, and energy balance. Centering activities nurture parasympathetic tone which contributes to better blood pressure management, cell renewal and well-being.

 

For Her Heart, non profit provides stress free guidance for women to prevent and slow the progression of cardiovascular diseases. Body/mind centering activities blend nicely with the prevention and medical management of cardio-vascular diseases.

 

  • To learn about healthy arteries and foods that comfort blood pressure click here

  • To learn how easing blood sugar prevents weight gain & keeps LDL cholesterol calm click here

  • To learn how vitamin C nurtures arteries and moves cholesterol click here

 

 

 

Omega 3 fatty acids help

modulate sympathetic and parasympathetic tone.

Intake of oily fish such as albacore tuna and salmon (omega 3,  EPA & DHA)

have significant beneficial effects on parameters influencing

heart rate variability (the variation in the interval between heart beats),

an increase in vagal tone, modulation of adrenergic mediated baroreceptor activity

and improved sinoatrial node function.

Source:

Dietary fish and Omega 3 fatty acid consumption and Heart Rate Variability in US Adults.

Circulation, Vol. 117, March 4, 2008, pp 1130-37  

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  Tension is who you think you should be 

relaxation is who you are  

Chinese Proverb

 

 

 

Our finest moments

are most likely to occur when we are

feeling deeply uncomfortable,

unhappy, or unfulfilled

 

  

for it is only in such moments,

propelled by our discomfort,

that we are likely to step out of

  our ruts and start searching for

different ways or truer answers.  

M. Scott Peck

 

 

 

Only in quiet waters

do things mirror themselves undistorted.

Only in a quiet mind is adequate

perception of the world.

Hans Margolius

 

 

 

              The Menopause Transition Effects Sympathetic - Parasympathetic Balance

 

Estrogen nurtures non reproductive tissue such as bone, skin, the brain, blood vessels and heart function. Before, menopause estrogen positively affected cholesterol metabolism and distribution by increasing plasma levels of high density lipoproteins (HDL cholesterol) and inhibiting low density lipoproteins (LDL cholesterol) from oxidation (toxic). Before menopause, estrogen also has a protective effect on blood vessels and helped regulate vascular endothelial activity, vascular smooth muscle cells and blood pressure. During the menopausal transition, the potent effect of declining estrogen in arteries is evident via hot flashes. A hot flash occurs when blood vessels close to the skin expand allowing for increased blood flow which generates a sensation of heat. Perspiration then occurs to cool the skin.

 

However, the menopausal transition results in significantly diminished estrogen production. Externally, the effects of diminished estrogen are visible as wrinkles, less skin elasticity, dry skin, thinning hair and at times weight gain. Thirty percent of skin collagen is lost within the first five years after menopause. Lost of collagen also weakens blood vessels.

 

Internally, bone density, brain processes, cholesterol and blood sugar metabolism, vascular and cardiac cells also experience changes in function due to diminished estrogen. After the menopause transition, sympathetic (adrenergic) tone tends to increase and parasympathetic tone decreases. Body and mind centering activities (calm abiding) help to increase parasympathetic (vagal) tone and blunt adrenergic over stimulation.

 

For post menopausal women the decline in estrogen confers high cardiovascular risks. For Her Heart provides guidance for women to maintain healthy cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure. Reviewing the information provided by this website it a healthy start to participating in cardiovascular wellness.

 

Maintaining balance (well-being) is not effortless one needs to participate in nurturing activities.

The arteries and heart will respond in kind.

 

 

                  

 

 

 

 

Let this day be Meaningful

For Her Heart.org

Spring 2011

Belgian Chocolate 

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And the day came

when the risk to remain tight

in a bud was more painful than

the risk it took to blossom.

Anais Nin

 

 

 

 

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