Healthy Heart Month

We always think of our heart as a place where we keep our home, where we hold our fondest memories, where our first and true love will always be placed.  What we seem to forget, especially since February is a month dedicated to love, is that the heart is a complex organ that needs a lot of attention, just like you and your loved ones.  Its job is to pump blood and oxygen to all of the other organs and that is why keeping it strong and healthy is so important.
Becoming more active and improving your diet can make a tremendous difference to your heart.  More exercise and less stress help reduce blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels and boost metabolism - all of which can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease.
If you are under stress, your blood pressure goes up, you may overeat, you may exercise less, and you may be more likely to smoke.  By following these simple tips, your heart will thank you.

•  Listen to a self hypnosis process in the morning before you get out of bed. It's simple to set your alarm 15 or 20 minutes early, then click on your iPod and let yourself doze while the positive suggestions flow through your subconscious. You will awaken feeling refreshed and energetic…ready to take on whatever your day has to offer.
• Listen to self-help and motivational books on tape during your commute. Drivers who do this say that the drive goes faster, they feel calmer when arriving at work, and they feel good about how well they are managing stress.
• If you prefer to listen to music, avoid rock music—it's proven to raise stress levels. A better choice for managing stress is light jazz or classical which produce alpha and theta brainwave frequencies. These are the brain waves associated with creativity, inventiveness, and stress relief. Plus, classical music has been proven to lower blood pressure.
• Listen to a self hypnosis process as soon as you get home in the evening. That 20-minute catnap can create miracles in your life—you will be more relaxed throughout your evening and will be much less likely to overeat, and your family will probably enjoy your company more.

Physical activity has many beneficial influences on the heart. Regular exercise
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