Relationships Heal Our Hearts
Saratoga, NY features a variety of events during February which emphasizes the positive impact of love and caring on happiness and well-being. By providing these opportunities for social connections, our city of Saratoga is supporting our heart health in meaningful ways.
The healing aspect of a tight community is profound. Relationships not only impact our mental state, but also our hearts. Furthermore, our emotions and mindset have a profound influence on our overall vitality and well-being.
The Heart-Brain Link and The Common Bond of Community
Even after “American Heart Month” was proclaimed in 1963, heart disease remains the number one cause of death in our nation. This is very likely related to doctors not addressing the mind-body-heart connection.
Psychocardiology explores the connection between our psychology and heart health. For example, evidence has shown how heart conditions can increase the risk of psychiatric illnesses, while mental health conditions and high stress levels can negatively impact cardiovascular function.
The heart has also been shown to entrain with the nervous system. This means that our stress response, or being in a calm state, influences the heart’s functions and physiology. This connection is known as neurocardiology.
Relationships are the common factor that influences these aspects of the heart-brain link (mental health, stress resiliency, and cardiovascular function). Conventional medicine often ignores the heart-brain and heart-nervous system links, focusing more on manipulating lifestyle factors and cholesterol numbers.
Integrative and Holistic Cardiovascular Care
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that we are whole people, and that our organ systems are interlocked with each other. Yet, when allopathic medicine became predominant, each organ was treated as an independent, separate entity. The results has been subpar. This is especially true when caring for our hearts.
Thankfully, there are holistic ways to support our heart by emphasizing the psychosocial aspects, which is what Saratoga does so well. We also need to incorporate mind-body practices to support our nervous system and aid our emotions. One of my favorite modalities to accomplish this is essential oils.
How Mindset Can Mend Our Hearts– The Heart-Brain Link and Healing Holistically with Essential Oils Based on Neurocardiology, Psychocardiology, and Psychoaromatherapy
In my latest video post, I take you on an even deeper dive into the holistic approach to heart health. I examine in more detail the interconnections between our beloved organ, our nervous system, and our psychology. I also explore how essential oils benefit the physiological functions of our pumping organ and the emotional attributes of the heart-brain and heart-nervous system connections.
You will come to understand just how important our mindset is to mend and heal our hearts. You will also discover why partaking in social activities around our city of Saratoga is not just fun, but healthy!
Topics of my latest article include:
- Integrative Cardiovascular Care: Healing Our Hearts with Holistic Medicine
- What Impacts the Heart Impacts the Mind (Psychocardiology)
- The Crosstalk Between Our Heart and Our Nervous System (Neurocardiology)
- Bolstering Heart Health with Essential Oils
- Emotionally Healing the Heart with Essential Oils (Psychoaromatherapy)
- Essential Oils to Fortify Our Physical Heart
Click here to access the video, references, and additional resources.
A Fun Way to Keep Your Heart Healthy in Saratoga NY
Strengthening your relationships and building a supportive social network can do wonders for your heart health. Bring a friend or enjoy making new connections at the Valentine’s Day events found around town here!
During the rest of this winter in Saratoga, NY, make sure to take part in even more amazing happenings. Browse our Winter Guide or explore the amazing Kids Events.
And, before you head out, be sure to inhale or apply your favorite uplifting and soothing essential oil to support your heart.
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Disclaimer: This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (Affiliation link.)
