The Month of the Heart in Saratoga, NY
The second month of the year is often associated with our hearts. One reason is that Valentine’s Day falls on February 14th. Saratoga, NY offers many events to honor the “month of love.” These celebratory heart happenings in Saratoga spotlight how this emotion and its companion organ can evoke happiness and healing. (You can find them all here.)
This month also shines a light on the importance of caring for our beloved organ, having been designated “American Heart Month” by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1963 (via Proclamation 3566). This connection between a secular holiday focused on love and heart health awareness is significant, even if unintended. Research shows that strong relationships can help to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and buffer the heart from negative triggers.
Modern Medicine is Failing Our Hearts
Unfortunately, a day to promote gratitude for those we care about and having the full month to focus on heart health hasn’t improved our nation’s outcomes. Despite the goal of our late President’s decree, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, heart disease is killing one person every 34 seconds. Clearly, a new approach to cardiovascular treatment is needed.
Drugs, supplements, and lifestyle interventions are often the main modalities for promoting heart health in conventional and integrative medicine. Yet, relationships, socioeconomics, and emotions are as essential for optimal cardiovascular function. For example, loneliness and isolation are substantial risk factors associated with cardiovascular mortality. Additionally, mental health is also linked to heart disease risk.
Mind-Body Heart Healing
What impacts our mind, body, and heart is more than just physiological. In my latest video post, I summarize some of the most important information to consider when tending to your most adored organ. You will discover how conventional medicine is missing the mark to mend our hearts and why we need a holistic and integrative approach. I’ll also describe how essential oils benefit cardiovascular health.
Topics include:
- Risk factors for heart disease, both uncontrollable and modifiable
- The great cholesterol debate
- The benefits and side effects of statin drugs
- The mind-body-heart link
- The gender gap in cardiovascular care
- How essential oils benefit cardiovascular health
- The impact of community and relationships on heart health
Click here to access the video, references, and additional resources.
Enhancing Heart Health in Saratoga, NY
To enhance our heart’s functioning, we need an integrative approach. It should consider the mind-body-heart-soul link and take into account the power of relationships and socioeconomic factors. This can be accomplished through personalized and holistic approaches that address the root causes of cardiovascular disease.
The first step is learning abut what we can do to support our hearts’ health. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to share your experiences with cardiovascular care and if holistic approaches were helpful in the comment section.
Many blessings and healing thoughts.
A Fun Way to Keep Your Heart Healthy
One of the best ways to boost our cardiovascular function is through healthy connections and social support. So, don’t miss out on all the fun things to do this winter in Saratoga, NY.
Grab a friend, or make one, when you attend an activity from our Winter Guide or explore all the great Kids Events.
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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.)
