Busy Women: Listen To Your Heart!

During Heart Month take a moment to listen to your heart. What is it telling you? What does it need? What does it yearn for? Women are great at compartmentalizing and multitasking. Too often, however, we put the idea of taking care of ourselves away — out of mind to take care of other things.…

Embrace Your Heart Blog Named to Top 100 Blogs!

We are very honored to be part of the Top 100 Health and Wellness Blogs for Athletes! You might enjoy some our fellow honorees: Eat Right, Stay Well Fitness and Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin Healthy Recipe Doctor Skinny Gormet There are many more — these are just a few of my favorites. What an…

Facebook Is Good For Your Heart!

Being a grown-up can be lonely. So often we spend our days alone, even if we are surrounded by people. Yet, taking the time to connect with people you care about in a positive way is very important to managing your stress and keeping your heart healthy. Could a social networking site the answer? Yes,…

Live and in person during Heart Month: Busy Woman’s Guide to Health

Heart month is just around the corner and we have many programs which are open to the public. Please consider joining us at one near you — and stop and say hello! Association of Women Lawyers Juggling Lessons for Life Tuesday, January 27th Noon – 1:30 pm Lunch is included Italian Community Center Milwaukee, Wisconsin…

Get Some Shut-Eye: Busy Woman’s Guide to a Healthy New Year Tip #8

“I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” I hear the phrase from many friends. Perhaps it is the unofficial motto of busy women? How often do you sacrifice sleep to get something done? We all do it, stay up a little later, get up a little earlier, or allow the worries of the day to creep in…

Choose Your Soundtrack: Busy Woman’s Guide to a Healthy New Year Tip #7

What makes up the soundtrack to your life? Have you ever noticed how movies and television shows use music to set the mood? There is a reason sports arenas blast rock music and the spa plays plinky-plunky quiet music. Are you using music to set your mood? Think about it. Are you listening to codependent…

Spice it up!: Busy Woman’s Guide to a Healthy New Year Tip #6

Does eating healthy sound like eating bland to you? Heart healthy meals don’t need to be boring. Spice them up! I received a salt-free seasonings box from Penzeys Spices for Christmas, and our whole family is delighted! A chicken breast sprinkled with the Tuscan Sunset seasoning and broiled is delicious. Whole grain pasta, a splash…

Unplug: Busy Woman’s Guide to a Healthy New Year Tip #5

Are you suffering from Electronic Induced Stress? Here are some ways to tell: If you cell phone has stopped being a convenience and has become a burden, interrupting your life and limiting your productivity… If turning off your phone makes you anxious and fearful of what you might miss… If your ear feels odd without…

Reflect On What Is Important: Busy Woman’s Guide to a Healthy New Year Tip #4

Are you feeling like your projects, commitments, and obligations pulling your attention away from what is really important? Are you wondering exactly what is the point of all of this running around? Are you neglecting your health or giving up personal pleasures to fulfill other people’s priorities? Take a moment to think about what is…