Silence is more than golden. It is heart healthy! Recently my daughter had minor foot surgery. Even though it was a minor procedure, she was rather anxious. Which, of course, is understandable. Something interesting happened in the waiting room. We arrived early to fill out the paperwork, and ended up with an extra 15 minutes…
A ride in an ambulance, and back in time… A few months ago I had a health scare. At a meeting of professional speakers in Chicago, my heart rate suddenly skyrocketed and I couldn’t get it under control. As a heart attack survivor with a surgically repaired heart, I know an arrhythmia, or abnormal heart…
Get Up! Tips for a healthy and productive meeting, conference, or convention Recently, I had the honor of presenting a session at the National Speakers Association Convention about healthy meeting strategies. Here is the companion article for the session: A multiple day conference can undo the good work of healthy habits. Four hours of sitting…
Who Surrounds You? There is a familiar quotation from the legendary author and speaker Jim Rohn, had a famous saying: You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Think about it. Who do you spend most of your time with – day in and day out? Are those people…
Start The Day The Right Way! The American Heart Association shared this excellent breakfast parfait recipe (see below). Starting the day with a delicious and nutritious breakfast can make your day happier and healthier. A good breakfast combines protein, complex carbohydrates, and a little healthy fat keeps hunger at bay and fuels your body for…
What makes you happy? Today, March 20, 2014, is International Day of Happiness! The United Nations have come together to reclaim happiness: Advertisers tell us that happiness comes from buying and consuming their products. Celebrities and the media pretend it comes with beauty & fame. And politicians claim that nothing matters more than growing the…
Today Eliz is presenting Juggling Stress at West Georgia Health’s Heart Truth Luncheon and asks, How Well Are You Juggling? Are you managing the stress of work and home well, or feeling overwhelmed? Here is a quick quiz to help you gauge your stress level. How often do you feel compelled to take on every…
How much time do you spend in meetings each week? Are too many meetings hurting your health? American workers report wasting nearly 3 hours per week in meetings. Nearly 50% of people report “too many meetings” as the biggest time waster at work. All of these meetings can have an impact on your waist as…
What do the new heart disease prevention guidelines mean? The public health impact of cardiovascular disease motivated the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology to release updated guidelines for the prevention of heart disease and stroke. The goal is to help Americans reduce risk and live longer healthier lives. The guidelines result…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.