Wednesday, February 03, 2010

February : American Heart Month

Saying 'I Love You' to Your Heart
To say the least, your heart is a very important organ and there are many things you can do to take care of it!

First up, check out these and many other books on how to cook heart healthy:

Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook by Bonnie Polin
Quick and Easy Cookbook from the American Heart Association
Eat well, Live Well with High Cholesterol

Also, check out some books/videos to learn a new way exercise or revive your interest in an old favorite. These, among other instructional exercise materials are available for checkout:
Classic Yoga for Stress Relief by Vimla Lalvani
Pilates for Everyone with Denise Austin
The Goddess Workout: Cardio Bellydance with Dolphina
15 Minute Workouts for Dummies

Participate in National Wear Red Day; on February 5th wear red to support heart disease awareness. Tell your neighbors about it, too, and visit the Heart Truth website to learn more. Information about heart health may also be obtained via the American Heart Association.

Post by Kathleen Sands