Hearts + A Valentine Recipe
Jersey City
February 14, 2025
Hi there!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Isn’t it great there’s a day dedicated to love? And it doesn’t matter whether you’re partnered up or not because it’s about love and that includes self-love.
At the moment, I’m OMO and I plan to indulge in some quality “me” time. I’ll start my day with yoga, followed by a nice leisurely breakfast. Then I’ll make Chocolate Seeded Bark (the recipe is below) because Valentine’s and chocolate are the perfect match. I’ll also snuggle up with a good book. And I might make time for a mani-pedi. You may call it indulgence. I call it self-care. It’s fun and keeps my heart healthy.
Did you know that February is American Heart Month? It’s scientifically proven that making time for self-care keeps your heart healthy. So self-care should be a priority. It isn’t an indulgence. It’s good for your heart and your health.
Unfortunately, heart disease is the #1 cause of death in women. More women die of heart disease than of breast cancer!
Here are some steps you can take to keep your heart healthy:
Eat a heart-healthy diet. The Mediterranean Diet is heart friendly.
Get active and move your body.
Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
Drink alcohol in moderation.
Manage stress. Deep breathes – Yoga – Time Outside
Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep.
Did you notice that these steps are the same ones you should take to lower your menopause symptoms? That’s because heart disease is a symptom of menopause.
Have a happy Valentine’s Day!
Be well,
Laura
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And more...
· Here’s the Valentine’s recipe. It’s a no bake chocolate seeded bark and it’s so good!
· Next Tuesday is the menopause and herb webinar. It’s at 8:00pm so have a bite to eat, put the kids to bed and join me and Bonnie Rose Weaver. It will be an hour well spent. Go here to register. Pay what you want $0 -$20.
· I’ve made some changes to my website including new photos and new offerings. The “work with me” tab has a drop down with all the ways you can work with me. There’s also a tab for the JC Menopause Meet Up which has all the details including topic and speaker of the month. Take a look and let me know what you think.