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Why I do what I do!
Here’s why I started the Healthy Hearties Inner Circle. As a cardiac nurse and exercise coach, I found that so many heart patients did not get the support they need when they…
Exercising with hypertension
Exercising with high blood pressure This week’s blog is all about exercise and blood pressure. A lot of people have been told by their GP/consultant that they have high blood pressure and may be looking for safe ways of reducing it. You may have been given medications to bring it down if it is high…
Recovering from stents – what you need to know
Have you had an angioplasty or stents? Here’s what you need to know all about how to recover, when to return to exercise, driving, flying etc.
What to expect after an ablation
What to expect after an ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) or flutter. How to exercise after an ablation.
Sober-tober?
Happy October! Whilst it may now be officially Autumn, I’m holding out hope that this fantastic weather will last. The days still feel long, there isn’t a need to carry more than one layer and I haven’t yet been taking an umbrella. Long may it last! October is a bit of a nothing month –…
Brush your teeth, for heart’s sake!
Did you know that brushing your teeth is important for heart health? Or that you need to tell your dentist about your medications in case they need to change your treatment plan? Strong, healthy teeth aren’t just important so that you don’t walk around with stinky breath (no one wants the nickname fox breath). You…
Thyroid not happy? Then your heart definitely won’t be either!
Do you know where your thyroid gland is and why it’s so important? Perhaps you’ve been told you have a thyroid problem but have been taking the same medications for it for years and don’t really feel any better? Here’s what you need to know about the thyroid and how to keep it healthy to…
Tumeric – is it worth a try of the ‘golden spice’?
What can tumeric help with? As it turns out, the question should be what does it NOT help with? Tumeric has been hailed a ‘super-spice’ for many centuries and is now seen in a local health food store near you. So should you be taking it? I went in search of more information to give…
Healthy Hearties in Surrey this April
Thank you so much for those who came to the April Healthy Hearties meeting. It was great to see so many and we had a lot of new faces this month which was great to see. The Healthy Hearties Surrey Group meets once per month at St Paul’s Church, East Molesey. We talk about all…
Getting back to exercise – top tips from 7 of the UK’s top Cardiac Rehab experts
We know that cardiac rehabilitation and exercise is an essential component of both recovery and moving forward when you have a heart condition. We also know that the benefits of cardiac rehab and regular exercise are clear – a 26% reduction in dying of a cardiovascular condition1, 18% reduced hospital admissions (1) and a reduced…