Queen of Hearts

In 2005 I had a heart event.

Queen of Hearts

This despite the fact that I didn’t smoke, wasn’t overweight, was physically active, ate quite well,  had good cholesterol levels, and no diabetes.  I did have slightly elevated blood pressure, lots of stress in my job, and most importantly – a family history of heart disease.

It was a life changing experience. Not only was there the physical recovery from four angiograms and two angioplasties, but there was the emotional recovery and coming to grips with the reality that I had heart disease. I decided I wanted to do something to help myself and others living with heart disease.

In January 2008 I started building the smart-heart-living website.

The site provides resources for heart healthy exercise, diet including featured recipes, and lifestyle choices.

As well there are recommended reading suggestions throughout as well as on the recommended reading page and news updates to help you stay current with important media coverage about heart health. And so much more.

But best of all, the site features people’s stories. Readers have shared their experiences, trials, and tribulations for the benefit of others.

That warms my heart!

Note: My wonderful staff gave me the Queen of Hearts card shown above. Isn’t it great? I love it!