Cardiovascular Wellness Services
Healthy hearts depend upon healthy "heart-style" choices. A simple statement that is not always simple to implement. At the heart of the matter is a unique person with an individual lifestyle… a human being that may love some not-so good -for- you foods and is at times confronted by many food and herbal claims. That person is you (and me!). I will provide you with the scientific -based tools needed to help you make informed choices for a healthy "heart-style". " Heart style" is being being in control -- eating with enjoyment -- without guilt or fear Your "heart style" will be uniquely your own!
Heart Style
Hints (coming soon!!)
Have you been overwhelmed
with conflicting health information and claims? . As cardio friends
, we can ill-afford to make whimsical choices or follow unfounded claims
and fad/quackery diets. On this page,I will discuss heart style related
nutrition issues, web sites, respond to and share some
questions and answers from real people. I only use credible scientific-based
information, and will provide references to my information sources
and web site links. Visit this page regularly for updates!!
Heart Style News (coming soon!!)
Written by cardio friends and for cardio
friends! That is what makes the Heart Style Newsletter different. It contains
all the information from our Heart Style Hints page and more! More questions
and answers from real people, more current topic information ,web sites
,recipes and resturants tips. Suggestions and sharings are always welcome!!
This is your newsletter.
Individualized Heart Style Programs
All heart style programs should ONLY be
used with the approval of your physician and in conjunction with programs
he /she has provided.
Your life is not preprinted. Why should your
heart healthy eating program be? With the personal information that you
provide, I will tailor and fine-tune a Heart Style program just for you.
As your life changes, I will remain available to help you adjust your program.
To begin any of these programs, go to the Heart
Style Program Health and Medical Profile page and read the
information, disclaimer and fee schedule . Print and complete the
medical record and food history forms, sign and send to Holle Associates.
I will analyze your current nutritional status/diet and provide a plan
with informational tools tailored for your own optimal heart style.
With your approval and permission, we will
partner with your health care provider and send him/her a copy of your
program and progress.
Anticoagulant therapy (following mechanical
heart valve replacement and other conditions)
A mechanically mended heart means lifelong anticoagulant therapy. This requires increased nutrition and food selection awareness to prevent complications. With Warfarin Sodium as part of our daily regimen, food and herbal remedies selection becomes more significant . They may interact with the effectiveness of the anticoagulant. We are advised to keep our intake of vitamin K consistant. This is easier said than done... especially if we do not know the foods that contain vitamin K and in what amounts .Green leafy vegetables are often mentioned as a foods that are high in Vitamin K. But did you know that broccoli, avacados, asparagus and soy oil are also significant sources of vitimin K? Vitamin K is necessary for health and wellness. Therefore, we should not eliminate foods that contain this vitamin. We must increase our awareness. Ginko bilola, ginger, , wine, vitamin E, tofu are only a few of other substances that can also effect our therapy. The key is informed choices.Using the information that you provide, I can help you better understand how your personal food and herbal supplement choices affect your anticoagulant therapy.
Cardiovascular disease and cholesterol lowering programs
Coronary heart
disease (CHD) is the number one killer of men and women in the USA. Elevated
cholesterol levels continue to place hearts at risk Our bodies
make cholesterol naturally. Some of the foods we eat increase not only
our total cholesterol but also LDL or the"bad" cholesterol. Lifestyle and
food choices play an important role in your fight against high cholesterol.
It is a "fight" for many. It is not easy. I recognize the struggles , the
temptations, and the confusing claims for remedies and quick fixes Many
times, doing the "right thing" becomes an overwhelming task.We give up
as self proclaimed failures!
You have not failed. Previous programs may
have failed you
With your permission, I will partner with your healthcare provider and send him/her a copy of your program.
Pre and post cardiovascular surgery nutrition
Your thorasic surgeon
will provide you with pre and post surgical guidelines and directions specific
to your condition and surgical procedure.Prepare a list of questions for
him/her prior to each visit . Do not be shy. Include questions that are
of concern to your loved ones as well. They are in this too! Your physician
wants to understand and respond to all your questions, A confident patient
is a healthier patient. Remember,the only "dumb "question is the one unasked.
Good nutrition
is an important part of successful surgery.By following a healthy eating
plan, you are providing your surgical team with a patient in the best possible
condition . Eating healthy before and following surgery, enables you to
heal and recover quicker too. Healthy eating during cardiovascular surgery
recovery and rehabilitation can be a challenge. Many of the medications
interfer with taste and appetite. We tire easily and we hurt! I developed
a guideline that worked for me prior to and following my surgery.This plus
"other things I wish I had known" will be available soon.
Remember,your
physician is the medical professional,the expert, your primary care giver,
the leader of your heart team. I am your professional nutrition support
team member.Information provided here is meant to support and supplement
his/her plan for you. Share this and any information with him/her before
you implement it to assure that it is right for your condition
Seminars and workshops
I am available for cardiovascular workshops and seminars. The format is informative, current, interactive, participative and fun. My story is your story too! Please call, email or write for details
Holle
Associates
PO
Box 1611, Corrales, NM 87048
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505-897-1085
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505-897-1085
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Last updated on: June 9, 2000
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