Today I went back to the website that I discovered a few days back:
Smart Heat Living
The section I looked at today was on books to read focusing on a healthy heart. Take a look at some of the books - they look interesting!
Mayo Clinic - Heart Book
Thriving with Heart Disease
How Your Heart Works
The Cardiac Recovery Handbook
Women's Health
Women's Complete Guide to Walking
Fit to Live
The World's Healthiest Foods
Fix It and Forget It
Heart Smart
Looks like I need to take a trip to Barnes & Noble!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Christmas Vacation
Spending 35 years in education and being a student for another 16, one always looks forward to the time between Christmas & New Years. What is on your list of things to door this week? Here is what we are doing:
1 - Spending time with family - this is something we always do and this year is special having Jared(our oldest son) and his wife Erliza. Spending time together, went to the movies together, to church together, out to eat together, or just a movie on TV!
2 - Watching football together! Both sons have been over to watch football, a BIG family tradition! All the bowl games(and there are many) and the final games for the NFL!
3 - Sleeping late - the dogs are even letting us sleep till 7 AM!!!!
4 - Reading books! Usually for Christmas my wife & I get books for each other. The one I am reading now is "Killing Lincoln". A great read! I love history & I am discovering more details about the Civil War & the assassination of Lincoln.
5 - Taking back gist that did not fit or using gift cards we got for Christmas! Today I dropped off Sue and parked about a mile away! Waited in the card, she called when she was done(Thank God for cell phones!)
6 - An of course New Year Eve & New Years Day. New Years Eve at Willow Valley where Sue works with the residents & usually time with our old neighborhood. And of course New Years Day Football & Pork & Sauerkraut!
What are you doing this week!
1 - Spending time with family - this is something we always do and this year is special having Jared(our oldest son) and his wife Erliza. Spending time together, went to the movies together, to church together, out to eat together, or just a movie on TV!
2 - Watching football together! Both sons have been over to watch football, a BIG family tradition! All the bowl games(and there are many) and the final games for the NFL!
3 - Sleeping late - the dogs are even letting us sleep till 7 AM!!!!
4 - Reading books! Usually for Christmas my wife & I get books for each other. The one I am reading now is "Killing Lincoln". A great read! I love history & I am discovering more details about the Civil War & the assassination of Lincoln.
5 - Taking back gist that did not fit or using gift cards we got for Christmas! Today I dropped off Sue and parked about a mile away! Waited in the card, she called when she was done(Thank God for cell phones!)
6 - An of course New Year Eve & New Years Day. New Years Eve at Willow Valley where Sue works with the residents & usually time with our old neighborhood. And of course New Years Day Football & Pork & Sauerkraut!
What are you doing this week!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Exercise and PVC's
For the past 2-3 weeks I have exercised and ignored my PVC's (Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are premature heartbeats originating from the ventricles of the heart. Premature ventricular contractions are premature because they occur before the regular heartbeat.)
Today I put my heart rate monitor on and went for my 50 minute walk. I felt good throughout the walk, but the PVC's are still there. The good news is they are occurring at a higher heart rate (100-105). Of course this usually happens on the uphill section of my walks. When my heart rate goes below 100, the PVC's go away.
My next doctors appointment is the second week of January. I will give him a full report & see what he will suggest.
So, one year after heart surgery, I feel good, but still have the PVC's. They do not slow me down, I just make sure I do not keep my heart rate about the 100 level.
Found this interesting article on PVC's:
Exercise Induced PVCs - Dangerous or Not??
Today I put my heart rate monitor on and went for my 50 minute walk. I felt good throughout the walk, but the PVC's are still there. The good news is they are occurring at a higher heart rate (100-105). Of course this usually happens on the uphill section of my walks. When my heart rate goes below 100, the PVC's go away.
My next doctors appointment is the second week of January. I will give him a full report & see what he will suggest.
So, one year after heart surgery, I feel good, but still have the PVC's. They do not slow me down, I just make sure I do not keep my heart rate about the 100 level.
Found this interesting article on PVC's:
Exercise Induced PVCs - Dangerous or Not??
Saturday, December 24, 2011
New Christmas Traditions! - Lumpiang Shanghai
One of the great things about Christmas is tradition - old & new! For the past 58 years of my life Christmas traditions have changed. Sometimes the transitions into new traditions are difficult, but other times new traditions are awesome! This year, we are excited to have a new family member - Erliza! Jared, my oldest son and Erliza we married 11/11/11! A special day for many veterans across the country & now a special day for our son & new daughter! After ten years in the Army, Jared found his lovely wife Erliza, who is from the Philippines! And here is a new tradition for Christmas - Lumpiang Shanghai!
The new Christmas tradition for our family is a new FOOD! Erliza has added many new & exciting things to our family. Check out one of our new Christmas "FOOD" traditions!
The new Christmas tradition for our family is a new FOOD! Erliza has added many new & exciting things to our family. Check out one of our new Christmas "FOOD" traditions!
Lumpia (Filipino Spring Rolls) Recipe
Friday, December 23, 2011
Smart Heart Living - Part II
One section that proved interesting was:
Smart Heart Living - Your Stories
Take a look at some of the stories! I just submitted mine!
Smart Heart Living - Your Stories
Take a look at some of the stories! I just submitted mine!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Smart Heart Living
Found this new web site to help educate us on a healthy heart! It is called:
Smart Heart Living
The reason I like it is it tackles many heart issues - Risk Factors, Medication, Healthy Eating, Cardiac Tests, Chest Pain, Cardiac Rehab, and many more!!
This week I thought I would focus on things that interest me. The first one that caught my eye was:
Smart Heart Living
The reason I like it is it tackles many heart issues - Risk Factors, Medication, Healthy Eating, Cardiac Tests, Chest Pain, Cardiac Rehab, and many more!!
This week I thought I would focus on things that interest me. The first one that caught my eye was:
New options for life saving heart surgery through robotic heart surgery.
It is too late for me, but I found this to be fascinating. I know our local hospitals are beginning to use these procedures. Mine was old school, completely open the chest & crack to ribs open - 10-12 inch scare & a longer recovery time. The good news is the doctors can get both hands on the heart! Here is some of names of less invasive surgery:
Mini Sternotomy
Mini Thoracotomy
Endoscopic Approach
Robotically Assisted Endoscopic Approach
Take a look and see what other methods there are for by-pass surgery. If you or a loved one faces heart surgery, there my be alternatives!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Last Year - I Missed My Packer Hobby
Last year at this time I missed one of my favorite hobbies! Traveling to see my favorite football team - the Green Bay Packers. In fact, I know this is stupid, but one of the reasons I delayed my trip to see a doctor was trying to get through December and travel to Green Bay, Wisconsin! I was telling myself, I can get to Christmas & then see a doctor! DUMB!
Lucky for me, I decided to see a doctor! The rest is history! This year I have been blessed to see the Packers 3 times! This weekend was the first time that they lost in a YEAR! We had a great time & the fans from Kansas City were great! Another reason to be thankful this Christmas!
Lucky for me, I decided to see a doctor! The rest is history! This year I have been blessed to see the Packers 3 times! This weekend was the first time that they lost in a YEAR! We had a great time & the fans from Kansas City were great! Another reason to be thankful this Christmas!
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