This is the second part of the blog celebrating February as healthy heart month.  We have 3 more points to go.  I hope you'll take them to heart.  Today is the perfect day to start making small changes in your life that may lead to a big change, a healthier, longer future.

Exercise!  The woman pictured is getting hardy outdoor exercise from her tasks.  That's great, but not all of us have that opportunity.  Set a plan for yourself that includes 30 to 60 minutes of exercise most days of the week.  It can be walking, jogging, biking, skiing, tennis, squash - or a combination of stretches, exercises with weights and other exercise.  I have worked with trainers and physical therapists - and always save whatever sheets they give me to use for ideas.  You can even do one session with a trainer just to get a program of exercises that address your particular needs.

Fish!   Consuming oily fish (sardines, salmon, etc.) at least 2 times a week can help lower your cholesterol.  Vary the types of fish you eat.  The large ones, like shark, tend to store the most toxins.  If you are a salmon lover like me, look for wild-caught Pacific salmon.  Another option is to take OmegaGuard, a top-notch fish oil product, every day.

Shaklee's Supplements are super.   Heart-healthy vitamins and other supplements from Shaklee can make a huge difference, tipping the balance in your favor.  The ones that strengthen the heart muscles are:  B-Complex, plus antioxidants E and CoQHeart.  Others to add for heart health are:  Shaklee Vitalizer (a month of daily strips of 6 supplements), Fiber Advantage Bars, Cholesterol Reduction Complex, Lecithin, Vital Mag, OmegaGuard, Vivix.  I'd be glad to send you more information about this.  Fabulous age-defying Vivix (just a tsp. a day) is on sale this month, by the way, as is Vitalizer.