…emotional after heart surgery, it’s normal. You’ve had your heart touched in a special way. No one slipped you a vulva! Hopefully, you will stay more in touch with your feminine side—and those you love—as part of your emotional and spiritual healing. For more on the connection between emotions…
…cardiology and medicine in general. Cousins championed “holistic medicine” before most of us knew what that term meant. He was convinced our emotions played a critical role in combating physical disease in the body, and he explored the mind-body approach in his own research. Plus, what made his…
…emotionally starved. The fact that obesity is rising in the United States means that we all must have something in common when it comes to abusing food…and yes, that’s a strong statement, but I believe many of us do abuse food. Get a Handle on What’s Eating You To help understand what role emotions…
…emotional and physical health. I want to make it clear that love and intimacy cannot “cure” heart disease. But if you learn to cope with heartbreak, anger, or resentment, rather than suppressing the feelings, you’ll be doing your heart a world of good. You will harness the power of your emotions…
…high cost of emotional shutdown. The connection between our emotions and our hearts is more than metaphorical. Your emotions truly are the heartstrings that join mind, spirit, and body. Consider this during “heart month,” how the Valentine heart represents the “core” of our emotions: LOVE. Just…
…heart rate was faster than normal, and whenever she became emotionally upset, her breathing difficulties got worse. Her problem was a leaking mitral valve—a frequent site of dysfunction, especially in people over 60. When you add emotional stress, you are really looking for trouble. Blood pressure…
…particularly adept at retaining emotional memories. So, when faced with a stressful moment, visualize a time you felt extremely happy. Then put yourself back in that moment—feel it, smell it, taste it, and live it all over again. The upshot of re-living positive emotions is that you cancel out the negative…
Earlier this week, research came out saying that anger and other strong emotions can trigger potentially deadly heart rhythms and cardiac arrest. It was another piece of health "news" that's hardly new--I've been seeing this very thing in patients for 30 years--but I'm still glad that this important…
…the room with you. Whether it’s the lab with an uncomfortable test, a doctor, or a family member, I watched as emotions definitely affect cardio-dynamics. And I observed as emotions even affected cardiac arrhythmias. Luckily, more recent scientific investigation into the relationship between the…
…lecture segments with Dr. Sinatra on topics such as how our emotions affect our health, metabolic cardiology, and what “vibrational medicine” is all about. He will be guiding gentle exercise sessions that help move through emotional blocks utilizing techniques he learned from his training in bioenergetic…
…as "happy," "joy," "love," "hopeful," and "contentment" revealed that the nuns who expressed more positive emotions lived as much as 10 years longer than those expressing fewer positive emotions. The findings are in keeping with other studies showing that people who are more positive seem to live longer…
…“joy,” “love,” “hopeful,” and “contentment” revealed that the nuns who expressed more positive emotions lived as much as 10 years longer than those expressing fewer positive emotions. The findings are in keeping with other studies showing that people who are more positive seem to live longer…
…Invest: When you spend time with someone in grief, be willing to listen to them tell their story. If you are moved to tears, then show your own emotions. Shedding a sincere tear can shows that you relate to the pain of loss. * Touch: a simple hand on a shoulder or honest hug connects beyond words *…
…irregular heartbeats, faster heart rates, and even high blood pressure. Here’s how to protect yourself. 3. Unreleased emotions. Studies show that those who bottle up their emotions have four times the incidence of heart disease than those who release their sadness or anger. In fact, people with depression…
…shared emotions with one another had lower levels of stress hormones (catecholamine and cortisol) than the men who kept their feelings to themselves. Most significantly, 80% of those men had heart disease, whereas the women did not. It is clear that when you discharge the body of emotional turmoil,…
…I urge you to short-circuit the stress response by concentrating on a past moment of intense joy. This is vitally important because anger is one emotion that wreaks havoc on your body. It can cause your blood pressure levels to rise which, in turn lead to a myriad of cardiovascular problems. In extreme…
…more. So, if you’re angry cool down before exercising. 4. Stifling Sadness: Crying is a great release, it heals the heart. So don’t stifle that emotion. Crying will release the heartbreak that most all of us have. If, like me, you don’t cry easily, then try watching a movie that may “move you to…
…That’s why I wrote Heartbreak & Heart Disease. I wanted to help readers like you become aware of hidden emotional causes of heart disease. For more information on the connection between emotions and heart risk factors, visit www.drsinatra.com.
…and maintain, emotional and spiritual well-being. * Supplement your diet with a good, daily, natural multi-nutrient preparation. Now it’s your turn: Which of these healthy habits do you practice? You May Also Be Interested In: * To Exercise Regularly, Keep Changing It Up * The Emotions of Losing Weight
…advised to evaluate your lifestyle and start exercising. You may have been told to consider psychotherapy to explore unexpressed or unrecognized emotions like anger, fear, and anxiety. You've also likely been advised to adhere to a healthy cardiovascualr nutrition plan, one with an emphasis on fresh…
…kindle inflammatory reactions in the body. 4. Relax! Anger and stress stoke the flames of inflammation in the arteries and blood. Moderate your emotions healthily. For sure, that’s easier said than done, especially in these stressful times. But meditation, yoga, and T’ai chi can help you do that…
For years, I’ve written about the healing power of the mind. Our emotions definitely have a profound impact on our health. One of the most powerful recent examples I’ve seen of the power of optimism is a colleague’s husband whose positive attitude has helped him to triumph over cancer. So, I wasn’t…
…happiness that generally corresponded to good and bad economic times, older Americans were consistently the happiest. For more information about emotions and heart health, visit www.drsinatra.com.
…your heart, and may even boost your mood! Now it’s your turn: Have you found that smiling boosts your mood? You May Also Be Interested In: * Your Emotions and Your Health * Laugh Your Way to a Longer, Healthier Life
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