Glaucoma Awareness Month

January brings awareness to glaucoma.

 

Glaucoma is a scary disorder that effects hundreds of thousands of people. Glaucoma is well known for its slow progressing vision loss that could result in blindness. We must stand together to raise awareness to this disease to find a cure!

 

Currently there is no cure for glaucoma, but with modern medicine there are ways to prevent vision loss and blindness. Speak with your doctor for recommended early detection screening and way to prevent glaucoma if you are at risk.

 

Let’s bring awareness to glaucoma by wearing the green awareness ribbon. Start the conversation and fight for a cure for our loved ones, our friends, and our neighbor!

National Diabetes Heart Connection Day

Those living with diabetes are at a great risk of cardiovascular complications. Without healthy, stable blood pumping through the body, the heart is at risk of many diseases. On November 9, 2018, We stand together on National Diabetes Heart Connection Day.

It is vitally important for those living with diabetes to monitor A1C, maintain a healthy blood pressure, and monitor cholesterol levels. Glucose levels are without a doubt a constant concern and rightfully so. On top of glucose, diabetics have to be aware of cholesterol levels as plaque can build up and create further complications. Lower HDL and raise LDL cholesterols to help the heart from overworking itself.

Some ways to prevent these levels from reaching dangerous levels is to diet, quit smoking and have some kind of physical activity. Cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart failure, cardiac arrest are just some consequences. Speak to your doctor on ways to protect and prevent these for a longer, fuller life.

World Heart Day – September 29, 2018

Tomorrow the world will stand together to bring awareness to heart health on World Heart Day. Cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks, high blood pressure, birth defects of the heart, heart valve diseases, to name a few, are some very important matters to keep in mind. Dieting and exercise can help prevent diseases and keep the heart strong and healthy. If the heart cannot properly do its intended functions, other complications can arise throughout other organs and body parts. on this day, we stand together across the globe to bring awareness to children, adults, the elderly, even our pets! It’s never too soon to make a change for a healthier life. Take the initiative to quit smoking. Plan out a balanced diet. Set aside 30 minutes of cardio a few days a week. Be the example for our children to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

  1. Start with a plan; a realistic plan that works with your lifestyle, finances and schedule
  2. Involve a strong support system
  3. Do adequate research and talk to your doctors and other professionals
  4. Set a date and stick to it!
  5. Start small and work into it
  6. Reap the rewards of your hard work and dedication!

Like with any lifestyle changed, the hardest part is staying motivated and working it into your routine. Take a deep breathe and keep your eyes on the prize. We Stand Together to bring support and awareness to the prevention, treatment, and continuing care of heart related illnesses.