Queen of Hearts Podcast

Heart health is just as important as Mental health, but how do they affect each other? Join Heather Klug, registered dietitian and Lisa Kropp, registered nurse as they discuss this topic with Behavioral Health Therapist at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Dr. Lissandra Lopez-Valles, Psy.D. Keep up with your heart health and other heath topics in under 30 minutes with The Queen of Hearts Podcast.

National Organizations for Mental Health Resources:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - www.nami.org

Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call 988 

Heart health is just as important as Mental health, but how do they affect each other? Join Heather Klug, registered dietitian and Lisa Kropp, registered nurse as they discuss this topic with Behavioral Health Therapist at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Dr. Lissandra Lopez-Valles, Psy.D. Keep up with your heart health and other heath topics in under 30 minutes with The Queen of Hearts Podcast.

National Organizations for Mental Health Resources:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - www.nami.org

Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call 988 

Not sure which diet to follow to best protect your heart? In this episode, registered dietitian, Heather Klug, shares the results of a recent study that compares the keto diet and the Mediterranean diet and how they both affect your risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.  You may be surprised by the findings! Heather also shares her input as a dietitian with over 25 years of experience in this field.

Not sure which diet to follow to best protect your heart? In this episode, registered dietitian, Heather Klug, shares the results of a recent study that compares the keto diet and the Mediterranean diet and how they both affect your risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.  You may be surprised by the findings! Heather also shares her input as a dietitian with over 25 years of experience in this field.

This Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, give yourself some self-love and care.  Heather shares a simple & quick meditation practice called Loving-Kindness Meditation that you can do in a quiet space or while walking to help bring a sense of calm and peace.  Who couldn't use more of that right now! Not only does this meditation help you--it helps others too! Did we mention that it can be done in 5 minutes or less?

This Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, give yourself some self-love and care.  Heather shares a simple & quick meditation practice called Loving-Kindness Meditation that you can do in a quiet space or while walking to help bring a sense of calm and peace.  Who couldn't use more of that right now! Not only does this meditation help you--it helps others too! Did we mention that it can be done in 5 minutes or less?

It's tea time everyone!  In celebration of International Tea Day on May 21st, the Queen of Hearts is 'spilling the tea' on tea and why it's so healthy for the heart.  Hang around towards the end as Heather shares important tips for including tea healthfully (One of them may surprise you.  Hint: It has to do with bottled teas.)   

It's tea time everyone!  In celebration of International Tea Day on May 21st, the Queen of Hearts is 'spilling the tea' on tea and why it's so healthy for the heart.  Hang around towards the end as Heather shares important tips for including tea healthfully (One of them may surprise you.  Hint: It has to do with bottled teas.)   

One of the best ways to prevent heart attack, heart disease, and stroke is to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.  Today, the Queen of Hearts is sharing a proven way to dash away high blood pressure through food and tips to put it into practice with an easy acronym to remember.  Kick high blood pressure to the curb to protect your heart and the hearts of those you love!  

One of the best ways to prevent heart attack, heart disease, and stroke is to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.  Today, the Queen of Hearts is sharing a proven way to dash away high blood pressure through food and tips to put it into practice with an easy acronym to remember.  Kick high blood pressure to the curb to protect your heart and the hearts of those you love!