Happy February!
Warm and pleasant greetings to all. We hope things are going well for you this week.
February is National Heart Month, the time designated for Americans to focus on their cardiovascular health. I think all of us should be concerned. Physically and spiritually, our heart must be kept well.
My special passion for healthy heart is due to heart disease prevalent in my maternal family for which my mother succumbed to after 20 years. Please take time to keep your heart healthy by reducing your risk of heart disease. Eat a healthy diet, engage in physical activities and manage your cholesterol and blood pressure. Celebrate National Heart Month by taking time to learn about heart health risks, find some good physical activities to do and cook some healthy meals for yourself/your family.
The first Friday in February is National Wear Red Day. Friday, Feb. 4, is the day to “Go Red for Women.” You’ll see lots of red colors in February, in public places for this reason. And it’s Valentine’s month also, when we especially express our heartfelt thoughts to friends and loved ones.
Wearing red this day should draw attention and give awareness about heart disease and help save lives. I consider all the paraphernalia of pens, ties, bags, etc., as a means of recognition, but I like to see that a portion of the sales goes to the American Heart Association. I say the same for any organization, for that matter. Usually on the back of the product it will make such statement.
Your donation may be more meaningful if you donate directly to the association. Please pick up any pamphlets, read information where you see it, listen to programs and certainly talk with your family about heart health. If you have concerns about a family member, please give them support in seeing a health professional. Have a heart-to-heart talk and save a life.
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February is also African American Heritage/Black History Month. The theme for 2022 Black History Month is “Black Health and Wellness.”
It’s a time for all Americans to reflect on both the history and teachings of Americans and to focus on the progress, richness and diversity of African Americans’ achievements.
The theme was chosen to acknowledge the legacy of Black scholars and medical practitioners in western medicine but also to midwives, alternatives to medicines and herbalists, the people who attempt to find the root cause of illness and choose herbs based on symptoms. Black History Month honors all Black people from all periods of United States history from the enslaved of the early 17th century to the African Americans living in the United States today.
As always, our community is in sincere thoughts and prayers for those families and individuals who may be facing difficult circumstances at this time. Remember, others do care.
Enjoy life today. Be blessed.
