What do you want to be successful?

I have always thought that achieving success is a matter of personality and attitude , and not only intelligence or meticulous work . There are traits of personality that predict success , that can be seen in preschoolers , no matter what the definition of success is . I define success as happiness , since

Palazzo pants, flamboyant and scandalous; back in style this summer

  Palazzo pants are long women’s trousers, cut with a loose , very wide leg  that flares out from the waist. They were pioneered in 1920’s by fashion icon Coco Channel, and by Katharine Hepburn in the 1930’s, becoming popular in the 60’s and 70’s , when the fashion movement adopted a more relaxed, comfortable

Is it “trendy” or beneficial to take supplements? Does Calcium and Vitamin D supplements harm the heart?

I have never been too keen to using supplements, due to my medical training, and emphasis on scientific proof. The older I get , the more open  I become to “ alternative medicine” but still erring on the side of caution, and requiring sound evidence of medical benefit, no harm, and no or tolerable side

The multiple causes of Swollen Legs

One of the most common reason for seeking a cardiovascular consultation is leg edema- swelling, puffiness of the feet, legs and hands, caused by excess fluid trapped in your body. Mild edema can be caused by prolonged standing or walking, mostly in hot weather and resolves by itself with leg elevation and rest. More severe

What to expect after a vein procedure

Post Vein ablation Wear the compression hose continuously for 2 days, then during all waking hours for 2 weeks. Elevate the treated leg whenever seated. Walk every hour for a few minutes. Also add a 20-30 minute walk daily if able. Walking is strongly encouraged. Ambulatory Phlebectomy :  you can remove the Coban (disposable ace

Sexual life after a Heart attack or Open Heart Surgery

  Sexual health is a barometer for our overall health , and it’s often viewed as a sign of fitness and strength. It is an important aspect of our happiness in a relationship and our overall success and adaptability in our society . After a cardiac event,return to sexual activity is often not addressed  by physicians

Coronary Calcium Score,or Heart Scan. To Be or not to be a Heart Patient

Coronary Calcium Score,or Heart Scan, it’s becoming a popular test offered by most of the hospitals as a screening for Heart Disease. It is a test that I support and even advertised  on my facebook group, -https://www.facebook.com/groups/staicuhealthwomen I am happy with the great response in our community, and as a result , I see many

Moody in spring. Why some people get anxious and irritable in spring?

Spring break is here and Chicago weather is stuttering slowly towards brighter days, with a scent of blooming flowers and an explosion of colors and energy. I’ve always liked the beginning  of spring and  childhood memories of march are shadows of  fresh green paving the roads towards school, with my mother’s high hills knocking the streets,