Digestive Health and Heart FailureIn my most humble opinion (and it really is just that- my opinion) gut health is one of the most underrated ways to take care of our bodies. I wish... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Power of Love and Support from Your Inner CircleLiving with heart failure can be overwhelming and all-consuming on a good day. Isolating, too. Finding the balance between life, work, family, and doctor appointments can be challenging. I think humans... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dancing for Heart HealthFriday morning: my coffee is brewing and the fresh air is pulling through my apartment, so I pop on my headphones and take to my lounge floor. My laundry is... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Teaching My Daughter About Heart HealthHaving heart health issues run in my family for the longest time, I have taken it upon myself to teach my daughter about the ways that we can look after... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
It Is Happening to Them, TooYou have been diagnosed with heart failure. Firstly, I am sorry. I am sorry that it exists and that it has affected you directly. There is so much to unpack... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Setting Boundaries for My HealthMy whole life I have been a people pleaser and over the years this has often been to my detriment. As I have continued to take my health seriously, I have... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Healthy Lifestyle for Happier Heart HealthHaving heart failure in my family has started to make me nervous as I get older. There are changes that I have to make to gain control of my heart... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
A New Plan for 2024Sitting quietly in my cozy little home, I am astonished that the year is once again on its end. It would seem like it happened in the blink of an eye... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Happy Heart Over the HolidaysIt is time for 6 weeks of holiday for me, summer holiday to be exact, living in the southern hemisphere it makes for our summer holidays. This means loved ones... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Eating the Rainbow - For My HeartTrying to keep my heart health in check, knowing that heart failure runs in my family, has been a rude awakening to get my life in order. I think when... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Valuable Lessons About LivingHeart failure, and those who suffer from it, have taught me so much over the years. We have heart failure in our family and I have watched people suffer and... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Walking for My Heart HealthFinding the courage to make the change you need to make for your health can be daunting and overwhelming. I want to tell you though, you can do this. There... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Learning to Slow DownReceiving a diagnosis of heart failure is never easy. It evokes big feelings and gives many of us a serious reality check. Whether you saw the diagnosis coming, or not... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Salt-Free Seasonings Often times when dealing with heart failure we need to watch our sodium intake. This can feel like the end of flavorful cooking. A ban into the world of bland... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Back to Basics, Heart Failure and Heart HealthA new heart failure diagnosis can feel so overwhelming. Clair talks about a few things she wishes she had known when she was first diagnosed: "Heart failure" is a phrase... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Small Scale Gardening - Flowers in Your HeartGrowing plants in your mind and heart is as effective as growing them in your home. Often with heart failure, we may need to give up or downscale our major... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Low Impact Movement for Your Heart HealthExercise when you have heart failure is one of those conversations that can truly go any which way. Many people have very strong opinions about this. What one person is... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Check Out That HeartHeart health is a very important topic. I honestly feel that it does not get enough limelight. This is not only valid for people with heart failure and related health conditions. I... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Changing the NarrativeAs with most things in life, there are some stigmas and preconceived ideas that people have about things. Often times these come from a place of ignorance, or simply bad... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Meet Your Moderators: Clair GardinerWelcome to the Heart-Failure.net Meet Your Moderators series! These articles are intended to help our community members better know the people who moderate on our various channels. Heart failure plays... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments