Today for Therapeutic Thursday, let’s talk about healing. Healing is a profound process that involves acknowledging, accepting, and integrating our experiences. Whether it’s physical or mental, the journey toward healing is unique for each person. Here are some insights on healing: Acceptance: Denial of illness is often the biggest barrier to healing. When we gradually accept our condition—whether it’s mental illness or any other health issue—we open the door to recovery. It’

Today is Movement for Movement Monday at Aortic Hope! 👣 In 2020 Aortic Hope started a MOVEMENT for MOVEMENT!!! ❤️As we all know, doing nothing is doing something however, many of us need some support to simply get moving (whatever that may be for you) 🛑 Whatever you are doing right now as you read this, stop, and at least stretch. Takes a quick walk around your house or to your mailbox and back. It's time to do something, anything...just MOVE! 👩‍⚕️Following your doctor's o

Today for Therapeutic Thursday, let’s talk about Anxiety, which likely plays a role in your life as an aortic patient or as a caregiver. Challenge Negative Thoughts: Question the validity of anxious thoughts. Practice Deep Breathing: Inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 4 counts. Use Aromatherapy: Try calming scents like lavender or chamomile. Exercise: Move to reduce stress and boost your mood. Make sure it is approved by your doctor. Grounding Techniques: Journal or use the “333

Today is Feel Good Friday at Aortic Hope! Having a scheduled surgery usually leads to better outcomes for so many reasons. One of the...

Today for Therapeutic Thursday we are going to talk Productivity . . . or better yet, lack thereof. It's okay to not be doing. We need to remember to just be. Doing and being are complete opposite sides of the spectrum and that is perfectly acceptable. Especially for us Aortic Survivors! In your past life, your pre-Aortic disease self was likely stressed, over-worked and just plain spread too thin. I know I was. And that was NOT good. As a society we are taught to be on the g

Today is a Movement for Movement Monday at Aortic Hope. 🚶Starting your own workout routine without a trainer can be easy. Just remember to speak with your physician before starting any workout. *And we recognize that doing nothing is doing something but save that for the important days when your body is screaming that it needs to rest! 💧First, you'll want to warm up those muscles—so let's make this routing easy by using household items which is like a treasure hunt for fitn

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Today is Movement for Movement Monday at Aortic Hope! 👣 In 2020 Aortic Hope is started a MOVEMENT with MOVEMENT!!! ❤️As we all know, doing nothing is doing something however, many of us need some support to simply get moving (whatever that may be for you) So, it's time to do something, anything...just MOVE! 👩‍⚕️Following your doctor's orders, do whatever he/she has cleared you to do. This can be sit and fold laundry, walk to the mailbox, walk around the mall, stroll outside

Today is Medical Monday at Aortic Hope. In Prevention Magazine, the article titled: Here's The Exact Way To Organize All Your...

Today is Feel Good Friday at Aortic Hope ❤️ Since 2017, Aortic Hope has been offering Support Group meetings led by patients, survivors,...

Today is Feel Good Friday at Aortic Hope! 😊 In Mind Your Mind, author Mindy shares in her blog, Feel Good Friday: What is in a quote? ...

Today is Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope. ❤️We have discussed a variety of grounding techniques using our 5 senses as a way to destress and reduce anxiety but not too many people have heard of EFT Tapping. 👉EFT tapping is a technique that involves tapping on specific points on your body while repeating positive affirmations. It is supposed to help you release negative emotions, reduce stress, and improve your well-being. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, some peop

Today is Medical Monday at Aortic Hope. ❤️If you have an Aortic Dissection, part of your experience in the hospital will be possibly...

Today is Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope. We often hear in the community about some people having "Flashback" regarding their diagnosis, surgery or emergent event. What is a flashback and what can be done about them? 👉Flashbacks are a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that involve reliving a traumatic event in your mind. They can be triggered by reminders of the trauma, such as sounds, smells, or images. Flashbacks can cause intense distress and in

Today is Movement for Movement Monday at Aortic Hope! 👣 In 2020 Aortic Hope started a MOVEMENT for MOVEMENT!!! ❤️As we all know, doing nothing is doing something however, many of us need some support to simply get moving (whatever that may be for you) 🛑 Whatever you are doing right now as you read this, stop, and at least stretch. Takes a quick walk around your house or to your mailbox and back. It's time to do something, anything...just MOVE! 👩‍⚕️Following your doctor's o

❤️Eleven months of hard work and dedication from Aortic Hope, clinical consultants and patient representatives has culminated into the...

Today is Survivor Saturday at Aortic Hope. 👉 We are very excited to feature a truly incredible story of survival from Mark Ragucci, DO ❤...

Do you like soup? A recent episode of the Aortic Kitchen featured the techniques to master soup making in your home. Clear, thick puree...

Today is Medical Monday at Aortic Hope. ♥️ National Blood Pressure Awareness Month is here and we want to share some information from the...