Letter from the Publisher
Debbey Wilson
With
the arrival of February 2020, our Gregorian calendar plays catch-up with earth’s
natural rhythms by adding a leap year day on the 29th. (Every four years, this extra
calendar designation catches up with the actual 365.24 days it takes our planet
to circle the sun.) While it’s not celebrated as a “holiday” generally, the
unique few born February 29 surely have reason to party to the max.
Hopefully,
the exchange of cards and other heartfelt gifts on Valentine’s Day (the 14th)
is a reminder to turn loving attention to our own wellness and those we most
care about. In keeping with that sentiment, this issue of Natural Awakenings
highlights news and views on cardiovascular wellness from leaders in the
natural health field.
On
page 26, writer Julie Peterson clarifies key connections between the heart and
the vascular system. This article, entitled “Sacred Vessels: The Lifeblood of
Heart Health”, reveals insight on how to support systematic wellness.
In
“Good Hearts Start Young” (page 34), writer Ronica A. O’Hara promotes better understanding
of basic, entirely doable paths to cardiovascular wellness in our children. Clearly,
significant action taken early on can help reduce future chance of serious
heart and circulatory problems.
With
respect to the health of planet Earth, in “Disrupting Disposables” (page 36), writer
Yvette C. Hammett reveals significant ways to reduce the negative effects of
plastics at local, national and worldwide levels.
As
always, with an open mind and heart, read on.
Debbey
