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Pitter Patter. That’s the comforting sound your heart makes when you run a half marathon, find the winning lottery ticket, or kiss someone you love. Our hearts are the workhorses of the body. They tell us when we’re healthy, happy, excited, in love, and also when we’re not feeling well. February is heart health month, and it’s only fitting to send a little love our hearts’ way in the form of healthy living. Start good habits this month and make them last a lifetime.

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.¹

The most common form of the disease is coronary heart disease, which often presents as a heart attack. But there are many ways to lessen your risk for heart disease, as well as helping your body become stronger if you have already experienced some form of heart disease. Being aware of potential problems and risk factors is the first step to a healthier heart.

Stop smoking!
We are all well aware that smoking is really bad for your health. Don’t make your heart work harder than it needs to. Reward it by entering into a smoking cessation program.

Say “hello” to your new best friend broccoli!
By eating a balanced diet of lean protein, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains, you are affirming how much you care about your overall health and your heart. Keep fat intake to a minimum and opt for “good fats” like olive oil, which is heart healthy and delicious.

Kiss your couch goodbye!
Hitting the gym is a perfect way to deal with daily stress, get a great cardio workout, fight diabetes and osteoporosis risks, and fortify your immune system. Even if you can’t commit to intense exercise 4-5 times a week, you can still take a walk on your lunch hour, or enjoy an evening stroll with your dog after dinner. By integrating physical activity into your daily routine, your heart will benefit and continue to work hard for you.

Explore high quality supplements!
There has been some very exciting research lately about the positive effects of some nutritional supplements on heart health. One of the most renowned heart health supplements is CoQ10 or Coenzyme Q10. As we age (or due to disease, an unhealthy diet or stress) we slowly lose the natural CoQ10 levels in our body. In fact, patients with severe heart disease have been found to have extremely low levels of CoQ10. Studies indicate that not only can CoQ10 help to equalize blood pressure levels and fortify the immune system, but it can also strengthen the heart muscle, repair damaged cells, and infuse the body with extra energy for increased stamina.

It is very important, especially if you are over the age of forty, to take a CoQ10 supplement that offers the Ubiquinol form, which is the most active, reduced, potent form of CoQ10. As we age we lose the ability to convert the regular form of CoQ10 into the usable active form Ubiquinol. A Ubiquinol form of CoQ10 is thus more readily absorbed by the body and offers more comprehensive, potential heart health support. Look for quality, super absorbable supplements like our Bio-Solv processed Super QNol® CoQ10, which contains a 300% more absorbable form of Ubiquinol.

Rubi QNol®, which fuses the power of Ubiquinol with Resveratrol - a valued Polyphenol antioxidant found in red wine, is another good choice for protecting your heart health. Often referred to as the new "fountain of youth", Resveratrol is found naturally in the skin of red grapes (and thus in red wine). We've all heard about the potential antioxidant benefits of drinking red wine - one softgel of Rubi QNol® offers the antioxidant health benefits equal to 100 glasses of red wine! Read more about its anti-aging properties here.

Finally, you may want to consider the new Carni QNol®. It combines Ubiquinol CoQ10 with the powerful L-Carnitine, an amino acid derivative that plays a key role in strengthening the cardiovascular system, promoting fat metabolism and enhancing energy production and neurotransmitter function.

Don't delay in starting a beneficial supplement routine now. Love your heart, and it will love you back in all kinds of wonderful, healthy ways. May you enjoy a long and healthy life together!