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​Heart Start, Ltd.
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BLS ​CPR AED and First Aid Training​​​ in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota
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​Catherine Pickrell RN
American Heart Association Instructor 

American Heart Association Training Center Faculty
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Manage Your Stress

8/19/2016

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Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and in many cases is preventable.  Unmanaged stress can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease.  When someone experiences a perceived significant stress, the Sympathetic Nervous System is stimulated and "Fight or Flight" hormones are released.  These hormones can save our life in a life threatening situation, but on a regular basis, they can contribute to heart disease by causing  increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, anxiety, fatigue and sleep problems. Consider Mindfulness Meditation, Diaphragmatic Breathing, and nature walks to trigger a relaxation response.  Learn to control your breath, slow your heart rate, and find a quiet calm and peace amongst the chaos.
                                         
          peace.
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     it does not mean to be in a place 
    where there is no noise, trouble 
    or hard work.  it means to be in 
   the midst of those things and still 
        be calm in your heart

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Catherine Pickrell RN
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American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR AED First Aid Instructor
American Heart Association Training Center Faculty


Heart Start provides American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR AED First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen Training in Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Roseville, Maple Grove, West St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Hastings, Eagan, Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Farmington, Northfield, Savage, Shakopee, Chaska, Chanhassen, Edina, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, and Alexandria.
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Courses Offered
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR for Healthcare Providers
    • Heartsaver CPR AED and First Aid
    • Bloodborne pathogen course
  • Class Schedule
  • LOCATIONS
  • Blog
  • LOCATIONS
  • LOCATIONS