The Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle

Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education program, Oct. 12, at 6:30-7:30 p.m. October’s presentation, “Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle,” will be given by Wally Reule, owner of SedonaFit.

Reule was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 1998. He feels research and participation in a healthy diet and careful exercise program after his diagnosis is what has kept him at a good activity level. Reulle said, “I may not run marathons anymore, but I can still hike to the top of a mountain.”

“At SedonaFit, I work with a number of Phase IV Cardiac Health and Fitness patients,” said Reule. “Phase IV exercise is for those who have had earlier training in a cardiac-monitored setting and are ready to move forward.  Phase IV is, ‘I want to stay healthy the rest of my life,’ type of exercise. Because of my own cardiomyopathy, I am able to share personal experience at this level.”

Cardiomyopathy is a progressive cardiac disorder that may alter the structure of the lower wall (ventricles) of the heart. This disease also may present as a weakening of the function of that lower wall.

The Heart of the Matter complimentary program will be presented at VVMC, 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood, Conference Rooms B and C.

It is easiest to park in the visitor lot on Candy Lane and enter through the Outpatient Services entrance. Please RSVP to 639-655. Walk-in attendance also is welcome.