Heart Disease
With each purchase from the Healing Ribbons Collection, 100% of our after tax profits will be donated to breast cancer education and awareness.
Take Health to Heart - American Heart Month
Only 13% of Women in America know that heart disease is their No. 1 Health Threat.
Take the first step in the battle against heart disease by learning what you can do to reduce your risks. Invest in your health by helping your heart stay strong. Keep up the beat with aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming, or bicycling for 30 minutes or more on most days of the week. A diet low in cholesterol, saturated fat, and sodium is another heart-helper. Losing excess weight is also vital. And if you smoke quit the habit. You'll add years to your life.
Take Your Numbers Seriously!
140/90 HIGH
120/80 HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE
The red dress symbolizes heart health
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us"
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Heart Health Red Flip Flop Cell Phone Charm with heart Code: CF-0002 Price: $0.00 Quantity in Basket: none WHOLESALE ORDERS ONLY. Show your support for heart health awareness and walking for heart health. Available in either yellow or white tone. Heart health cell phone charm has dozens of uses so be creative, put it around your pens or pencil, black rubber band can be removed and used as a charm for a chain. The possibilities are endless. | |
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Red Dress Cell Phone Charm Code: CF-0006 Price: $4.95 Quantity in Basket: none Show your support for women's heart health awareness by prouding displaying this red dress cell phone charm. Available in either yellow or white. Don't just use this heart health charm for your cell phone antenea but put it around a pen or pencil, remove the black rubber band and slip it onto a chain, the possibilities are endless. Buy several and pass them out to your family and friends so that they can show their support for women's heart health awareness also. | |
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Heart Health Red Flip Flop Cell Phone Charm with Heart Code: CF-0008 Price: $4.95 Quantity in Basket: none Available in yellow and white so show your support for heart health awareness. Heart health cell phone charm has dozens of uses so be creative, put it around your pens or pencil, black rubber band can be removed and used as a charm for a chain. The possibilities are endless so buy several and pass them out to your family and friends so that they can support heart health awareness as well. See also the 18k Sandal and TEL-E-Charm gift set. | |
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Breast Cancer Rhinestone Heart with Floating Pink Rhinestone Ribbon Code: HBP-0005 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none Breast Cancer Rhinestone Heart with floating Pink Rhinestone Ribbon Pin. The pin measures 1 inch x 7/8 inches. Show your support for breast cancer awareness by wearing this pin proudly and buy several for your family and friends. | |
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Heart Health Hearts of Love Pin Code: HBP-0010 Price: $3.95 Quantity in Basket: none On Sale was $4.95, Now $3.95. Wear this Hearts of Love Pin to show your support for Heart Health Awareness. Available in yellow plate, this pin measures 1 inch x 7/8 inches. What better way to a healthy heart than wearing this pin next to your heart. Pick up several to pass out to your family and friends so that they can support Heart Health Awareness as well. White plate is available to wholesale sales only. | |
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Heart Health Red Dress Pin Code: HBP-0011 Price: $4.95 Quantity in Basket: none Show your support for women's heart health awareness by prouding displaying this red dress pin. Available in either yellow or white tone. The pin measures 7/8 inch. What a lovely pin to display on any outfit so buy several and pass them out to your family and friends so that they can show their support for women's heart health awareness also. | |
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Heart Health Red Enamel Sandal Pin with Heart and red stone Code: HBP-0017 Price: $4.95 Quantity in Basket: none Heart Health Red Enamel Sandal Pin with Heart and Red Stone measures 7/8 inches. Available in either yellow or white tone. Show your support for heart health awareness and walking for the cure. Pick up several and give to your family and friends so that they can support heart health awareness too. Also see the 18k Sandal and TEL-E-Charm Gift Set. | |
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Heart Health Heart Charm with clasp Code: HC-0001-Y Price: $4.95 Quantity in Basket: none Show your support for heart health awareness with this beautiful red heart with clasp. Available in either yellow or white tone. This women's heart health charm can be attached to any chain or locket. Use your imagination and attach it to keys, zippers, purses, you name it! Make sure you buy several for gifts and give to your family and friends so that they too can support heart health awareness. | |
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Breast Cancer 'Together We Can Make a Difference' Charm Bracelet Code: HRB-5001 Price: $9.50 Quantity in Basket: none Support Breast Cancer Awareness by turning on the charm with this 'Together We Can Make a Difference' charm bracelet. Lovely pink faux leather weaves through the silver bracelet chain, and the silver heart and pink enamel ribbon add an additional charming touch. This is a must have gift to buy yourself or to give to others so that they can support breast cancer awareness also. Bracelet measures 7.5 inches and is packaged in a pink and white pouch. | |
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Breast Cancer Stone Heart Pendant with Floating Ribbon & Chain Code: HRP-5003 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness with this elegant necklace. The heart shaped pendant measures 1 1/8 inches and has sparkling stones around it with a sweet floating pink stone ribbon in middle on an 18 inch chain. This is a must have gift to buy yourself or to give to others so that they can support breast cancer awareness also. | |
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Sterling Silver Two-Tone Ribbon Heart Locket With 18 inch Sterling Silver Rope Chain Code: LOC-0001 Price: $19.95 Quantity in Basket: none On Sale was $25.00, Now $19.95. This beautiful Sterling Silver two-tone ribbon heart locket will have everyone starring. It is suspended from an 18 inch sterling silver rope chain and measures 1 1/8 inches. Treat yourself to something special or buy as a gift for family or friends. | |
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Sterling Silver Locket with Hand Engraved Ribbon Silhouoette in Reuseable Picture Frame with 18 inch Code: PF-1000 Price: $29.95 Quantity in Basket: none Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness with this precious locket and picture frame set. The locket is made of sterling silver with a hand engraved ribbon silhouette in the middle. It comes with an 18 inch sterling silver chain and is inside a precious heart picture frame that measures 3 3/4 inch x 3 3/4 inch. This makes a perfect gift for that someone special. Each time they wear the locket or look at their favorite picture inside the reuseable picture frame, it will remind them of the fight against breast cancer. | |
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Breast Cancer Heart Picture Frame with Pink Ribbon Code: PF-1001 Price: $19.95 Quantity in Basket: none On Sale was $25.00, Now $19.95. Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness with this sweet heart picture frame. Special enough on its own to be displayed on your favorite shelf or put a picture of a loved one inside. The box measures 3 3/4 inch x 3 3/4 inch. This frame makes the perfect gift for family or friends so that they too can show support for breast cancer awareness. | |
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Women's Heart Health 14 kt Gold Red Dress Pendant Code: RD-0001 Price: $0.00 Quantity in Basket: none WHOLESALE ORDERS ONLY. Show your support for women's heart health awareness by prouding wearing our red dress which is the symbol of women's heart health. This 14 kt gold pendant that measures 7/8 inches, will be an everyday reminder for women to raise awareness of the #1 killer of women in our country - Heart Disease. What a lovely pendant to display on any outfit. Also makes the perfect gift for that someone special so that they too can show their support for heart health. | |
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Heart Health 14 kt Gold Red Sandal Pendant with Heart and 18 Chain Code: Sandal-02 Price: $0.00 Quantity in Basket: none WHOLESALE ORDERS ONLY. Show your support for women's heart health awareness by wearing this stunning red sandal pendant with white heart. This precious flip flop that measures 7/8 inch, is adorned with crystals and comes on a 14 kt 18 inch chain. Why not treat yourself to something special or give as a gift to your family or friends so that they too can support heart health awareness. | |
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Heart Health Red Sandal Pin and TEL-E-Charm Gift Set Code: GS-0004 Price: $0.00 Quantity in Basket: none WHOLESALE ORDERS ONLY! Show your support for heart health awareness with this matching pin and cell phone charm set. The red sandal measures 7/8 of an inch. Available in either yellow or white tone. You don't have to use this heart health awareness charm around your cell phone antenea either, hook it around a pen or pencil or unclip from rubber band and use as a charm on a chain to match your pin. Your ideas are endless so let your imagine run wild and once you do, you will want to buy some for your family and friends so they can show their support for heart health as well. Each item is also sold separately in the brooch pin and cell phone charm sections. | |
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Heart Health Red Heart Pin and TEL-E-Charm Gift Set Code: GS-0005 Price: $0.00 Quantity in Basket: none WHOLESALE ORDERS ONLY! Show your support for heart health awareness with this matching pin and cell phone charm set. The red heart pin measures 1 inch x 7/8 inch. Available in either yellow or white tone. You don't have to use this heart health awareness charm around your cell phone antenea either, hook it around a pen or pencil or unclip from rubber band and use as a charm on a chain to match your pin. Your ideas are endless so let your imagine run wild and once you do, you will want to buy some for your family and friends so they can show their support for heart health as well. Each item is also sold separately in the brooch pin and cell phone charm sections. | |
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Mothers Love Pin and TEL-E-Charm Gift Set Code: GS-0006 Price: $0.00 Quantity in Basket: none WHOLESALE ORDERS ONLY! A mother holds her children's hands for just a little while but holds their hearts forever. Available in either yellow or white tone. The mothers love pin measures 1 inch and you don't have to use this charm around your cell phone antenea either, hook it around a pen or pencil or unclip from rubber band and use as a charm on a chain to match your pin. Your ideas are endless so let your imagine run wild. What better way to show your love for that special lady by giving her something that she can enjoy everyday. Each item is also sold separately in the brooch pin and cell phone charm sections. | |
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7 inch - Sterling Silver Cable Link Medical Alert Bracelet Code: SAB-0004-ext Price: $35.00 Quantity in Basket: none This Sterling Silver Medical Alert Bracelet comes with a one inch extender to create up to an 8 inch bracelet. Cable Link, Rhodium plated, sterling silver Medical Bracelet will never tarnish and includes polished heart and Sterling Silver Ribbon. Optional 'LYMPHEDEMA ALERT' can be engraved on plaque. A must have for anyone requiring Medical Alert awareness in the event of an emergency. | |
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Sterling Silver Medical Alert Bracelet Heart Charm Code: MBC-0001 Price: $12.50 Quantity in Basket: none This fashionable Medical Alert Charm can link to any charm bracelet, key chain, or can be worn on your favorite chain. This beautiful heart measures 1 5/8 inch X 9/16 inch. Rhodium plated, sterling silver, will never tarnish. Can be engraved on back with LYMPHEDEMA ALERT. A Medical charm for anyone that wants Medical Alert awareness with style. | |
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Heart Health 14 kt Gold Red Sandal Pendant with Heart and 18 Chain Code: Sandal-04 Price: $0.00 Quantity in Basket: none WHOLESALE ORDERS ONLY! Show your support for women's heart health awareness by wearing this stunning red sandal pendant with a heart. This precious flip flop measures 7/8 of an inch and comes on a 14 kt 18 inch chain. Why not treat yourself to something special or give as a gift to your family or friends so that they too can support heart health awareness. Minimum order of three for wholesale orders only. | |
Red Dress Art
by Liliana Fijman
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Liliana Fijman was born and raised in Cordoba, Argentina and emigrated to the US with her husband in 1972. As a child growing up in rural South America, she found an early classroom in the forms and shapes of nature around her. Later, as an adolescent her earlier observations and musings were given a voice and mode of expression through her study of film and photography at the University of Cordoba Art College. After a pause, that included raising two children, her formal art education was completed at Rhode Island College in 1984. After graduating, Liliana actively worked with oil paints, photography and silk screening, occasionally displaying her works in local shows. Through continuing education courses at the Rhode Island School of Design she was introduced to papermaking and paper arts. The organic forms and processes involved quickly harkened back to recollections she had from early childhood and invigorated her work and expression in a new direction. She has since gone on to make paper arts her primary medium and has had pieces featured in galleries and books, both locally and in her native Argentina where she maintains active collaborations with local artists.
Save Your Life
Is It a Stroke?
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
Ask the individual to smile.
Ask him or her to raise both arms.
Ask the person to speak a simple sentence.
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. After discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions. They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting last February. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.
Heart Attack Self-Help
Let's say it's 6:15 p.m. and you're driving home (alone, of course) after an unusually hard day on the job. You're really tired, upset and frustrated. Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to radiate out into your arm and up into your jaw. You are only about five miles from the hospital nearest your home. Unfortunately, you don't know if you'll be able to make it that far. You have been trained in CPR, but the guy that taught the course did not tell you how to perform it on yourself.
How to Survive a Heart Attack When Alone
Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help, the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness. However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again. Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital. Tell as many people as possible about this. It could save their lives!
Take Health to Heart
Invest in your health by helping your heart stay strong. Keep up the beat with aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming, or bicycling for 30 minutes or more on most days of the week. A diet in low cholesterol, saturated fat, and sodium is another heart-helper. Losing excess weight is also vital. And if you smoke, quit the habit. You'll add years to your life.
Healing Ribbons is one of the positive outcomes from my battle against breast cancer. I found that the adage is true, you can make lemonade when life gives you lemons.
Like many women having undergone breast cancer surgery, I am at risk of developing lymphedema, a painful swelling that typically affects the arms. As such, it is necessary for me to wear a medical bracelet. Being unhappy with the plastic one given to me at the hospital, I was inspired to develop a collection of jewelry-designed medical bracelets.
This desire evolved into a complete collection of jewelry designed to support individuals touched by breast cancer and other medical conditions. And, more importantly, it is a means to further the fight against breast cancer. Healing Ribbons gladly donates 10% of its proceeds to the Healing Ribbons Fund held by the Rhode Island Foundation in support of the fight against breast cancer and related diseases.
During the course of my treatment, I also needed to connect with other women facing similar medical decisions and experiences. Having breast cancer is frightening and the ability to see how others fight their battle is invaluable. Healing Ribbons provides the opportunity to exchange medical information, share individual victories, and to support those currently undergoing treatment.
I encourage everyone to share your stories, pictures, and thoughts. This simple act can have a profound impact on another’s life.
