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For a significant portion of first-time blood clot (VTE) cases, there is no obvious trigger.
But what if the missing link for prevention, recovery and living after blood clots is small, simple improvements in lifestyle habits?"
Hi. I'm Val
In 2016, a saddle pulmonary embolism nearly took my life. During that year-long recovery, I thought I had asked all the right questions. What I didn't know was that certain lifestyle factors significantly increase blood clot risk—risks often missed in the "what triggered my clot" conversation.
That critical knowledge gap contributed to a second pulmonary embolism and became the spark for Speaking of Blood Clots.
That critical gap contributed to a second pulmonary embolism and became the spark for Speaking of Blood Clots.
Lifestyle Matters For Prevention and Recovery
Improving health habits isn't easy, especially for women who constantly put themselves last. That's why we focus on stacking small, evidence-based habits. We've grouped these cardiovascular health habits into 4 actionable categories.
These categories give women the tools to confidently start the 'lifestyle and blood clot risk' conversation with their healthcare providers, ensuring they work together to create sustainable habits to improve those risks.
These categories (linked to the right) give women the tools to confidently start the "lifestyle and blood clot risk" conversation with their healthcare providers, ensuring they work together to create sustainable habits to improve those risks.
These categories (linked below) give women the tools to confidently start the "lifestyle and blood clot risk" conversation with their healthcare providers, ensuring they work together to create sustainable habits to improve those risks.
Continued health, friends!
Whole-Food Living
The simple principles of heart-healthy eating are the foundation for vascular health.
Explore Whole-Food Living Habits to manage chronic inflammation and cardiovascular health.
Movement & Rest
Movement fights risk factors like stasis, but mindful rest is vital for true recovery.
Discover Movement and Rest Tools to improve circulation and reduce long-term clot risks.
Mindset & Management
The anxiety and trauma of a blood clot directly impact physical healing and vascular function.
Develop Mindset and Stress Management Strategies for lasting healing and emotional well-being.
Community & Support
Your success relies on a team—from peer support to confidently partnering with your healthcare providers.
Find Community and Support tools to partner confidently in your blood clot care and advocacy.