The State House and Silver Linings

January 2, 2019 jessica diaz

The State House and Silver Linings. Today is a very special day. Today, I submitted a Bill at the Massachusetts State House to help prevent strokes in Women. This is something I am passionate about and something I have been working on for years. This is a bill that would ask doctors and health care providers to administer a blood test to women to see if they test positive for a blood clotting disorder, called Factor V Leiden, prior to women being put on birth control. Women who have factor V Leiden (FVL) are at a significant greater risk for a stroke when taking birth control pills. Factor V Leiden can also increase the risk of stroke during pregnancy and for a period of time post-partum. As of today, there is no existing set policy for screening women for FVL prior to giving them birth control pills. Today, with the support of Allyson Perron, Government Relations Director for the American Heart Association, and Massachusetts State Representative Dan Ryan this bill is being introduced. A big thank you to Sean Getchell, Representative Ryan’s aid, for the years and years he has spent listening to me talk about this, and to Allyson Perron who has also spent years helping me but this Bill together. This Bill still has a long way to go, but it is a start.

Oh What A Night: Fitness, Fashion & Philanthropy

February 22, 2017 jessica diaz

With Kick it By Eliza founder,  Eliza Shirazi                                                         &n… — With Kick it By Eliza founder, Eliza Shirazi Nick Cosky Photography

The Heart Rates for Heart Beats event was a blast! So grateful to the many women who came out to celebrate National Heart Month by participating in a Kickboxing-Barre inspired workout and girls night out to benefit the American Heart and Stroke Association. The turnout was as amazing as the energy that filled Ink Block last Thursday night. Thank you Ink Block for hosting us in your beautiful space that was perfect for combining fitness and fun. I am truly touched by the support from the guests and the sponsors of the night including Gogarbaj, Organic Bath Company, Mother Juice, Inda Creations, and to Nick Cosky Photography for capturing the event. Thank you Fomo Prescription for helping to promote the evening!

Let's Raise Heart Rates For Heart Health

January 31, 2017 jessica diaz

Happy National Heart Month! Valentine's Day is not the only way to celebrate the heart this month! Join me for a fun girls night out to raise heart beats and awareness on February 16, 2017 at 7pm at Ink Block Boston. The night will start off with a unique class created by myself and Kick It by Eliza founder Eliza Shirazi. The awesome workout we have put together combines Barre inspired sculpting techniques with the high energy, heart pumping cardio benefits of Eliza's kickboxing routine. After the class there will be shopping for quality, sustainable second hand clothing from GoGarbaj, and organic fair-trade products from Organic Bath Company, and cold- pressed juice refrechsmens from Mother Juice. Proceeds from the evening will go to The American Heart and American Stroke Association. I am so excited for this event and so grateful to Eliza and all of the sponsors for helping to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke and to support the the American Heart and Stroke Association. Since having my stroke four years ago, I have been on a journey to spread the message that embracing a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce ones risk of heart disease and stroke. I can think of no better way to celebrate heart month and continue to spread awareness then at this heart-healthy night out. Tickets are $15, and space is limited. Purchase link.