Posted in Healthy People, tagged activity, Be Kind, Best Life, Daily chores, Dedicate, depression, Eat well, Hobby, Inspiration, kindness, Live well, Local newspaper, Procrastination, self care, sleep, Stress, Support Group, Value, Wellness toolkit on January 2, 2020| Leave a Comment » Depression is different for everyone. Managing depression is challenging. Often going to work, socializing […]
Did you know the body needs only a very small amount of sodium in the diet to function? According to the American Heart Association, that amount is less than 500 mg per day, which in cooking terms is about ¼ of a teaspoon. The reality, unfortunately, is that very few of us come close to […]
If you have been following me on my quest for a healthier lifestyle then you know I’ve been giving myself plenty of time to make meaningful changes to better my health. If you have not been following, I will link my 3 previous blog posts at the bottom. To start with great news, I’m down […]
It is the year 2012 and our society has gradually slipped away from the concept of making and eating whole foods. When reading labels of common household food products, how many of those ingredients sound like they were made in a mad scientist’s lab? The whole foods approach is much simpler than most people think, […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged activity, Be Kind, Best Life, Daily chores, Dedicate, depression, Eat well, Hobby, Inspiration, kindness, Live well, Local newspaper, Procrastination, self care, sleep, Stress, Support Group, Value, Wellness toolkit on January 2, 2020| Leave a Comment » Depression is different for everyone. Managing depression is challenging. Often going to work, socializing […]
Many of us plan to eat healthier but sometimes “life” gets in the way. Do you pack the same old thing for your lunch? Do you run through a drive-thru just for the convenience? If this sounds like you, keep reading for tips to help you eat a healthier lunch. March is National Nutrition Month, […]
April 28, 2012 by linnettegoard Increases in blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease. People from very young to seniors can take steps each day to keep blood pressure levels normal. Eat a healthy diet. Eating healthfully can help keep your blood pressure down. Eat many fresh fruits and vegetables of varying colors which […]
One of my friends underwent a cancer biopsy this week. She is waiting the results of a pathology lab for diagnosis. Will it be cancer with a treatment plan of some sort, or will her results be benign? Waiting on results from an important medical test or pathology report is enough to make anyone’s anxiety […]
The new year is upon us which means everyone has made their New Year’s Resolution. Did you make yours about weight loss? Every year mine revolves around weight loss. Weight loss and I have a love-hate relationship. Some years are good and other years not so much. I would like to share with you my […]
October 5, 2012 by lisabarlage Everyone today is talking about getting more calcium and nutrients. What better way than eating yogurt? How many of you have had someone ask you if you are eating Greek or regular yogurt? Purchasing Greek yogurt is very popular and consumers really like the taste. By adding Greek or regular […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged cell phone battery, family safety, Fireworks, Fireworks Safety, food safety, food thermometers, Grilling, Healthy Living, Healthy Relationships, Holiday, minimum internal temperature, Outdoor Grilling Safety, Parades, Picnics, Safe Swimming, Swimming, Wellness on July 1, 2013| Leave a Comment » Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate our independence with […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged anxiety, cancer, Eat well, fear, healthy people, Healthy Relationships, Live well, oncology, sleep on September 3, 2020| Leave a Comment » Everything changes immediately after hearing the words, “you have cancer.” The world seems to stop in that moment and you are paralyzed by fear. Be patient with […]
Fall is the perfect season to remind everyone to consume more sweet potatoes. Like pumpkin, they are usually enjoyed on Thanksgiving Day and then promptly forgotten about until the following year. But this vegetable should be eaten as frequently as possible, because it’s a winner. If your only experience eating sweet potatoes has been the canned […]
Have you finished your holiday shopping for the year? Or, like me, do you tend to put off shopping until the last minute because there are people on your list that are hard to gift? When lacking creative ideas for those hard-to-gift individuals, many of us default to items such as clothing, electronics and gift […]
