The best things in life really are free. It doesn’t cost a dime to be kind, to be patient, or to be positive. As we go through our days in a rush, it is easy to see the negative in situations. Yet, according to the National Institute of Health, research shows that having a positive […]
Do you ever feel like covering your head and just staying in bed? This seems to be more common for many people during those long, cold, dark winter months. So, before you decide to barricade yourself in the house and hide under the blankets let’s examine some hints that may help. One of the best […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged back to school, food choices, Food Decisions, healthy children, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy food choices for children, Healthy Living, Lifestyles, Nutrition, Wellness on August 19, 2013| 1 Comment » Getting your child off to a good start can prevent health problems later. With back to school right […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Exercise, mulligan, New Year’s Resolution, physical activity, resolutions, starting over, walking, walking ouside in winter, winter exercies, winter walking on January 5, 2015| Leave a Comment » According to Wikipedia, a mulligan is second chance to perform an action, usually after the first chance went wrong through bad luck or […]
Do you ever feel like covering your head and just staying in bed? This seems to be more common for many people during those long, cold, dark winter months. So, before you decide to barricade yourself in the house and hide under the blankets let’s examine some hints that may help. One of the best […]
May 23, 2018 by economos2 When the lights go out do Not open your refrigerator or freezer. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Plan ahead; keep an appliance thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer, which can help you determine the safe zones! Make sure to look in at the zones […]
Snacks can be part of a healthy, well-balanced diet when done right. Include multiple food groups in order to balance your snack. For instance, a handful of nuts pair well with a serving of mixed berries. This snack, representing the fruit and protein food groups, includes vitamins, protein, and healthy fats. Meal prepping snacks is […]
July 30, 2018 by Amy Meehan Adopting our dog, Wes, was one of the best things my husband and I could have done, both for us and for him. We saved Wes’ life, and he has made ours better and healthier. Research has shown that owning a dog can benefit the owner’s health. Wes is […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged Exercise, family, Family Fun Time, Family Games, family time, games, Kids Computer Game, Kids Screen time, Lean, movement, physical activity, Play Space, Screen TIme, Screen vs lean, Unplug, Visit State Parks on June 26, 2014| Leave a Comment » We know that sitting in front of a computer, […]
Greek Veggie Wrap Every day, millions of people pack lunches to take to work or send to school with their kids. Maybe you are one of them! There are many benefits to packing lunch. When you pack your own lunch or prepare lunch for a child, you are able to control portion sizes, maximize nutrition […]
June 11, 2021 by Emily Marrison Summertime! What memories do you have of time spent as a child during June, July, and August? There may be summer chores that come to mind like tending the garden or mowing lawns. But I do hope that you have some freedom memories as well, like riding your bike, […]
THUNK. THUNK. THUNK. THUNK. THUNK. This has been a constant sound in our house lately. There is a poor cardinal who sees his reflection in our front window and tries to attack himself. Upon reflection, I have realized that I am like that cardinal. I repeat the same series of actions over and over and […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged A1C, blood sugars, certified diabetic educator, diabetes, food log, glucose, Live well, meal plan, registered dietician, Type 1 diabetes, Type II diabetetes on March 5, 2020| Leave a Comment » Live Well with Diabetes Learning you have diabetes is a significant life change. It is common to feel sad or […]
While on a recent family vacation in another state, my sister ended up in the Emergency Department at a hospital. She had multiple fractures in her foot and ended up in a cast up to her knee. This injury was the result of her long term Type 1 Diabetes. She recently had a heart stent […]
