Coming out of a year’s quarantine, we all have the immune system of a 3-month-old baby. No fighting skills at all. Now, that many of us have been vaccinated, we are venturing out into the world at large. Visiting friends, family, playing golf, tennis, doing water aerobics, all good for us. Remember to reengage your immune system, daily. Build it back up, so any germs we encounter out there will be quickly dispatched. …
In this day and age, we are no stranger to stress. The key isn’t to deny stress, but to recognize and acknowledge it—and then to find an upside. A full-throttle fight-or-flight response is not the only correct reaction to stress, it is just the most common. 2020 has given everyone a more stress-hardy mindset. We all hunkered down. Remember our stress response, affects our cardiovascular system, immune system, and a general sense of well-being, all have taken a hit over…
As we approach a year of the COVID, perhaps, it is time to check our approach to life. Is your glass half-full or half-empty? Check your perception and see if it is time to get a smaller glass (fewer expectations)? Control your life by understanding: what you can do, what you must do, and recognize the gifts that you have gained over the last year. Yep, we all know and act differently today. Understanding, we are never going back to…
Are you inflamed? Chronic inflammation is when your immune system is a constant state of alert. When your immune system goes into overdrive, it pushes compounds and chemicals, that damage healthy tissue on a cellular level. Learning to decern if you have pain or inflammation is key. Yup, something else for our daily to-do list. Learning to decern if you have pain or inflammation is key. Much clinical research being done recognizes, that in many health problems like diabetes, cancer,…
Here is a great YouTube link on Patient Navigation. Please take an opportunity when you have time to review. It is chock -full of great insight into the complexities of getting the most out of your service provider
1 – Keep calm, don’t panic. 2 – DIAL 9-1-1. Don’t hang up, until EMS arrives. Try and keep calm. You are going to be asked a few questions, speak clearly. Realize usually within 2 minutes help is being dispatched, while you are on call. 3 – Be prepared for the following questions: Where is the emergency? The emergency is not always located where you’re calling from. Always be aware of your surroundings, to be as specific as…
MNEMONIC: be sure to include everything for the healthiest shopping list! * Extra important for our Coronavirus Fight. BRAIN FOODS B is for berries ( any) for added fiber. R is for a rainbow of colors in fruits and veggies, for each meal. A is for antioxidants to support the immune system*. I is for lean proteins for brain focus. * N is for nuts (unsalted/ raw) a great source of nutrients, small amounts good for snacking. F is for…
Feeling quarantine funky? Check your water gauge. As we adjust to being home, we are more alert to how we are feeling. Increasing your water intake can be your secret solution Adjust your water intake to the chart below and you will feel better. Yep, 2 liters of water a day, if you are between 150 and 200 pounds. This means WATER, NOT juice, coffee, tea, soda (diet is more dehydrating), regular soda and alcohol! 100 pounds 50 ounces 150…
So, how does your closet look? Remember, when quarantine began, so long ago? We had a new spare time. Our best sense of accomplishment was to organize stuff, pantries, junk, and sock drawers. How are they lookin’? Are your closets messed up again? Are you ready for a DO-OVER? Let’s move into the coming months with a fresh attitude. It is healthy to dig into the corners of our mental closets, as well. Have your emotions gotten a little messed…
Think back on the best advice your Nana or Grampa ever gave you. The sage words of our elder generation can be very timely, as we move into 2021. Grab your best new approach for a better 2021. Think Positive Focus on What Matters Manage your Emotions Find Joy Your health is a measure of your capacity to be present. The healthier we are, the more we able to be here, grounded in our bodies, with our hearts open, and…