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Having spent time in a very large healthcare institution, recently, the term consequential stranger introduced by psychologist Melinda Blau, came to mind. Consequential stranger refers to individuals with whom we have casual interactions in our daily lives. Engaging in casual contact with consequential strangers can add a layer to our humanity.  Crossing paths in a single day with people, unknow until the instant of casual contact has me realizing the impact of these contacts on our daily lives, perhaps, as…

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The Check Engine Light analogy is often used to describe the warning signs or indications that something may be wrong. In the context of fall risk and brain health you should consider in 2019 Alzheimer’s disease was listed as the sixth leading cause of death in the US, accounting for approximately 123,499 deaths. There were over 50,000 deaths related to falls in those over 65 in 2022, If you fall, it is crucial to BE HONEST, with a healthcare professional….

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Deep breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the body. The vagus nerve, the parasympathetic stimulator for the body, extends from the brain then branches out to influence It is known as the “rest and digest” stimulator, helping to bring equilibrium to the body The only way you can stimulate the vagus nerve is through deep breathing. Any deep breathing can be done anytime, anywhere. “Conscious breathing can change your physiological state” according to Dr. Nancy Bell,…

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June is Men’s Health Month, to raise awareness about men’s health issues. Take the following proactive steps towards improving your overall well-being.  Heart disease is cause of 2 out of 4 deaths for men annually. Practice in June. Repeat Monthly!

Do you have the “tyranny of the should”: dividing your personality into an ideal self and a real / able self. The concept of “Shoulding Yourself”, which refers to a perceived obligation or expectation imposed on oneself or others. Our human tendency is to tell ourselves what “what we should do” as opposed to what we “are able “to do. The Shoulds: Telling yourself that you have an obligation to do something. The Solution: Self Compassion  Practice Self Compassion to…

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Radom Acts of Kindness are both Free and Contagious!  A Random Act of Kindness is giving your best self to others without requests or promise of return. A Smile costs nothing but the rewards can be great.  RAK’s will give your spirit a healthy boost!  Studies show that RAK’s create an emotional warmth, reduce blood pressure, increase oxytocin which is known as a “cardioprotective” hormone. RAK’s can make the world a happier place for everyone.  If you need a lift today…

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