As autumn settles in, and with winter just around the corner, public service announcements send reminders about getting a flu shot in an effort to prevent the spread of disease. Our culture reflects a philosophy that emphasizes the avoidance of sickness. However, many people who are not sick would not describe themselves as being optimally […]
So many health issues have chosen October as their time to promote awareness, we decided to list a number of them and give you contact information about where and how to learn more: 1) Brain Injury Awareness: a brain injury occurs every 21 seconds as a result of bicycle and car crashes, sporting accidents, violence, […]
While students are returning to school, for consumers interested in learning new developments in the health and wellness field, there is a lot to discover! As the days grow shorter and the sun-drenched days of summer begin to fade, it is important to check your skin for any signs of change, especially if you have […]
National Kids’ Week occurs this month. Providing a safe, healthy environment in which children can flourish is the focus of this event. Unintentional childhood injury is the number one killer of children ages 14 and under. The National Safe Kids Campaign sponsors a nationwide celebration of child safety and addresses such issues as bicycle safety, […]
Swimsuit season has arrived. While many anticipate the mood elevating effects of sunny days, many persons, especially girls and women, dread shopping for and wearing a swimsuit. Even females who are at or below a healthy body weight, often perceive themselves as “too fat” and focus on perceived physical flaws which make swimsuit shopping an […]
June marks the official beginning of summer, end of school year, and a time when many folks plan a vacation, or just look forward to “vegging out”. This summer, we invite you to experiment with a different kind of “veg-out” ~ adding more vegetarian meals to your diet. Please, don’t scream, “no tofu”!
This month we focus on how a healthy lifestyle while avoiding dieting can help prevent eating disorders and osteoporosis while reducing cancer risks and delaying the decline into the disability zone. The mixed messages which bombard us daily attempt to sell diet books and products, lead to unrealistic expectations regarding weight and appearance while also […]
Spring is here at last and is the perfect time to consider starting a garden. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, gardening provides a wheelbarrow full of benefits. First, all the physical activity involved in gardening, like pushing the wheelbarrow, pulling weeds, raking leaves, digging holes, and so on improve endurance, strength, and […]
Discover how to choose and prepare foods that are both healthful and delicious. Beyond physical well-being, your mood depends upon well-balanced eating. Missing out on key nutrients, either by dieting or over-eating nutrient – poor foods can put you at risk. Follow these guidelines:
This month’s issue focuses on three seemingly unrelated issues: heart health, eating disorders awareness and prevention, and relationship renewal. However, each of these have something in common ~ self respect, self-care, and respect and care for others.