Category Archives: Health & Wellness

Some cultures celebrate their elders and have great reverence for those over 60, however in the United States, aging is not seen as something to celebrate. Advertisers gear ads to the young, and employers ignore older applicants, in favor of the young. When we are young we believe we are indestructible and nothing can harmContinue reading “Aging Gracefully?”

Over exposure to heat can cause dehydration and exhaustion. It has been extremely warm this summer and heat exhaustion occurs when the body can not cool itself off. Wearing too much clothing in hot weather, exercising or working in the heat without adequate hydration can lead to heat exhaustion. Some of the signs and symptomsContinue reading “Heat Exhaustion”

Stretching is an essential tool to reduce injury when exercising. Stretching increases your range of motion, improves circulation, posture and reduces stress. I As we age our activity decreases or changes and we do not utilize the same muscle groups. Think about the last time you touched your toes, or reached over your head withoutContinue reading “Benefits of Stretching”

A Baker’s cyst by itself is usually not life threatening. However, it is a sign there there may be something wrong with your knee and may cause some discomfort and pain. A Bakers cyst is a fluid filled sac that lies at the back of your knee. It can appear suddenly after an injury toContinue reading “Popliteal Cyst or Bakers Cyst”

The theme for nurse’s week, this year is “You Make a Difference,”. The American Nurses Association (ANA) selected this theme for 2022 to recognize and promote the contributions and positive impact of nurses within our communities (American Nurses Association, 2020). National nurse’s week is celebrated May 6-12. The pandemic has stressed and over worked nursesContinue reading “Happy Nurses Week!”

Due to the extensive use of pesticides and cost, many are choosing to grow their own food. Due to space and availability, urban areas are utilizing community gardens. To create a community garden it involves extensive planning. If that concept is too large for you, create a small garden at home. It is always excitingContinue reading “Farming 101: Creating a Garden”

Its spring and its a time of renewal. Its time to plant, Its a time for you to start shedding those extra pounds. It is time to let go of stale thinking and create something new. Change can be challenging especially now as we are emerging from the pandemic. Keep in mind the virus mayContinue reading “Spring Is Here”

Pilates and yoga are exercises that built strength and flexibility.   Pilates increases your core strength,  posture, and can ease back pain.  Yoga can also ease low back and neck pain, improve balance, enhance sleep, eases stress while utilizing mindfulness and meditative movements.   I find the difference between Pilates and yoga personal preference.   I enjoy theContinue reading “Pilates vs Yoga”

High-fructose corn syrup is a liquid sweetener made from corn, and is sugar that turns into glucose. High-fructose corn syrup was introduced in the 1970s and is cheaper than sugar, has better flavor, longer shelf life, more stable and consistent (WebMD, 2021).  As a result, much of the commercial food you enjoy contain high-fructose toContinue reading “High-Fructose”

In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women under the age of 50 (Bhandari, Woodhouse, & Gupta, 2017). There has been an increase in colorectal cancer in individuals under the age of 45, due to diet and lifestyle.Continue reading “March is National Colorectal Awareness Month”