Our Environment’s Impact on Well-Being

Our Environjavascript:void(0)ment’s Impact on Well-Being

Do you suffer from the need-to-please disease?

Something to consider for the New Years plan for healthier living
Do you suffer from the need-to-please disease?

5 Tips for Eating Healthy Through the Holidays

5 Tips for Eating Healthy Through the Holidays

For Thanksgiving: 12 Ways to Be Thankful

For Thanksgiving: 12 Ways to Be Thankful

Get kids interested in health during the National PTA's Healthy Lifestyles Month - KansasCity.com

Get kids interested in health during the National PTA's Healthy Lifestyles Month - KansasCity.com

Mind-Body Walking: Medicine for Body and Spirit - Beliefnet.com

Mind-Body Walking: Medicine for Body and Spirit - Beliefnet.com

Eating for Life

Foods Jesus Likely Consumed

Communication Techniques for Talking to Elderly Parents - Beliefnet.com

Communication Techniques for Talking to Elderly Parents - Beliefnet.com

Family Connection to VTE

http://www.caregiver.com/articles/general/vte_and_stroke.htm

Best and Worst Milk Alternatives | Eat This, Not That

Until a month ago I thought I was doing myself justice with my choice of milk...I finally discovered Almond Milk,not only is it much lower in calories...I love the taste...check out the suggestions against what you are drinking.
(Note...in the article they make suggestion of an organic brand...the one pictured Almond Breeze just happens to be my favorite)

Best and Worst Milk Alternatives | Eat This, Not That

Healthy Diabetic Eating Tips From CDE

The nation is obsessed with nutrition these days. From Dr. Oz to Michelle Obama, proponents of healthy eating are spreading their message load and clear: Americans need to change their eating habits! The interpretation of how to implement this much-needed change varies, but the premise remains the same (continued)

Don't Fear Diabetes

Breakfast can be a challenging meal for those with diabetes...this article will give you a low carb breakfast alternative.
Don't Fear Diabetes

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts

Part of living a healthier life involves not only making wise lifestyle choices but also being well informed. It is a good idea from time to time to do a food recall check yourself and not just assume there will be a widespread announcement. You can visit the FDA website for up to date information.
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts

What is The Best Time to Drink Water

What is The Best Time to Drink Water

Why War Ends With You: Seven Practices for Peace From Deepak Chopra - Beliefnet.com

Why War Ends With You: Seven Practices for Peace From Deepak Chopra - Beliefnet.com

Mental Detox

Mental Detox - Beliefnet.com

Free Wellness Exam Covered By Medicare In New Health Care Law ?

Free Wellness Exam Covered By Medicare In New Health Care Law - AARP Bulletin

Eating Right With Diabetes — Diabetes Connection — Glucerna

Eating Right With Diabetes — Diabetes Connection — Glucerna

Spaghetti... Squash? Veggies & Fruits Diabetes Superfoods Food & Fitness

Spaghetti... Squash? Veggies & Fruits Diabetes Superfoods Food & Fitness

Bell Peppers' Health Benefits - Nutrition & Health | iOneHealth.com

Bell Peppers' Health Benefits - Nutrition & Health | iOneHealth.com

Combating yeast infections

Combating yeast infections

Do Restorative Yoga: Yoga for Chronic Pain

Do Restorative Yoga: Yoga for Chronic Pain: "Kelly McGonigal wrote an article for Do Restorative Yoga back in December 2009. Here's another article by her from Yoga + Joyful Living mag..."

10 Tips for Healthy Aging

I HAVE A GREAT MODEL TO FOLLOW
10 Tips for Healthy Aging - Beliefnet.com

Laughter is An Instant Vacation - Video - Beliefnet.com

Laughter is An Instant Vacation - Video - Beliefnet.com

What is Group B Strep and who can it harm

Group B Strep

What is Juvenile Arthritis?

July marks the month for awareness of Juvenile Arthritis - learn some facts
What is Juvenile Arthritis?

A Simple Way to Clean Produce

A Simple Way to Clean Produce – and Possibly Fight ADHD - Living Green - Everyday Health Blogs

Less Stress-Hit the Water

Water Aerobics Benefits

Stroke risk in pregnant women 2.4 times higher: Loyola University Health System study

Stroke risk in pregnant women 2.4 times higher: Loyola University Health System study

Keep a Watch on Seniors in Your Neighborhood During the Heat

Visit Create The Good site to see some simple but lifesaving tips.
How-to Guide | Overview | Create The Good

4 Surgeries to Avoid - AARP The Magazine

4 Surgeries to Avoid - AARP The Magazine

My Plate Replaces Food Pyramid to Help Consumers Eat Better

My Plate Replaces Food Pyramid to Help Consumers Eat Better

Commonly Misdiagnosed Illnesses, Medical Symptoms - AARP The Magazine

Commonly Misdiagnosed Illnesses, Medical Symptoms - AARP The Magazine

WHAT CAREGIVERS ARE READING

One of the things that is helpful for those who are caretakers for a loved one is being able to feel that they are not alone. Caregiver.com has a host of great resources for caretakers...check out the top ten articles caregivers were reading in April

The Benefits of Olive Oil | Active.com

The Benefits of Olive Oil | Active.com

HELP END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

TAKE THE PLEDGE TO END THE SILENCE AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Dr. Phil.com

STDs, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Retirees, Senior Citizens - AARP

STD'S IN THE SENIOR POPULATION - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND DO
STDs, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Retirees, Senior Citizens - AARP

Health Quiz: How Strong is Your Mind-Body Connection?- Beliefnet.com

Health Quiz: How Strong is Your Mind-Body Connection?- Beliefnet.com

Staying Happy in Bad Times

Staying Happy in Bad Times

Be Careful When Heating H20 in the Microwave

I received like many of you an email about a man getting severely burned from a water microwaving incident. Personally I like using a traditional kettle of electric kettle to heat water because microwaving has other hazards associated with it and the heat doesn't seem to last long but if you still choose to use the microwave you might want to read these precautions.
Home, Business, and Entertainment Products Risk of Burns from Eruptions of Hot Water Overheated in Microwave Ovens

Take the Halt the Salt Pledge

It's time to get serious and save lives...HALT THE SALT
Take the Halt the Salt Pledge

How Veterans' Hospitals Became the Best in Health Care

Lessons that can be learned from the VA Model
How Veterans' Hospitals Became the Best in Health Care

The End of Overeating

There is really more to that piece of cake...this book can give an explanation as to why diets don't work, why we have craving for certain foods and better what we can do about it.

The End of Overeating Audiobook on CD by David A. Kessler MD, Blair Hardman - Simon & Schuster

The New Allergy Zones

The New Allergy Zones

Check out Pharmacy Errors – Avoid Prescription Dispensing Mistakes

Knowing about these errors can save lives...within the past several months I have personally corrected three wrong medication dosage errors and one wrong medication error...you cannot rely on someone else to be the watching eye..you have to take the time and effort and demand a consult with any new medication dispensing at your pharmacy and this involves over the counter (OCT) medications as well...be informed and take control!!!

Check out Pharmacy Errors – Avoid Prescription Dispensing Mistakes

LEARN ABOUT KIDNEYS

MARCH IS KIDNEY MONTH TAKE TIME TO FIND OUT AS MUCH ABOUT THEM AS POSSIBLE

Home Dialysis Central

March is DVT Awareness Month

March is DVT Awareness Month: SIGVARIS Says “Sock It To DVT”

March is DVT Awareness Month: SIGVARIS Says “Sock It To DVT”

Prevent Blindness America Applauds White House for Declaring "Save Your Vision" Week

Prevent Blindness America Applauds White House for Declaring "Save Your Vision" Week

Who's At Risk For Kidney Disease

March 10th is World Kidney Day

March 10th is World Kidney Day

LIVE DONATION...A SERIOUS DECISION

Becoming an organ donor is a gift of love that can compare to none...and when an individual decides to give a kidney or portion of their liver to either a family member or friend...there are many things to consider. As with any type of surgery there are risk involved, the donor can have complication that lead to death. There are also many psychological factors to consider. This is a decision that MUST be made out of having sufficient information and resources and not one made emotionally. Live organ donation is lifesaving but there are risk involved.
Read more "Live Organ Donation: Lifesaving but Risky"

MYTH OF FACT REGARDING ORGAN DONATION

Monday marks the day that around the nation we celebrate the holiday of love called Valentines Day...but also it is National Organ Donor Day...a good day to consider if you will sign up to be one who can save lives...there are many myths concerning becoming a donor...below are some facts. There is also something called live donation...where you donate a kidney or portion of your liver to a friend or stranger. This is a serious decision and before considering...you should be sure you have facts...the following post will share a story on the subject.

FACT OR MYTH

Healthy Choices Today Can Help Lead to Healthy Eyesight In the Future

Healthy Choices Today Can Help Lead to Healthy Eyesight In the Future

The Smart Mother's Guide to a Better Pregnancy

SMART MOTHERS GUIDE
A must for anyone considering motherhood or currently pregnant...it is what you don't know that can harm your unborn baby and/or you!!!!

LOVE IS...

February is TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH...TAKE A STAND...FOR LOVE IS RESPECT

HIV and Your Grandparents

HIV and Your Grandparents

HIV/AIDS knows no boundaries and the senior population is one that if we don't be vigilant will go once again forgotten. Be sure to advocate for education in senior settings on prevention.

Love Your Heart Expo - Adventist HealthCare

Love Your Heart Expo - Adventist HealthCare

Quiz: Do You Have Enough 'Me Time'?- Beliefnet.com

Quiz: Do You Have Enough 'Me Time'?- Beliefnet.com

Do you find you take more time out for others than yourself? Take this quiz to see if you need to take yourself off the back burner.

The DASH Diet Eating Plan

The DASH Diet Eating Plan

My Life Check

My Life Check

Snow and Ice Safety – Keeping Children Safe: How to Avoid Accidents in Snowy and Icy Conditions

Snow and Ice Safety – Keeping Children Safe: How to Avoid Accidents in Snowy and Icy Conditions

Health: self.com

Health: self.com

Creative Inspiration with Your Morning Joe

Creative Inspiration with Your Morning Joe

Join the Registry - Be The Match Bone Marrow Registry

Join the Registry - Be The Match Bone Marrow Registry

Martin Seligman: Why is psychology good?

Students Learn That Active Bodies Lead to Active Minds | Edutopia

Students Learn That Active Bodies Lead to Active Minds | Edutopia

Therapy Thursday: Read the Signs

Therapy Thursday: Read the Signs

GIFT YOURSELF TIME OUT

Non-dual Guided Meditation from Juan Pablo Girardi on Vimeo.

Check Your Neck - January Is Thyroid Awareness Month

Check Your Neck - January Is Thyroid Awareness Month

What Your Nails Tell You About Your Health

The state of your nails can say a lot about your health. Dr. Oz reveals the 3 conditions your nails are trying to tip you off to. Learn more.

Learning the Practice of Mindful Eating - myOptumHealth

Learning the Practice of Mindful Eating - myOptumHealth

Five Steps to a Healthier Heart

Five Steps to a Healthier Heart

Exercise: Real Fountain of Youth for Boomers; Physical Fitness - AARP Bulletin

Exercise: Real Fountain of Youth for Boomers; Physical Fitness - AARP Bulletin

Proper Posture and Neutral Spine are Important for Anti-Aging, Fitness - AARP

Proper Posture and Neutral Spine are Important for Anti-Aging, Fitness - AARP

Exercises for cognitive and physical fitness - Brain Health News - AARP Bulletin

Exercises for cognitive and physical fitness - Brain Health News - AARP Bulletin

Finding Hope Through Trials

Finding Hope Through Trials

Aging Memory Loss – How to use Brain Aerobics to Build a Better Memory - Alzheimer's

Aging Memory Loss – How to use Brain Aerobics to Build a Better Memory - Alzheimer's

WATCH THOSE SLEEVES

One key to a happy home is a safe home. One room, which almost every member of the family goes into, that have accidents just waiting to happen is the kitchen. Some of those potential hot spots are pretty obvious but others are not as much. I have to admit I am dangerous to be with in the kitchen just because of the fact that since I am height challenged…I am guilty of the open cabinet doors syndrome, but this is one I am working hard at correcting. Just the other morning I decided to head upstairs to fix a snack and instead of having on my usual short sleeve tee and sweat pants, I just threw on the pretty blue soft robe. As I turned on the water to rinse out a glass the sleeve of my robe got soaked. I thought to myself…perhaps wearing long sleeves in the kitchen has other potential hazards. Our home cooks electric so there are no flames waiting to jump out to ignite the sleeve but for someone who cooks using gas any long sleeves could lead to a FLAMING DISASTER.
I am listing a few things to remember as the cook moves about creating those 2011 kitchen masterpieces:

1.Remember to always use hot pads and not grab towels or dish clothes to handle hot pots/pans
2.When stirring hot items, stir away from you
3.When removing the lid off hot item remove it away from you (just a few days ago I removed the top from the crock-pot towards me and my arm got a pretty good steam burn…ouch)!!!
4.Learn to use the proper knife for the job and use it properly
5.Take your time…rushing in the kitchen often leads to preventable accidents
These are just a few tips to start off to with...let's see what other ones we can come up with...be sure to add to the comment section…until later...bon appetit