October is the month for prevention observation. Some items included in this month are: fire safety, breast cancer awareness, and heart attack and stroke preventions. You would think with all the times we go to the doctor’s to stay well, that we could remember the simple preventions and reviews that can not only save our...
Do you know how your food is prepared? What are the main ingredients? Are there added items you don’t need as part of your nutritional choices? What are some better choices for daily changes if needed? Reading the nutritional labels on packages and premade food can be important if you have any dietary restrictions like...
As we age, the body can be very aware of its standard of health or well being vs illness or disease. Opposite of when we were younger and an upset stomach could have been from a multitude of reasons, such as anxiety, bad food, or illness such as the flu, just to name a few....
Dehydration is a huge consideration during the summer months, as it leads to symptoms that include weakness, fatigue, excessive thirst, and sweat. It also effects physical attributes of the skin, kidneys, and mental orientation, as well as weight loss. Water makes up 60% of the bodies physical attributes and can be depleted by extreme temperatures,...
There are many that say music is the noise of the soul. If this is your soul, you are richly blessed.Not only does music encourage creativity in the brain, but it can literally also change the chemical signals in the brain. I have one client that swears that if she is listening to uplifting music...
It is more and more frequent that we address skin care as the warmer weather approaches. In the next couple of months, we will reach record highs and in this area, we are troubled by drought on a yearly basis. So, here are a couple of reminders for your outdoor adventures. Lord, grant that I...
Many of us as we age are inclined to believe that we can relax a little more and not have it be a factor on our health. This is not accurate and in the aging process we can endure with problems like foot pain, tenderness, numbing and callouses, or bunions that can directly affect our...
In most cases, genetics is the main cause for eye issues. Most common for aging are cataracts. This clouding of the lens of the eye can cause blindness if left untreated. Keeping in mind that cataracts are not treated surgically until deemed necessary, at which time your eye doctor will schedule to have the lens...
Temperance comes to mind as we move from the year of 2020. Temperance is defined by Webster as a moderation in action, thought, or feeling or as the restraint of a habitual indulgence of the appetites or passions. Temperance helps one learn to have control over actions, thoughts, or feelings. This moderation can be practiced in all instances...
No matter your thought on this illness, or its validity of origin, let me just reiterate we are, “better to play it safe than to be sorry.” We as caregivers to your loved ones will continue to follow safety guidelines. We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately. Benjamin...