Tips to Help You Practice Mindful Eating Part 3 of 3
By Melinda Smith, MA, Jeanne Segal PhD., and Robert Segal, MA Editor’s Note: This month concludes the article from HelpGuide.org on emotional eating versus mindful eating. Previous articles discussed the difference between emotional and mindful eating, understanding emotional eating, and tips to help control emotional eating. Following are some tips to practice mindful eating. Emotional […]
Healthy Habits During Pregnancy
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Congratulations! You’re expecting a baby. Whether this is your first baby or fifth, it is critical that you take care of yourself and your growing baby by continuing to follow healthy habits, or by establishing new ones. It’s all too easy to let things slide with […]
Drug-Free Alternative for Treating Pain
Submitted by Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center America is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Sales of prescription opioids have nearly quadrupled since 1999. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2012 alone enough opioid prescriptions were written for “every American adult to have their own bottle of pills.” Prescription opioids, […]
Nine Bone-Chilling Facts About Osteoporosis
Submitted by Shannon Laesch, APN, and Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center No bones about it, osteoporosis — bone loss — is a serious disease, though, fortunately, testing and treatments are available, so you can protect yourself and those you care about. The facts and stats To help you handle […]
Bullying Defined
Information from StopBullying.gov Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. In order to be considered bullying, the behavior must be […]
Food Safety Tips for Parents and Caregiver
By Marianne Gravely, Food Safety Technical Information Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA Back to school, back to the books, back in the saddle, or back in the car for all the parents. The new school year means its back to packing lunches and after-school snacks for students, scouts, athletes, dancers, and all the […]
Aging Gracefully While Aging Safely Avoiding Risky Procedures and Empty Promises
By Amy Kennard Raise your hand if you’ve looked in the mirror and tugged a little at those creases around your mouth, frowned at those frown lines, or widened those eyes to make the crows’ feet disappear. Who can relate to feeling that flash of heat that makes you want to tear your clothes off? […]
Manage Diabetic Pets at Home
Chances are good that you know someone who has diabetes. However, you may not realize this disease that commonly affects humans is on the rise among dogs and cats. Like humans, a diagnosis of diabetes requires lifestyle changes and heightened health monitoring, yet, with proper care, your pet can live a full and active life. […]
Looking at Senior Living Communities
By Steven A. Buttice What is home? This writer believes home is a major part of our identity. Chances are, a married couple bought the home at a very exciting time of life. Families were raised in the home. Memories surround each room and piece of furniture. Vibrant bedroom colors may have been chosen by […]
Am I Worrying Too Much?
By Jennifer Morrison, PsyD Postdoctoral Resident, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates A lot of people find themselves worrying about their children, their families, their bills, and other things on a regular basis. The amount of worrying and what you worry about can greatly vary from person to person. Time spent worrying can […]