Posted June 25, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Going Raw

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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” ~ Hippocrates

I love being a centrist when it comes to food. I am not a vegan, but I have some favorite vegan recipes. I am not a vegetarian, but I welcome meatless meals—for my health and for the health of the […]

Posted June 18, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Shared Space

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The idea of cohabitating with others is customarily reserved for romantic partnerships or family of origin, or those sharing a residence. Here are some poignant words from an article about cohabitating by Madisyn Taylor, (Daily Om), about the importance of respect with regards to relating:

We need to remember that in […]

Posted June 11, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

White Waterfall

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The word “shirataki” means white waterfall. Shirataki are traditional Japanese noodles. Made from the konjac yam, they are thin, translucent, gelatinous and delicious!

Just do an internet search for “shirataki recipies” and see all the options that come up. One that caught my eye was “Why My Fridge is Never Without Shirataki […]

Posted June 4, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Change!

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June is sometimes called the month of weddings. It is also often filled with graduations. And of course, for some June will hold a memorial service/funeral/or celebration of life. June may not be a month unique for change, however, as within every month everything is changing.

Here are some things Nick […]

Posted May 28, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember those who died in active military service. It was traditionally observed on May 30, but now the official observation is on the last Monday in May.

Memorial Day picnics are notoriously calorie laden, with hamburgers and hotdogs and potato chips. If you […]

Posted May 21, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Celeriac

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Celeriac is the root of a special variety of celery. It was mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey as selinon. Celeriac is also called turnip-rooted celery, knob celery, or celery root.

While it is far from the most beautiful vegetable you will ever see, hidden beneath that rough exterior (like some people you […]

Posted May 14, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

RUNch

Debra’s Wellness Tips Ugh, when do I have time to work out. (I say before a 45 minute nap.)

No week designed for buying cards and flowers and honoring motherhood would be complete without addressing the importance of moms (and others) making time for regular exercise. Many women (and men) work long days then have […]

Posted May 7, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Slow Breathing

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Most of us have been told breathing more deeply and slowly is beneficial. Practitioners of yoga have used breathing for relaxation for millennia.

We humans usually breathe fifteen to eighteen times per minute. We may think that we breathe only through the nostrils or lungs, but actually our whole body breathes. […]

Posted April 30, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Tick Time

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Every year this time I write a tip about ticks. I am a big fan of nature, and there are some things you can do to make sure you have a safe and happy time outdoors.

Summing things up, ticks carry diseases. Best to wear long pants, tuck in your shirt, […]

Posted April 23, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Joints Popping

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Have you ever stood up after sitting for a while and had your joints pop? Studies now conclude the poppings may be irritating but they’re typically normal. (See Medline Plus)

When I was a kid, every time I straightened my arm out completely, my elbow popped. I made a bit of […]