Posted October 6, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Gluten Free Fun!

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I don’t think I have ever posted a recipe in my Tips for Well-being but these “Penguin Poppers” are just too cute to not share!

Take 18 pitted jumbo black olives. Cut a slit from top to bottom, lengthwise, into the side of each olive. Carefully insert about 1 […]

Posted September 29, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Safe Seeking of Integrative Medicine Practices

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For about a quarter of a century, I have been professionally engaged in education with regards to body, mind, and spirit. The focus has been primarily on innovation. It can be challenging to navigate the field, given there are sooooo many options worth investigating.

The National Center for Complementary […]

Posted September 22, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

If You Hate the Gym/Cologuard

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We all know exercise is important. Sedimentary lifestyles are known to cause or aggravate myriad health challenges.

But what if you are one of those who would rather visit the proctologist than go to the gym?

In case you did not know, proctology is a branch of medicine dealing […]

Posted September 15, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Reading, Writing, and Necrotizing Fasciitis

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For those who are not in year-round school, autumn is the time students generally return to school. When I was a kid, we learned reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic. Today, people need to know about so much more.

For example, people need to know about necrotizing fasciitis.

Often called […]

Posted September 8, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

All Things Prostate/Reflexology

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Not everyone has a prostate gland, and not everyone with a prostate gland has a problem. However, everyone knows someone.

Can you imagine our history if only someone with the disease had been interested in polio?

So today’s wellness tip is simply a link to everything you ever […]

Posted September 1, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Salty Lemonade Reminder

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I had two clients in the past week who needed to cancel an appointment with me because of an active migraine headache.

I have had migraines, and I know how debilitating they can be. It is probably time to post the information about salty lemonade again.

Add a couple […]

Posted August 25, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Save Your Back

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The best way to save your back is to use your legs.

Improper lifting technique is the most frequent cause of back strain and injury.

Play it SAFE, by remembering these four healthy lifting habits:

Squat, or bend your hips and knees to lower yourself into position for […]

Posted August 18, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Gel Water

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When a friend mentioned the health benefits of ‘structured water’ or ‘gel water,’ I soon came across the name of scientist Jerry Pollack, Ph.D., part of the Bioengineering Department at the University of Washington.

You know by now, a good litmus test is whether anybody is getting rich on your […]

Posted August 11, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Manual Medicine

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To say that ‘manual medicine’ is as old as medicine itself, is gospel truth.

It [manual medicine] was practiced in Thailand 4,000 years ago and used in ancient Egypt. Hippocrates, the founder of modern medicine, used traction and leverage techniques to treat spinal disorders. In the 19th century “bone […]

Posted August 4, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Biotoxin Illness

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Even though most people have not yet become familiar with the term ‘biotoxin illness’ we all need to pay attention.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE educate yourselves. Check out the emerging information that is available online. A good foundation is Michael A. Pinto’s article: 10 Questions About Water-Damaged Buildings. Here are […]