Posted February 28, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Stress Journal

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A friend is going through challenges as she and her husband deal with his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Right now, she has some wonderful support, but even as she appreciates the current situation, she anticipates a time in the future when she will be without it.

On Peggy Black’s Morning Message Day […]

Posted February 21, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Walk a Little Faster

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If you walk for regular exercise, a recent study found you will do well to walk a little faster and/or a little longer.

Make your goal to walk faster than three miles per hour, and average seven blocks per day. The result? You will enjoy about 50 percent lower risk of heart […]

Posted February 14, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Don't be SAD

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Today is Valentine’s Day—a day about feeling love, yet, for many in the Northern hemisphere, February is the month people are prone to seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is no joke. It not only affects our moods: it also affects our appetite (increased carb cravings); our libido (lower romantic […]

Posted February 7, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Downside to Multitasking

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Humans take pride in our ability to multitask, but neuroscience is showing that our brains are not as good at this as we might think. In fact, multitasking has been shown to depresses the brain’s memory and analytical functions.

In an article titled: Here’s Why You Ignore Everyone When You’re Texting, Dr. […]

Posted January 31, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Relief for Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis

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This tip was inspired by my sister-in-law, Cindy, who has been suffering with discomfort from heel spurs and plantar fasciitis for some time now. Her question to me was simply, “What can be done to eliminate the pain and create healing?”

With a quick internet search, we soon saw videos, read websites, […]

Posted January 24, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Overcoming Cravings

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It is probably no surprise to most people that the food industry giants have been experts at engineering foods to increase cravings. In the #1 New York Times bestseller Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, Michael Moss says, “It’s not that they engineer bliss points for sweetness in things […]

Posted January 17, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Heal a Sore Throat Naturally

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Sore throats can be pretty common. Fortunately, you can heal your sore throat naturally with Chinese reflexology. Two distinct points are indicated for sore throat relief.

The first is Throat point at the tip of the webbing between your big toe and the second toe. Here is an image provided by […]

Posted January 10, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Mindfulness Practice

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If developing a mindfulness practice has been part of your “should” list you may appreciate knowing in 2015 scientists uncovered even more benefits of meditation.

Mindfulness does take practice, and you can expect your mind will wander. When thoughts about the past and the future come in, mental noting is helpful. In […]

Posted January 3, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Brand New Start

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A new year often presents itself with wonderful opportunity to invite life changes. If you have not yet found favorite exercise forms, consider making a commitment to try a new one every quarter this year. For example, sign up for a yoga class now; check out Tai Chi in the spring; join […]

Posted December 20, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Giving (Yourself) the Perfect Gift

Debra’s Wellness Tips Gift-giving can be a delightful experience, but at times the pressure can result in stress and panic about so much to do.

In 3 Reasons for Gift Giving, we remember what is most important:

In the movie “The Waltons,” John Boy wants to be a writer instead of a farmer […]