Posted August 28, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Giggle!

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Everything from getting a pet to taking a yoga class, from breathing deeply to walking in nature, and from eating foods rich in Omega-3s to avoiding caffeine has been associated with better health and well-being.

Nothing may be better for you though, than getting your giggle on!

Your laughing can lower […]

Posted August 21, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

A Chilling Way to Calm Down

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Emotions have a very significant role in our health and well-being. When strong emotions are triggered, difficulty in thinking occurs. We navigate best with a cool head. Literally….

According to Dr. Marsha Linehan, creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a surprisingly simple technique can calm you down immediately. The technique? Submerging your […]

Posted August 7, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Pattern of Eating

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Although experts don’t yet agree on how much fat we should be consuming, most agree all fats are not created equal. We do well eating a high ratio of unsaturated to saturated fats, with sources of unsaturated fats including olive and canola oils, nuts, seeds, and avocados.

Those words were not what […]

Posted July 17, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

As I Do

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Recently, I read this comment: As I do, I become. Every action that I perform is recorded in me.

Even though most of us have an intellectual understanding of this, it might be advantageous to look at some ways to help our bodies release the toxic residue of our past actions. […]

Posted July 3, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Prevent Swimmer’s Ear

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Pools, lakes, rivers, oceans: Summer is the time for swimming. Unfortunately, sometimes water can get caught in the ear canal, causing Swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is a bacterial or fungal infection. It can be quite painful, but is easily prevented.

According to a recent MedlinePlus article, the best way to prevent […]

Posted March 15, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Cholesterol

While you are still likely to enjoy optimal health by eating more vegetables and fruits, and less saturated fats, we are soon to start hearing the way we have been told to think about cholesterol in food may have not been accurate. A recent CBS news article, states that the USDA and Department of Health […]