Posted August 10, 2019 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
They were traveling from Florida, where they had wintered, back to their Northern home. It was a stressful even for both of them, but even more so for her, given his physical limitations from the strokes. His wheelchair was where an aisle seat would normally be. She was seated next to […]
Posted November 11, 2018 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Work can be a double-edged sword. It can stimulate creativity, generate feelings of well-being, and enhance social connections. But, like everything in life, there is an upper threshold that can turn a benefit into a liability. The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research at the University of Melbourne invited 3,500 […]
Posted February 5, 2017 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Many people are not even aware they have a vagus nerve, let alone fully appreciating its role in helping counteract the negative health impact of an overactive sympathetic nervous system (that hyper vigilant fight-or-flight response). Simply put, vagus nerve stimulation calms you down.
Unless you’re a yoga master, you cannot directly […]
Posted April 3, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Watching a video interview of a man (Jim Hamers) who has been called a total “responder” (the cancer disappeared) after going through chemotherapy for stage-4 pancreatic cancer was a rush. News is not always so good.
When asked by the reporter, what they attribute this miracle to, Jim and his wife shared […]
Posted December 20, 2015 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham 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 […]
Posted July 15, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Working hard for something I don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something I love is called passion.
Passion is fueled by love. It is love that lifts our wings and lets us fly over obstacles.
Share with someone else something you are passionate about. It will be meaningful to both […]
Posted May 3, 2015 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Mindfulness is certainly a hot topic right now. But what exactly is mindfulness, how do you become more mindful, and what can you expect to gain? The next few tips for Well-Being will focus on mindfulness; looking at the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual benefits.
Mindfulness is essentially your ability to bring your attention fully […]
Posted March 15, 2015 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham 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 […]
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