Posted February 18, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Fruit or Fiction

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Every day we hear the caution to avoid carbs, and some people put fruit on the the top of the no-no list. That might be fiction. The body needs carbs, and fruit is a great source. Here are some common-sense cautions:

A can of soda, for example, has about 40 grams […]

Posted February 11, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Hug for Health!

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Well, it seems that love and companionship is good for your health. People in love and those with good relationships have lower blood pressure, less depression, and report feeling better over all.

We like to hold hands, get hugs, and make whoopie. In most cases, love and wellness go hand-in-hand.

This […]

Posted February 4, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Chewing Gum

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If you want to put a little kick in your walking speed, you may just want to add chewing gum to your workout.

Roughly, you chew about 75 times per minute, but walk only 60 steps per minute, says Steve Morrison, the director of research at the school of physical therapy […]

Posted January 28, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Changing Feet

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As our bodies shrink with age, our feet often seem to get bigger. Our feet are not actually growing but changes in the ligaments can cause our feet to get wider and longer.

Some good advice for foot care regardless of our age includes buying shoes that fit well and feel […]

Posted January 21, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Sweet Dreams

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Matthew Walker, professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and author of the new book Why We Sleep, has demonstrated that people who achieved REM sleep during a nap were better able to judge facial expressions afterward than those who’d napped without reaching REM. REM sleep (rapid eye movement sleep) […]

Posted January 14, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Al Dente

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Al dente describes pasta cooked to be firm to the bite. The word is Italian and “to the tooth” is the literal meaning.

Julie Upton, nutrition pro, writes in “You’re Eating Pasta Wrong” pasta eaten the Italian way has a lower glycemic index.

The average GI of al dente penne pasta […]

Posted January 7, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

SMART Goals

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If you can’t see it, you most likely will struggle to be it. The “IT” might be healthier or happier or even more committed to your own well-being. Research indicates you will have more success if you take some time and write down specifics about your goals.

I did an internet search […]

Posted December 31, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Get a Group!

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Out with the old, in with the new…. If you are like millions of others the New Year is a time for making positive health changes. If you are truly sincere, the first step to your success just might be to get a group.

“For most people, it’s difficult to stay consistent […]

Posted December 24, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Healthy Holidays

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When I did a search for tips for healthy holidays, zillions of things came up. I loved the image and the message of this one, and I hope Julie, The Girl on the Move, appreciates your seeing it.

This week, keep your eye on the prize. Merry Christmas to those […]

Posted December 17, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Beat the Blues

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Body, mind, emotions…. these are not just linked, they are hard wired.

A 2002 study looked at the overall sugar consumption per person in six nations – Canada, France, Germany, South Korea, New Zealand and the U.S. – and directly linked sugar consumption to higher rates of major depression.

A study […]