Posted June 26, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Put Your Best Foot Forward

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Oh, my aching feet…. We all know when your feet hurt, it feels like your whole body hurts.

Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D. recently wrote a great blog about foot health. I loved it, and I think you will, too! Rather than try to recap all of the useful suggestions, I am […]

Posted June 19, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Spontaneous Laughter

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You may already be a big fan of laughter, but if you need a bit more convincing of why laughter is the best medicine, according to science we laugh so we can survive.

Even in children who are deaf or blind, spontaneous laughter emerges in the first few months of life. […]

Posted June 5, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

A to Z of Healing

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When it comes to healing, one size does not fit all. In fact, navigating a health challenge is not only personal, but sometimes totally unique.

Bob lived through complications of treatment no one before him had ever survived. Hank is the only known person to have his own heart beat while […]

Posted December 27, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Volunteering!

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Years ago I was the Community Director for the March of Dimes. I was the only paid staff; all the real work was done by volunteers.

In an article about the Hugging Saint (Mata Amritanandamayi Devi), affectionately called Amma, a woman was sharing how much volunteering connects her to her community. […]

Posted December 13, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Achoo! Stay Home with Colds or Flu

During times of seasonal illness (cold and flu season), it is wise for us to create a culture that expects folks with a bug to stay home and take good care of themselves, and return to work and school and the gym once they are recovered.

Natural treatment of colds and flu include:

Get […]

Posted December 6, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Shampoo Savvy

This tip for well-being has more questions than answers.

Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA) is a synthetic chemical used as a foaming agent. Since 2012,it has been listed as a known carcinogen. The good news is, makers of shampoo are beginning to agree to not use this cancer-causing chemical.

In the meantime, many people have […]

Posted November 29, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Portion Size

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Most of us have probably all been at a restaurant where portion size was actually embarrassing. I remember my niece’s saying she was not very hungry so she just ordered a hot dog and fries. When her meal was delivered, it was a whopping one-pound hot dog and enough fries for six […]

Posted November 22, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Thankful for Balance

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Holidays can be extra stressful when family members come together and eat (or drink) too much, get too little sleep, and trigger old habit patterns buried deeply within our culture.

Take a look at a few previously published hints for handling emotions well:

Posted January 8, 2014 in Wholesome Thoughts, […]

Posted November 15, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Tree Climbing

Debra’s Wellness Tips If you have difficulty remembering where you left your car keys, you may benefit from finding yourself up a tree. Literally! If the weather outside is not fit for tree-climbing, walk a balance beam.

Researchers at the University of North Florida have discovered that proprioceptively dynamic activities can dramatically improve […]

Posted November 8, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Anti-Antibiotics

Two companies —Panera and Chipotle—earned an “A” when it comes to antibiotic-free food sources. This is very good news for all of us, as antibiotic resistance is considered one of the top five health threats facing Americans today.

Each year, more than 2 million people across the country get infections that are resistant to […]