Posted November 1, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Butter has Benefits

Consumption of butter is growing worldwide at a rate of 2-4% each year. According to a new study, that may be good news.

“The conclusion of this report is simple,” the study authors write. “Natural unprocessed fats are healthy and key to the evolution of society that focuses on developing healthy individuals, not just […]

Posted October 25, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Naturally Sweet

Some things are worth repeating. That is certainly the case with the reminder about the health risks of large quantities of refined sugar. According to Yale Health, you want to prevent Sugar Shock by learning to avoid hidden sugar!

Sugar shock The average American eats about 22 teaspoons of added sugar every day. This […]

Posted October 18, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

More to Life

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing,” Viktor Frankl, a prominent Jewish psychiatrist and neurologist in Vienna, wrote in Man’s Search for Meaning, “the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”

Frankl was arrested and transported to a Nazi […]

Posted October 11, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Healing with Color

Everyone is affected by color. We use color metaphorically to speak about our emotions. Someone might be feeling blue. Life might be rosy. Especially if you are indoors much of your day—affected by artificial lighting—perhaps you can improve your mood (and your health) by being intentional about healing with color.

Research has shown that color […]

Posted October 4, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Tennis Elbow

Repetitive stress injuries are not pleasant, especially those that might be work-related. Fortunately, as with many other things in life, our actions can prevent pain and promote healing. That is certainly the case for relief from Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow).

The suggested home exercises from the Orthopedic Center of Illinois are simple, easy, and […]