Posted August 28, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham 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 Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
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 14, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Research has once again shown a link exists between poor hydration and difficulty maintaining an ideal weight. People who aren’t hydrated enough have been found to have a higher body mass index (BMI) than those who are. See Weight Loss and Water.
I have previously written about the benefits of your being […]
Posted July 3, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
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 January 27, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Henry David Thoreau said it’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.
We are not strangers to the idea that our perception gives our experience meaning, but we are new to being masters of managing our world view. Remember this the next time you make a mountain out […]
Posted January 16, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
She was still recovering from the loss of her husband ten years prior, brought to a renewal of the sharp pain of grief as she anticipated their son’s up-coming wedding: feeling the loss, dreading the day, thinking herself helpless to feel joy in the event, she set about shopping online for silver shoes […]
Posted January 3, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
A new year often presents itself with wonderful opportunity to invite life changes. If you have not yet found favorite exercise forms, consider making a commitment to try a new one every quarter this year. For example, sign up for a yoga class now; check out Tai Chi in the spring; join […]
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 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 […]
Posted March 8, 2015 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham While not everyone thinks of his- or herself as a “victim of trauma” or feels the need for formal trauma treatment, most would agree that we all have a need for experiencing a greater sense of safety within the body.
Recently I was fortunate to attend an online lecture by the author of the article […]
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