Tag Archives: Prevention

Focus, breathe, stretch into health

worked up a sweat in my first yoga class and reunited with my former self, in a sense. This began last week when a friend talked about her chakras. The word made me laugh. I mean, it is a funny … Continue reading

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Chronic illness and social media in 2013

ere we are on the edge of the New Year, 2013. Take a look back, survey the past year. How was it? Consider your health and the health of those you love. Good health is the foundation of our being. … Continue reading

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Avoid the booby trap of breast cancer

Death be damned. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Have you scheduled your mammogram? No, you say; you are one of many women over age 40 electing to forgo a mammogram? Well, that is your prerogative as a woman. It’s … Continue reading

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Hot for Cold, Natural Water Refreshment

The dog days of summer bring back memories of childhood and food. My mother was a pragmatist regarding everything including food.  Anything impractical was unnecessary. We didn’t have a lot of money. Good food, to me, back then was the … Continue reading

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The Affordable Care Act: it’s time has come.

With elation, many are relieved to leave the worry of health care drifting like dust. Let’s kick it to the curb and forget about it. Except, of course, for the historical context or value. Someday the next generations will read … Continue reading

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Health Communication and Public Health

Health communication is making a comeback to the public eye as a force for health policy development  and community revitalization. Health communication is an important part of public health programs. Many folks have asked me; what does the field of … Continue reading

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The Shingles Virus: Be Aware and Prepared

Henry David Thoreau gave us the good advice to live deliberately. His time was long ago, but he was ahead of it, in my opinion. In order to do this—Live Deliberately— good health is essential. The health of our cells … Continue reading

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Measles: Not Meager Enough

Vaccinations are like chicken soup; something that is good for mind and body in a healthy, preventative way. Vaccinations are on my mind thanks to media buzz about prevention and diseases. Today, it seems people are in favor of vaccinating … Continue reading

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Shining Light on Vitamin D

Gray skies abound after a glorious weekend of blue skies and sunshine. Do you find dark, rainy days a bit depressing? I can accept one or two and even be grateful for the opportunity to get stuff done indoors, but … Continue reading

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Take prevention personally

Are prevention efforts too little too late after a cancer diagnosis? Choosing a healthy option should be easy, but for many, it is not. Choose a carrot over a cookie. Choose to breathe deeply instead of smoking a butt. Choose … Continue reading

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