International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31, and this year’s theme is “Recognizing those people who go unseen.” It is important to “acknowledge people in our communities who are affected by overdose but might go unseen in the crisis.” According to...
One simple (yet not so simple) thing we can do to improve our health is to lower our added sugar consumption! Many of us consume more added sugars than we realize, which inadvertently causes us to consume extra calories with zero nutrients. According to the...
It is commonly known that food and water are vital for human survival. While someone can go a day or two, or even a few without either, the body will require them soon enough. Food provides the body with energy and water hydrates the body to function properly. Another element that is essential for...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) chose the slogan More Than Enough to highlight the value every one of us holds regardless of diagnosis, appearance, socioeconomic status, background, or ability. NAMI reminds us that “showing up...
Adolescence is an exciting time of notable milestones, growing independence, and responsibilities relished by both caregivers and youth. Despite that, adolescence can be challenging. On top of the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, today’s social demands and circumstances- think tech use...
El dicho en ingles traducido a "Si no haces tiempo para tu bienestar, te verás obligado a hacer tiempo para tu enfermedad" ha resonado con muchas personas recientemente. Es un simple recordatorio de que priorizar la salud de uno es importante y que el bienestar comienza con el individuo. A menudo,...
The saying “If you don’t make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.” has resonated with many people recently. It is a simple reminder that prioritizing one’s health is important and that wellness begins with the individual. Often, we are busy focusing on others...
Often when I talk to adults about self-care the conversation leads to changes people want to make in their life. These changes may be physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. This seems natural as taking the time to recognize where we do and don’t take care of ourselves builds self-awareness and...
The start of a new year brings a renewed purpose for self-improvement and personal growth. Health and exercise are usually a part of that vision for progress. Whether you have an already established exercise routine or are just starting, I encourage you to include two key components of fitness-...
As the familiar holiday jingle goes “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Well, not for everyone! Surveys indicate 45% of people living in the United States would choose to skip out on the holidays, rather than deal with the stress of it all.
No matter what holidays you celebrate, the...
