The common cold is big business. An estimated $3 billion a year is spent on over the counter medications for the common cold. There are multiple different options for a variety of symptoms. Do you take a capsule, a tablet, a liquid or an effervescent? You can choose to address just one symptom with this […]
The start of a new year is often a time of reflection and introspection. A time to set goals, create vision boards and start shiny new planners. It is also the perfect time for a Self Care ReviewTM. Balanced health requires that we are both reactive and proactive. Being reactive is easy, when we realize […]
We were sitting in the waiting room again, but this time was different, this was the last one. The last chemo treatment in Tom’s regimen. I look over at Tom and can see the toll this has taken on him. His face is thin, and he looks tired, he gets winded easily and there are […]
Do you know that cholesterol is not all bad, in fact there is “good” cholesterol? Well, here it is. Let me bust some common cholesterol myths right now starting with the myth that “cholesterol is cholesterol” because it’s not. Depending on which of its buddies cholesterol is floating through your blood with makes a massive […]
I heard him sit up on the edge of the bed. “Are you alright?” I asked softly, trying not to startle him in the dark. “I can’t sleep, I’m shaking again” he replied. The last time he had the shakes was when he stepped down the dosage on his pain patch. He went through withdrawals. […]
The holidays are here – a time of year that’s known for its stress. You probably have several invitations to gatherings, a long list of people you need to send holiday cards to, and the daunting task of braving the shopping mall crowds to find gifts for your loved ones. All of this, on top […]
There are over 3 million Americans that follow a gluten free diet these days. Chances are you already know someone that eats gluten free. You may even have a gluten free eater at your table this holiday season. Eating gluten free is much easier today than it was when I discovered my own gluten intolerance […]
If you are like most people you operate at full speed from the time you get up until the time you go to bed. We live in a day and age that keeps us busy and stressed. How many times has your busy life and to-do list kept you from taking care of yourself? Exhaustion, […]
There were several days of mail in the box when I opened it. So many things had been going on lately and getting the mail just wasn’t on the priority list. These days the mail didn’t bring many good things, bills from doctors and EOBs from insurance companies made up the bulk of it. Just […]
Nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has heard (and maybe lived through) the intense focus on how much you eat. This has gotten way too much attention […]
The familiar chirp of my cellphone signaled a text message. For a minute the message didn’t make any sense to me. It was from the scheduling department of Arizona Oncology. “Reply YES to confirm your family’s 5 appts starting at 11:00am” Both Tom & I had appointments the same day, we would both see the […]
Would you like to reduce overeating, get help with weight loss and reduce your risk of diabetes? Would you like it to be simple? Try mindful eating. Mindful eating is allowing yourself to be aware and nurtured by the food you are eating. By following your own inner wisdom you begin to nourish yourself with […]