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5 Elements of a Healthy Plate
March is National Nutrition Month where everyone is encouraged to learn how to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating habits. On your plate, you want to include healthy foods from all the food groups. According to the US Department of Agriculture, there are 5 elements that should be included on your plate…
7 Ways to Keep Your Immune System Healthy
The immune system is our body’s defense against germs. The most common germs that can enter our body can include bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and toxins. Although not all germs are dangerous, some can make you very sick leading to a number of illnesses such as strep throat, pneumonia, chicken pox, influenza…
5 Elements of a Well-Rounded Fitness Plan
Whether you are looking to take your first steps in fitness or wanting to take your exercise goals to the next level, you may have a few questions about what your personal exercise plan should look like. You may be wondering what kind(s) of exercises should I be doing? The goal is to have a well-rounded exercise routine…
3 Things That Happen When We Don’t Exercise
Research supports the claims about the benefits of exercise to your health. Doctors recommend that it is needed. In my previous blog post, I talk about 4 Reasons Why We Should Exercise if you haven’t already checked it out. However, we often focus on the benefits of exercise…
4 Reasons Why We Exercise
There are several things to consider when it comes to the elements of healthy living such as attending all routine doctor’s visits, maintaining a nutritious diet, and regular physical activity. In order to achieve and sustain good health, physical activity is a core component for staying healthy. Therefore, it should not be left out…
Support for Caregivers
Caregiving can seem like a long laundry list of things that can be overwhelming. Because it is not an easy task and comes with responsibilities, in the long run it can result in a range of emotions. The emotional toll can break even the most resilient of us. Going through all the steps to make sure things are…
Caregiving Tips 101
The role of caregiving can be a huge responsibility. Your plate can be full of many things think and talk about. There are many things to put into place to take care of a loved one while also honoring their wishes. It can be a bit overwhelming at times. However, it is important to understand the many…
Lifting Up Our Caregivers
November marks the celebration of National Caregivers’ Month. It is a time to recognize, give praise and support to those who dedicate their time to caring for others. You are the heroes the world needs to know of, but get very little (if any) recognition. But who is a caregiver? This is anyone who steps up to care…
Support Resources for Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
Imagine receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, going through the treatment process and moving on. It sounds like a simple 1-2-3 process, but it is no easy task. This can all take a toll on us physically, mentally and emotionally. The desire to go back to our ‘normal’ way of life can at…
Nutrition for Breast Cancer Health
Nutrition and healthy eating is an essential component for our overall well being. The components of a nutrient-dense diet is particularly important when it comes to our breast health. It can help to reduce your risk of breast cancer and its chances of reoccurrence. To speak further on the topic of cancer and nutrition…
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