Foot Care for People with Diabetes
Foot care should be taken very seriously for all people, but especially for people with diabetes. If proper foot care is not maintained, it can result in serious negative consequences. Neuropathy...
Category: Health
Food Insecurity and Food Deserts
Food Insecurity and Food Deserts are terms used in the news to describe society’s status with food. With the Covid-19 pandemic, issues with food insecurity have greatly increased. What is Food...
Vitamin E
Why We Need It Vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin, plays a broad role in promoting health. It primarily serves as an antioxidant that helps protect the body from the effects of free radicals. Free...
Handwashing – It Makes a Difference!
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Washing hands with soap and clean, warm, running water for 20 seconds is the best way....
How Can You Help Your Child Practice Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating is an eating method that has been studied for quite some time now. Some people may not have realized that they have been practicing intuitive eating most of their lives until they...
Goal Setting
The Importance of Goal Setting Goal setting is very influential when it comes to our well-being and productivity. Without goals, people would have no path to follow and would achieve very little....
Meditation
What is Meditation? Meditation is a mental practice designed to improve concentration, increase awareness in present surroundings, and familiarize yourself with the nature of your mind. While...
Physical Activity for Children
The rate of childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate, doubling over the past 30 years. Obesity and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure risks...
HEALTHY LIVING: The Scoop on Reusable Water Bottles
Water is vital to life. In fact, the human body is made up of approximately 60% water. As a general rule of thumb, individuals should drink 64 ounces of water per day. Fortunately, in the U.S.,...
A Clean, Safe, Healthy Kitchen & Home: Controlling the Critters
Cleanliness and order in the home are important. Pests such as ants, cockroaches, flies, and mice eat and spoil food, damage belongings, and carry germs that may spread diseases. The best way to...
A Clean, Safe, Healthy Kitchen & Home: The Importance of Keeping Your Kitchen Clean and Safe
Creating a clean and safe kitchen is an important step to a healthy home. A clean house will help reduce your family’s risk of exposure to many indoor pollutants such as bacteria, and allergens,...
Measuring Portions – How much am I really eating?
When trying to reach or stay at a healthy weight, it is important to focus on portion sizes. Focusing on portion sizes can keep you from overeating. A “portion” is the amount of food that you choose...