Eating in restaurants is a great way to socialize with friends, especially when we don’t have to prepare or cook the food ourselves. Yes, it's loads of fun, but one thing to be mindful about is food safety!...
Rules vs. Boundaries!
Today I wanted to talk about Rules vs. Boundaries. One definition I found to explain rules is "explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere."...
Tips For Social Anxiety!
The Social Anxiety Institute describes social anxiety as "the fear of being judged and evaluated negatively by other people, leading to feelings of inadequacy, inferiority, self-consciousness, embarrassment,...
9 Things We Can Learn From Hazel!
My husband and I discovered that the 60s show "Hazel" was on Antenna TV and started watching it. Mark had never watched as a kid, but I did and remembered how much I enjoyed it. Hazel ran from 1961 - 1966 and...
Be Your Own Health Advocate!
Back in 2012 and beyond, I suffered from debilitating hip and back pain. I took it upon myself to become my own "health advocate" and searched for a practitioner who could help me with the pain, no matter how...
Lewy Body Dementia!
As time goes on, it's common to experience changes in memory and thinking, which is known as Cognitive Decline. One stage that may arise is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), where memory issues are noticeable...
Could this Tasty Tea Reduce Water Weight and Aid Digestion?
How's your digestion? The more we age, the more health issues occasionally pop up. Gotta love getting older! During my first visit to a Nutritional Therapist, we spoke about healthy nutrition. She also...
Smart Home Technology!
Are you familiar with the concept of "aging in place"? Aging in place refers to individuals choosing to remain in their own homes as they grow older. "Baby Boomers are living longer and are drinking the...
Music Therapy Boosts Brain Activity for Dementia Patients!
There are many reasons we experience memory issues like lack of sleep, medications, stress, drinking too much alcohol, and depression. As we age it's not uncommon to forget words or where the car keys are,...
Memory Loss!
As we get older, sometimes our short term memory doesn't cooperate favorably. Memories are a huge part of our lives, but what happens when they start to fade? It can be challenging and frustrating to deal...
Drinking Alcohol Is Not Healthy!
People turn to alcohol for various reasons. Some seek relaxation, or use alcohol as a crutch in order to socialize. Some like to celebrate or use alcohol as a coping mechanism for emotional challenges or even...
Anti-Inflammatory Foods!
The Cleveland Clinic says that "When your body activates your immune system, it sends out inflammatory cells. These cells attack bacteria or heal damaged tissue. If your body sends out inflammatory cells when...