Posted April 10, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
If you have been following Debra’s Wellness Tips for a while, you are already familiar with the multitude of health benefits derived from good fatty acids. A search at https://scs-matters.com for fatty acids will bring up tips about arthritis relief, migraine prevention, liver health, decreased inflammation, and much more.
However, in […]
Posted April 3, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Watching a video interview of a man (Jim Hamers) who has been called a total “responder” (the cancer disappeared) after going through chemotherapy for stage-4 pancreatic cancer was a rush. News is not always so good.
When asked by the reporter, what they attribute this miracle to, Jim and his wife shared […]
Posted March 27, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Jo Marchant holds a doctorate in genetics and medical microbiology and has written for New Scientist, Nature and Smithsonian. While working on her book, Cure, she explored how the power of the mind can be a significant resource for modern medicine.
Playing a special video game developed to help burn patients overcome […]
Posted March 20, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Most people know the importance of cardiovascular training and strength building exercises, but as people age, joints really need flexibility exercises. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, flexibility training is often overlooked.
The best flexibility training includes stretches that are held for 10-30 seconds, such as in yoga or pilates.
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Posted March 13, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Beyond the obvious (eggs, milk, and meat) some other foods last much longer if you keep them in the refrigerator.
Ten Foods You Should Refrigerate include a few I was not surprised by, but also some that might be new to you, too:
Apples (put a damp cloth over them in […]
Posted March 6, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Older adults with dementia were found to be deficient in Vitamin D. A recent study suggests that sufficient levels of Vitamin D—called the Sunshine Vitamin—might slow the decline of mental function.
Joshua Miller, chair of the department of nutritional sciences at Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences in New Brunswick, […]
Posted February 28, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
A friend is going through challenges as she and her husband deal with his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Right now, she has some wonderful support, but even as she appreciates the current situation, she anticipates a time in the future when she will be without it.
On Peggy Black’s Morning Message Day […]
Posted February 21, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
If you walk for regular exercise, a recent study found you will do well to walk a little faster and/or a little longer.
Make your goal to walk faster than three miles per hour, and average seven blocks per day. The result? You will enjoy about 50 percent lower risk of heart […]
Posted February 14, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Today is Valentine’s Day—a day about feeling love, yet, for many in the Northern hemisphere, February is the month people are prone to seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is no joke. It not only affects our moods: it also affects our appetite (increased carb cravings); our libido (lower romantic […]
Posted February 7, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Humans take pride in our ability to multitask, but neuroscience is showing that our brains are not as good at this as we might think. In fact, multitasking has been shown to depresses the brain’s memory and analytical functions.
In an article titled: Here’s Why You Ignore Everyone When You’re Texting, Dr. […]
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