Posted January 31, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Relief for Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis

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This tip was inspired by my sister-in-law, Cindy, who has been suffering with discomfort from heel spurs and plantar fasciitis for some time now. Her question to me was simply, “What can be done to eliminate the pain and create healing?”

With a quick internet search, we soon saw videos, read websites, […]

Posted January 24, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Overcoming Cravings

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It is probably no surprise to most people that the food industry giants have been experts at engineering foods to increase cravings. In the #1 New York Times bestseller Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, Michael Moss says, “It’s not that they engineer bliss points for sweetness in things […]

Posted January 17, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Heal a Sore Throat Naturally

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Sore throats can be pretty common. Fortunately, you can heal your sore throat naturally with Chinese reflexology. Two distinct points are indicated for sore throat relief.

The first is Throat point at the tip of the webbing between your big toe and the second toe. Here is an image provided by […]

Posted January 10, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Mindfulness Practice

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If developing a mindfulness practice has been part of your “should” list you may appreciate knowing in 2015 scientists uncovered even more benefits of meditation.

Mindfulness does take practice, and you can expect your mind will wander. When thoughts about the past and the future come in, mental noting is helpful. In […]

Posted January 3, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Brand New Start

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A new year often presents itself with wonderful opportunity to invite life changes. If you have not yet found favorite exercise forms, consider making a commitment to try a new one every quarter this year. For example, sign up for a yoga class now; check out Tai Chi in the spring; join […]

Posted December 27, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Volunteering!

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Years ago I was the Community Director for the March of Dimes. I was the only paid staff; all the real work was done by volunteers.

In an article about the Hugging Saint (Mata Amritanandamayi Devi), affectionately called Amma, a woman was sharing how much volunteering connects her to her community. […]

Posted December 20, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Giving (Yourself) the Perfect Gift

Debra’s Wellness Tips Gift-giving can be a delightful experience, but at times the pressure can result in stress and panic about so much to do.

In 3 Reasons for Gift Giving, we remember what is most important:

In the movie “The Waltons,” John Boy wants to be a writer instead of a farmer […]

Posted December 13, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Achoo! Stay Home with Colds or Flu

During times of seasonal illness (cold and flu season), it is wise for us to create a culture that expects folks with a bug to stay home and take good care of themselves, and return to work and school and the gym once they are recovered.

Natural treatment of colds and flu include:

Get […]

Posted December 6, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Shampoo Savvy

This tip for well-being has more questions than answers.

Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA) is a synthetic chemical used as a foaming agent. Since 2012,it has been listed as a known carcinogen. The good news is, makers of shampoo are beginning to agree to not use this cancer-causing chemical.

In the meantime, many people have […]

Posted November 29, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Portion Size

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Most of us have probably all been at a restaurant where portion size was actually embarrassing. I remember my niece’s saying she was not very hungry so she just ordered a hot dog and fries. When her meal was delivered, it was a whopping one-pound hot dog and enough fries for six […]