Posted May 8, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
OK, grab your partner and dance your way to a healthier heart! In a recent report in Time, a group of older Latinos who began salsa dancing improved their health more than those who didn’t exercise.
The most important thing is to make your regular exercise something you enjoy doing. For one […]
Posted May 1, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
It might come as a surprise to you that May 1, 2016, is “International Workers Day,” a national public holiday in many countries, given that the U.S. celebrates labor day on the first Monday in September.
It has been celebrated since established on May 4, 1886, originating in the labor movement asking […]
Posted April 24, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
The study, published in The Lancet, found that paracetamol—sold as acetaminophen in the U.S., under the brand name Tylenol and as a generic—was not effective at reducing pain or improving movement in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. (Read the article at CBS news.)
Wow, when a CBS news story […]
Posted April 17, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
A recent CNN article expounded on the things ER docs avoid in their own homes. A few were enough of a surprise the information is worthy of passing along, so here is the list of items:
Trampolines
Swimming pools
Button batteries
Guns
Old pain pills
Ramen noodles
High chairs that pull up […]
Posted January 3, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
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 20, 2015 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham 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 19, 2015 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Traveling to visit a friend in Florida, she missed the road and ended up on a two-track where she had a surprise encounter with a barred owl.
This visit turned out to be their last; her friend passed away before they would be together again.
Walking on the beach at home, […]
Posted November 29, 2015 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
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 […]
Posted November 28, 2015 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
It was rainy, cold, and dark—exactly how she felt—when she saw the deflated helium balloon on the ground in the park. Her heart was filled with grief and disdain as she grabbed the trash and tossed it into the back seat of her car. She had made the long (out-of-state) trip back to […]
Posted November 22, 2015 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Holidays can be extra stressful when family members come together and eat (or drink) too much, get too little sleep, and trigger old habit patterns buried deeply within our culture.
Take a look at a few previously published hints for handling emotions well:
Posted January 8, 2014 in Wholesome Thoughts, […]
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