Posted July 16, 2017 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Rather than repeat all the benefits of staying hydrated that we know (like fewer headaches, better skin, easier weight control, more restful sleep, etc.), I want to share some delicious ways to infuse water so you are thrilled to drink enough every day. These come from 10 Infused Water Recipes Keep You […]
Posted July 9, 2017 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Can there really be a wrong or right way to shower? According to dermatologists, the right answer is definitely. (See How To Take A Shower.)
● Don’t shower too often. ● Use cooler water. Hot water dries out our skin. ● Start at the top. (Women, shave your legs last.) ● Concentrate […]
Posted April 30, 2017 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Every year this time I write a tip about ticks. I am a big fan of nature, and there are some things you can do to make sure you have a safe and happy time outdoors.
Summing things up, ticks carry diseases. Best to wear long pants, tuck in your shirt, […]
Posted April 23, 2017 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Have you ever stood up after sitting for a while and had your joints pop? Studies now conclude the poppings may be irritating but they’re typically normal. (See Medline Plus)
When I was a kid, every time I straightened my arm out completely, my elbow popped. I made a bit of […]
Posted April 16, 2017 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Whether you are celebrating Easter as a religious holiday or a secular opportunity to enjoy time with friends and family, no wellness tip posted on Easter would be complete without mention of eggs!
I am not talking about those sugary, sickening sweet, mallow eggs, nor the chocolate and caramel Cadbury variety, I […]
Posted April 9, 2017 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
If you, like me, have ever found yourself adrift emotions, best check out the information about how we are shaping one another’s brains all the time. Sounds True featured Bonnie Badenoch recently. Bonnie says trauma is a relationship experience that arises from our sense of being alone with pain and fear more […]
Posted April 2, 2017 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
A study found that people who ate whole grains burned off more calories at rest than those who did not.
For the study, researchers recorded the weight, metabolic rate, blood glucose, fecal calories, hunger and fullness for 81 participants over an eight week period. After an initial period of two weeks […]
Posted October 1, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
When her brother passed unexpectedly, she went to the cemetery to offer prayers. Her children were meeting her there. She got some flowers and picked up some small stones to bring to the grave. The office gave her a map to find the section, but she had no idea where the specific grave […]
Posted September 3, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
They had just attended their 49th consecutive annual family reunion. It was the first one ever attended without their mother.
As they were driving home, a vehicle towing a boat passed them. The name of the boat was Miss Ellie.
Miss Ellie was the term of endearment their sister-in-law used […]
Posted August 7, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Although experts don’t yet agree on how much fat we should be consuming, most agree all fats are not created equal. We do well eating a high ratio of unsaturated to saturated fats, with sources of unsaturated fats including olive and canola oils, nuts, seeds, and avocados.
Those words were not what […]
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