Come On, Get Happy!
Posted on May 3, 2011
SPICE: It’s springtime, Sugar baby! Do you want to be happy? Of course you do, who doesn’t? So let’s talk about ways to be happy. How many can we think of today?
Category Archives: General Health Care: Educational Series
Cut the Fat: Trans fat that is.
Posted on April 7, 2011
A trans fat is a normal fat molecule that has been twisted and deformed during a process called hydrogenation. During this process, liquid vegetable oil is heated and combined with hydrogen gas. No amount of these trans fats is healthy and can contribute to major health risks, from heart disease to cancer. Trans fatty acids […]
Good for you!
Posted on March 11, 2011
SPICE: Sugar, quick! Name everything you’ve done for yourself today that is good for you! SUGAR: Well Spice, funny you should ask. I went to the gym at 5am this morning and had a great work out! Little bit of weight training for my arms followed by a trot on the treadmill.
Small Steps Tip: Drink in Moderation
Posted on February 3, 2011
Drink in Moderation: While drinking alcohol in moderation may not pose a risk, drinking excessively does pose a serious hazard to your heart. As alcohol flows in your blood stream, the nutrient-rich blood is less able to nourish the heart. If the alcohol content is excessive, your heart will be in danger. So, don’t drink […]
Get your Zzzz’s.
Posted on January 13, 2011
According to Dr. Nancy Norman, Medical Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, a number of recent studies have confirmed that you really do need at least 8 hours a night. Among the many benefits: Adequate sleep makes you feel better, decreases risk for cardiovascular disease, boosts memory and reduces the likelihood of being in […]
Achieving Optimal Health
Posted on August 9, 2010
Before we get started I would like to make sure that we are all on the same page with respect to how we define health and wellness. There are so many versions from the various dictionaries to the World Health Organization (WHO). Back In 1948the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as “a state of […]