Written by Carrie Company Although chronic lifestyle diseases are among the most common and costly of all health problems, they are also among the most preventable. Prevention encompasses health promotion activities that encourage healthy living. Prevention is all about early detection efforts and strategies for the management of existing diseases and complications. What are the [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company 1. Try to Consume no MORE than 25 grams of added sugar per day. MAKE IT EASY: Familiarize yourself with food labels, not your taste buds. 2. Eat at least 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables. MAKE IT EASY: Visit the local Famer’s Market. With a little olive oil and seasoning, [Read More…]
Article By Kia Sanford As we move into Autumn here in the Northern Hemisphere, now is usually the time we move from extroversion to introversion, from energy expanding outward to a more contemplative way of being in the world. I like to think of this transition as a time to think about the intentions we [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company What is health empowerment? A process through which you gain greater control over the decisions affecting your life and health. We should feel empowered, so we take responsibility for our health, lifestyle choices and follow a healthy lifestyle. Those of us who are empowered and engaged in our own self-care tend [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company Smoking – The evidence is clear. Smoking is the single worst thing you can do to your body! Consuming Sugar – consuming sugar leads to hypertension, weight gain, diabetes, and tooth decay. Aim for 20-25 grams of added sugar per day. Ignoring A Treatable Disease – With diabetes, high blood pressure [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company If you are serious about setting goals, make them SMART. S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym that stands for specific, measurable, accountable, realistic and timely. Let’s set just one goal for a healthier self. People are always looking for a quick fix, but when a quick fix lacks direction and an understanding of [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company Knowledge Is Power, Knowledge Is Health Weigh In Studies support the role of self-monitoring through daily weigh-ins. More frequent self-monitoring was consistently & significantly associated with weight loss compared to less frequent self-monitoring. In the self-weighing studies, there was a significant weight loss difference between weighing daily to weekly & those [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company Weight is a significant influence in the development of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is present in about 5% of people with normal body weight; it is present in about 22% of individuals who are overweight, and 60% of individuals considered obese. Adults who continue to gain five or more pounds per [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company According to the recent Surgeon General of the United States, the biggest health issue today is feeling lonely and socially disconnected. While 20% of adults reported feeling lonely in the 1980s, that number is now 40%. Acting Surgeon General Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams says loneliness takes a toll on our health similar [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company How to actually conquer your health-related goals! Step 1: What is your SMART health-related goal? Remember, let’s focus on one goal at a time and make it specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and time focused. (An example: I want to reduce the number of sodas I drink each day to one within [Read More…]
