The month of August is recognized nationally as Immunization Awareness Month. Immunization is a process that protects one’s body, or immune system, against harmful elements that could enter. Mostly these include diseases that we could come in contact with. In addition, immunizations help develop one’s...
Appreciation by dictionary definition is a recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. It can also mean having a complete understanding of the worth of something. Appreciation in a relationship can take many forms from words spoken, to acts of service...
Let’s talk time management. I don’t know if you have ever wished there were more hours in the day? Maybe you have more things to do than there are hours left in the day. Or maybe you wished you could get things gone quicker to...
For some of us, summer has come quickly, which means that the heat is upon us! For those not yet impacted by the heat, summer weather may be around the corner. Hot temperatures are something to recognize and take preventative measures with, because the heat...
Summer is here and that means schools are out, schedules shift, and people spend more time enjoying barbecues, swimming, gazing at starry nights, blowing bubbles and playing games. Lets face it, by the time summer arrives most of us are dangerously approaching burnout! For many...
It’s springtime and that means it is time for spring fruits and vegetables! Spring foods include asparagus, avocados, broccoli, lettuce, pineapple, strawberries and much more. Shopping for foods that are in-season means getting them fresh, in larger quantity and usually cheaper. Not to mention, they...
April is upon us, and that means spring-cleaning, or at least planning for it. Spring-cleaning is an American tradition that transitions us from the winter season into the summer. In previous eras when heating up one’s home through a fireplace was essential, spring-cleaning was used...
Home safety is essential to keeping you and your family safe and for preparing you for possible home emergencies. According to the National Safety Council, in 2016 there were 161,374 preventable injury-related deaths. They also report that this number has increased 86% in the last...
Boundaries are defined as a line that marks the limits of an area. Personally, this relates to how you allow others to behave toward you and how you respond. In terms of relationships, boundaries can be physical, emotional, material, mental, spiritual, and sexual. Boundaries can...
Continuing our topic this week on patient safety, we are taking a look at cancer screenings. As previously mentioned, one form of a medical error can be an incorrect diagnosis. One way to improve safety in this area is by completing recommended physical examinations, per...
