Debating the Chemicals in Our Environment
There are numerous debates going on now, some are in the halls of Congress and the Senate, some are in the media, in our state governments and in our homes. Debates can be good opportunities to openly discuss important issues and find out how others think. I wanted to share some information that has been debated in the last few months that is showing up on your dinner plate. A chemical called...
National Cancer Survivorship Month; Finding Purpose!
In a follow up to last months blog on Debating Chemicals in our environment, I wanted to share with you more info on that topic. In 1995, as a Clinical Specialist for Women’s Health in Stamford, CT, one of my roles was co-leading a very active and vibrant Breast Cancer Support Group. On one particular evening, I will never forget when one of the members of the group spoke up and said, “Look at...
Giving Kids a Fair Chance
This month, I wanted to share with you my new favorite book by James Heckman. Dr. Heckman is a Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, and a Nobel Prize Recipient who has devoted his career to understanding the root cause of social inequality and injustice. Stay with me on this one…you will be surprised to try it! It’s an easy read, great for an afternoon...
Refresh, Rejuvenate, Renew
August is a wonderful month to Refresh, Rejuvenate and Renew the Spirit! It is a quieter month in the year, as many families vacation and kids have some down time before they return to the academic year. There are actually no designated “Awareness of Cancers” for this month, which is perfect! August is a great month to designate as “Awareness of Health”!! If there is one thing...
Believing that Good Health is Possible
This is a picture of my daughter when she was 5 years old and I took her to Disney World where she got to be a Princess for several days and meet Mickey Mouse who spun her around before I took this picture and Mickey helped her to feel like a Real Princess! It was one of my favorite memories with my daughter when she was growing up! It brought me back to my own childhood when I remember as...
The Secret to a Longer, Healthier Life
In keeping with the theme of Believing that Good Health is Possible, this month I wanted to share a story of a couple that I met on a nature walk I had at the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge in Maine this week. I often go there when I am needing a space to connect with Nature and rejuvenate my spirit! As I was walking along, I met a man and his wife who were taking the same walk along...
The Art of Self-Care
So, do you remember when you children were babies? So precious!! I am sure that you remember those days…who could forget!! It is a precious time for moms, dads and babies when all of their needs are met by trying to understand their unique communications-when they are hungry, when they are wet, when they are tired? I had so many hopes and dreams for my baby then and luckily I was very tuned into...
Words of Wisdom to Ponder
As a Clinical Oncology Nurse, I have taken care of many different patients with a variety of illnesses. One of the wealthiest patients I ever took care of said something to me one time that stuck with me and I have taken as Words of Wisdom. He said, “It doesn’t matter how much money you have, it can not prevent you from getting sick. In life, there are only 3 things that are...
Identifying Challenges, Creating Solutions
As we now enter a whole new year ahead, I am excited to refocus on where we are going and share some Food For Thought! As a Mom who is raising a millenial and cares about health, education, the environment and the future, I have concerns about the direction of our global community at this moment in time…I am guessing you do too!! It is a world in transformation. There are issues, there is...
Living a Heart Centered Lifestyle
This is me having fun and enjoying a cooking class in Bali, Indonesia! I highly recommend vacationing there as the Balinese people have big smiles and warm hearts. They are very community oriented and this is a tradition that we could learn alot from. February is American Heart Health Month and for good reason! It is easy to feel that cancer is happening to everyone...
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