Having a companion by your side on the day of surgery and at bedside as much as possible following surgery has many benefits. Planning ahead and arranging for a spouse, family member, or friend to be your advocate is time well spent. No matter how accepting and matter-of-fact we are about the plan for surgery, Read More
Why Do You Need an Advance Directive?
Why do you need an Advance Directive? Part of being fully prepared for a surgery means taking into account all possible risks involved and planning accordingly. It is usually best to plan ahead as far as possible when you’re feeling your physical, emotional, and mental best. This is a time when you are confident that your Read More
Preparing for Surgery: Helpful Tips
Many of us will eventually schedule a surgery to repair, replace or cure an illness. Some of us will have elective surgeries for cosmetic reasons. Preparing for surgery will most definitely lead to a higher rate of success and recovery. What does it mean to prepare for something that brings about anxiety, worry, and concern? It Read More
To Rinse or Not to Rinse, That is the Question…
Cleanliness is always best, right? Not always! Modern American society places a high value on cleanliness. We are quick to cleanse and to disinfect — our homes, our bodies, and our food. While it may seem to be common sense that washing something can’t be harmful, in truth there are certain foods in our kitchens Read More
Three Easy Steps to a Healthier Kitchen
As life moves along, we often hang onto old habits in how we accomplish our daily duties and chores. Routines are comforting and when they become automatic we don’t even think of questioning them. Updating our kitchen habits can bolster our health — not even making dietary changes, but in how we clean and sanitize. The Read More
Don’t Hesitate, Refrigerate! Food Storage Safety Tips
Healthy eating includes more than ensuring you are receiving the recommended dose of vitamins and nutrients, but also that you are storing your food safely. In order to protect your loved ones and yourself from foodborne illness, proper refrigeration storage guidelines are imperative to adhere to. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, perishable Read More
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