Posts tagged wellnesswednesday
New Morning, New Mercies!!

In a few days, we will celebrate all things new as we enter 2023, full of hope and great anticipation of something better.  Don’t know how you will bring the New Year in, but I will be at church in worship.  It’s an integral part of my culture’s celebrations…..dating back to Watch Night Services

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Those Holiday Blues........

For many, the holidays are a sad reminder of what was.  We are triggered by sights and sounds and smells.  And, perhaps the worst part is the anticipation of how bad it’s gonna be.  It can be.  But, it doesn’t have to be.

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It's A Plant Powered Holiday Party!!!

If you’ve got any parties or other gatherings this Holiday Season, here are some great ideas to add to the buffet!! And, of course, they are all plant powered!!! If you’re looking for more delicious, plant powered recipes, visit our website and order a copy for yourself or to give as a gift.

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Out Here In These Streets!!

My mom was the best bargain shopper ever. She could get us out the house in the morning, (me, my brother and two cousins), stop by an early morning sale, get the deals and be at school ahead of her students. It was amazing to watch!! And, to be honest, it’s something I still love to do.

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In Everything Give Thanks!!!

I’m thankful that my seemingly unanswered prayers, turned out to be some of my greatest blessings. But, I had to learn about perspective to actually believe it……cause the pain I was in made it feel like there was no point or purpose or way out!! And, certainly, no one understood my plight!! But as I gained perspective, the wounds became scars that served as a reminder that trouble don’t last always.

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'Twas The Week Before Thanksgiving!!

“Twas the week before Thanksgiving, And that phone started ringing

My nephew talmbout some vegan girl he was bringing to the dinner next week.

Oh Lawd, Oh Lawd, I started to freak!!

What the world I’m sposed to make for that child to eat?”

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Let's Get Physical!!!! #ChoosePT

Eddie Goodman’s PT training in the Health Focused Care Certificate Course at UAB has truly strengthened his practice and patient care. The focus on prevention, health promotion and wellness allows therapists to create an holistic approach to their patient care.

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Change Your Choices, Change Your Health!! Let's Beat Breast Cancer!!!

My primary doc warned me that I shouldn’t tell people that if they changed their choices that they could change their health……but now I didn’t just know this theoretically. I was living it experientially and it was Somethin’ To Shout About!!!

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This Is How We Do It!! Beating Childhood Obesity!!!

Yawl remember when that Essence cover featuring Barack and Michelle Obama hit the internet!! Baabeee!! I don’t know how you missed it, but if you didn’t see it, you need to look it up. Mercy!!! is one of the few words I heard in reaction to the photo!! As a middle-aged African-American woman I thought…..Whew Jesus!! Now, this is how you do it…..hips and all!! Work. It.

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When They Can’t Remember You!!

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, African-Americans are two times more likely to develop late-onset Alzheimer's disease than whites and less likely to have a diagnosis of their condition, resulting in less time for treatment and planning. Imagine my surprise and sheer joy when I came across an article on Alzheimer’s disease that saw improvement in diagnosed patients when they changed their lifestyle!!

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Let It Go!!

As we were finishing our morning walk the other day, I slowed down to feel the cool morning breeze and the warm sunshine on my face. As I looked around, I saw a flurry of leaves falling from one of the many trees on our driveway. It was beautiful. I love seeing the change in season from summer to fall. And, as i watched, I was reminded of something I once heard “Fall, shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.”

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🎵Do You Remember🎵

I have some friends from college that are more like brothers to me. One of them is a huge fan of Earth, Wind and Fire. Every year around this time you can bet on him making some reference to the Earth, Wind and Fire song September and a lively social media conversation begins. All I know is that my head starts bopping, cause I can hear the song in mind.

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Farewell Sweet Summer!!

It’s the official last full week of summer. And, the summer growing season is winding down too. I’m looking forward to cooler temps and the leaf color change on the many trees on our property. It’s been a hot one this year and I’m ready to open up the windows and enjoy those cool evening breezes.

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Now You’re Speaking My Language: Cultural Sensitivity in the Plant Powered Journey to Better Health!!

For communities of color, faith/spirituality is an integral core value and informs a lot of their choices, including how they eat and interact with the environment. As many rediscover that faith/spirituality and embrace it, they see improvement in their health. Honor their faith/spiritual beliefs.

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Want a Successful School Year? Keep The Kids Moving!!

We all know how important exercise/physical activity/movement is for weight management. Imagine how it would be to encourage your child to exercise for fun and read while doing it. No pressure......just fun. It could be a bike or exercise ball. And if you have neither, let them play hard and THEN do their schoolwork!!! Actually sounds like recess to me……IJS.

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