Did you know that women experience different symptoms for a heart attack than men? Believe it...we do! Many women don't even realize they may be having a heart attack, since the symptoms are less severe than men. Symptoms include: sweats and clammy skin crushing chest pain nausea and dizziness stomach / abdominal pain difficulty breathing / shortness of breath crushing chest pain pressure in your shoulders, back, neck, arms and jaw tightness in chest, difficulty getting full breaths, squeezing feeling in the center of your chest anxiety, or even weakness If you, or … [Read more...]
Preventing Eating Disorders In Children
January 20, 2011 by
National Eating Disorders Awareness week is Feb 20th - 26th. Unfortunately, eating disorders and body image issues can be found amongst all ages. One of the questions that I often ask children during my initial therapy assessment is “Do you think you need to lose or gain weight?” The amount of children who say yes is astounding, and those that say yes usually state they feel overweight or need to diet, even if they appear an average weight. Certainly, obesity, over-eating, and unhealthy eating are concerns especially in the United States…however, just as much attention must be given to … [Read more...]
What Exactly IS a Farmers Market?
January 11, 2011 by
Farmers Markets can come in all shapes and sizes, from a small co-op gathering in a parking lot to a complex covering large acreage. We'll examine some common characteristics of Farmers Markets, and the benefits of shopping at them. According to Wikipedia, a Farmers Market is : " usually held outdoors, in public spaces, where farmers can sell produce to the public. Whereas these markets were commonplace before the Industrial age, they were often replaced in modernized cities with grocery stores that sell food that is usually pre-packaged and shipped from long distances. With the start of … [Read more...]
Clean your plate…should you?
December 21, 2010 by
Going into the New Year, many people have resolutions related to healthy eating. Something to keep in mind, especially if you have little ones, is that your kids look up to you and you set an example for them in all aspects of life. Yes, this means that the way you eat, the way you talk about your body, your dieting habits, and exercise habits all have a huge impact on shaping your kids. Keeping that in mind brings up the age old saying of "clean your plate or you don't get dessert." What kind of message is this sending to your kids? Believe it or not, children have a very natural … [Read more...]
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