Category: Flava’s Informational Blog
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H&W|Vitamins & Minerals for 65.+
Understanding vitamins and minerals doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This simple guide for adults 65+ breaks down what’s commonly recommended, what to be cautious with, and why it’s always okay to pause and consult your doctor before adding supplements.
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RealTalk|When Wisdom Meets Across Cultures and Time**
When wisdom from different cultures and centuries starts saying the same thing, it’s not coincidence—it’s truth. Today’s Real Talk is about what happens when Stoicism, monk teachings, and lived experience meet in the middle. 🌻
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H&W|Practice Self Care
Life can feel heavy before we even realize it. Learning to check in with yourself early is one of the kindest things you can do for your body, mind, and spirit.
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H&W|Treat Yourself
Treating yourself isn’t selfish—it’s healing. Sometimes the smallest joys restore the most energy. Today is a reminder to slow down, be intentional, and give yourself permission to enjoy what makes you feel good.
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H&W|Gentle Signs the Body May Be Near the End of Life
Sometimes the hardest part isn’t letting go — it’s not understanding what’s happening. When a loved one is in their 80s or 90s and pain increases, bodies change, and comfort becomes the priority, knowledge can ease fear. This is a gentle look at the signs that a body may be slowing down, why pain can…
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RealTalk/H&W|What Surgery Fixes — and What Healing Still Needs
Surgery can fix what’s broken — but healing doesn’t stop there. Through lived experience, patient conversations, and listening to my own body, I’ve learned how breath, warmth, gentle movement, and a calm nervous system play a powerful role in recovery. This isn’t about choosing one over the other. It’s about honoring both. Because when we…
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H&W|Revisiting the Thigh Master
Sometimes strength looks quiet. Today I’m revisiting a simple, joint-friendly tool that supports intentional movement, pelvic floor strength, and stability — without pressure or perfection. A gentle reminder that progress can be practical and kind to your body.
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Japanese Women Who Spoke Up|Chizuko Ueno
She spoke up about what many societies prefer to overlook — aging, caregiving, and the quiet expectation that women endure without recognition. Chizuko Ueno challenged the idea that care is invisible, that aging is weakness, and that silence is strength. Her voice reminds us that truth-telling doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. Some…
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H&W|Learning More About My Tie To My Japanese Heritage
The older I get, the more I realize my body remembered things I didn’t yet have language for. From warmth and gentle movement to creating space and softening tension, this week’s Health & Wellness reflection honors Japanese wisdom, heritage, and the quiet ways we learn to care for ourselves—one intentional moment at a time. Sometimes…
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