Category: Health and Wellness
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H&W| When Sitting Still Hurts
🌿 When Sitting Still Hurts: The Connection Between Constipation and Back Pain By Simply Flava Let’s be honest — constipation isn’t glamorous to talk about, but it’s something so many of us quietly deal with. Between long hours sitting at work and stress that tightens everything (including our gut), it’s no wonder our bodies start to…
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H&W|When Pain Management Targets the Nerves
Understanding Neurotomy: When Pain Management Targets the Nerves A patient called today asking about a neurotomy, and I’ll admit — I had to look it up myself. The word sounded familiar, but I wanted to be sure before answering. What I found was actually fascinating. A neurotomy is a procedure that involves cutting or disrupting…
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Life | Coming Home to My Peace
Coming Home to My Peace After a day of ringing phones, problem-solving, and pouring out care, I cross my threshold and exhale. My home is where the noise softens and my spirit remembers itself. Musty posts up at the window like a tiny security guard. Ghini shuffles close, offering that warm, wordless comfort only cats…
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H&W|Be Proactive This Flu Season
💉 Health & Wellness | Be Proactive This Flu Season As the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, we’re stepping right into flu season — and this year, many people are also testing positive for COVID-19. It’s a good reminder to take extra steps to protect yourself and those around you. Consider getting…
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H&W|Eight Chairs, One Moment of Calm
Eight Chairs, One Moment of Calm By Lady Flava | Simply Flava Reflections Today, I finally joined the CV Crew for chair yoga — eight of us moving, stretching, and breathing together. 🧘♀️ Nurse Kirstin started this shortly after I began working here, but I’m usually upstairs when they do it. Today, though, was my…

