Category: Medical Awareness
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H&W|Do Not Drive Impaired
The holidays can turn one drink into one too many — fast. This season, wellness means planning ahead, choosing safety, and making sure everyone gets home alive. Drink responsibly. Don’t drive impaired. Protect yourself and the people you love.
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H&W|The Things We Miss
Some of the most important health signals don’t shout—they whisper. From mood and sleep to balance and quiet changes in the body, these are the cues many of us overlook. This reflection is about learning to listen sooner, with compassion and awareness.
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H&W|Listen To Your Body
Listening to my body during a storm reminded me how powerful awareness, support, and speaking up at the right time can be — especially when weather, pain, and timing collide.
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H&W|Understanding Your Noisy Gut
If your stomach has been rumbling and talking lately, don’t panic—your gut may just be doing its job. This Health & Wellness post breaks down why gut noises happen, what they mean, and when they’re actually a good sign your system is waking back up.
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H&W|Gut Health
Your gut does more than digest food—it affects your mood, your energy, your sleep, and even how your body holds tension. When gut health is off, everything feels harder. This Monday’s Health & Wellness is a gentle reminder to listen to what your body has been trying to tell you all along.
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H&W|Knowing When to Act: Emergency vs. Everyday Health Concerns
When something doesn’t feel right, the hardest part isn’t the symptom — it’s knowing what to do next. Is it an emergency, or something that can wait? This gentle guide breaks down when to act, when to pause, and how to listen to your body without panic or fear.
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ASipOfFlava|**“Two Moments That Made Me Laugh… and Think”**
Life handed me two little moments this week — one from NPR and one from a 25-year-old’s “back-pain breakthrough” — and both reminded me how much truth hides inside everyday laughter.
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H&W|Why Everyone Needs an Electric Blanket
Seattle winter hits different — cold, damp, and straight to the bones. One of the best wellness tools you can own is an electric blanket or shawl. It’s warmth, comfort, and pain relief all in one. Let’s talk about why staying warm isn’t just cozy… it’s essential for your health.
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H&W|Understanding Pain in Our 80+ Loved Ones —
As our loved ones reach their 80s and beyond, their bodies begin to speak a different language — one made of stiffness, dehydration, slower healing, and pain that doesn’t respond the way it used to. This isn’t about giving up on them. It’s about understanding what’s really happening so we can care for them with…
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H&W|The Power of Lemons
Sometimes your body doesn’t need a big overhaul — just a little sunshine in a glass. Lemons may be simple, but the benefits run deep. Let’s talk about how one small daily habit can wake up your immune system, your digestion, and your glow from the inside out. 🍋💛
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