Tag: Lady Flava Wellness
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H&W| Stop and Smell The Roses 🌹
My body still hurt. I still had unanswered questions. But those birds and my grandcats had me smiling and laughing anyway! 🤣🐦🐾 Tonight’s Health & Wellness blog, “Make Room for What Makes You Smile,” is a reminder that we don’t have to put enjoyment on hold until everything settles down. What made you smile today?…
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H&W |Covid in 2026
Is COVID Still Around? 🌻 Within the last few days, I’ve been hearing about more staff and patients coming down with COVID. So, you know me—the Queen of Google went looking. 😁 We may not talk about it like we used to, but it hasn’t disappeared. Let’s talk about staying informed, being mindful, and caring…
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H&W | Stressed and Overwhelmed
Sometimes life piles up, your mind won’t settle, and even one more question feels like too much. Today, I needed to pause and give myself some care. In Tuesday’s Health & Wellness blog, I’m sharing small ways to take care of yourself when you’re overwhelmed—from making the next task smaller to asking for help. What…
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Evening A Taste of Flava
Work, my pre-op clearance appointment, an EKG, labs, and my flu shot… this Monday took a lot out of me. Then came the climb to my tower. Eighteen minutes and several stops later, I finally made it upstairs. Let me tell you, I am done for the night! 🤣 A little evening update about pain,…
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H&W | The Weather is Getting Colder
I love Seattle’s changing seasons. I really do. But as I age, I’m paying more attention to how I prepare for the colder months. We pull out our coats and blankets—but what about the rest of our care? My seasoned friends, let’s talk about entering fall and winter with some intention, wherever you live. 🌻
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H&W| Chasing The Information
I thought I had everything in place. Then came a voicemail… and suddenly I was sending screenshots, explaining referrals, and making more calls. All while working my regular job. 🤦🏻♀️ Taking care of your health can become a whole job of its own. Have you experienced this, too? 🌻 Thursday H&W: Why Does Taking Care…
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ATasteOfFlava|Preparing For Surgery
I thought preparing for surgery meant appointments, tests, and getting my home ready for recovery. Girl… this medical leave paperwork is a whole other job! 😱 I’m still working full time, surgery is 20 days away, and I’m learning firsthand why patients get frustrated. Taking time to heal doesn’t mean the bills take time off,…
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Preparing for Your Senior Years|Chapter 12|Be Prepared Before Dialing the Phone for Your Doctor’s Office
You finally get someone from your doctor’s office on the phone… and now you’re looking for a pen, trying to remember your medication’s name, and forgetting the question you meant to ask. I see it from both sides—as the person answering and as a patient myself. Chapter 12 of Preparing for Your Senior Years: Be…
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H&W|Lady Flava Wellness
My passion for health and wellness comes from years of working with patients—and from becoming a patient myself. I may repeat information, look at it from a different angle, or bring it up because it’s worth repeating. Come grow with me. 🌻
