Healthy Living

Health is a lifelong journey. Our goal is to help equip you with the knowledge you need to be successful.

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May 20, 2020
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Living in the present moment

Live in the present moment… only the present can be grasped or, better, embraced. Stephen Hough (b. 1961) Pianist In this unusual time, our freedom to physically embrace has been limited. At...
May 4, 2020
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Grace is not a stationary thing

Grace is not a stationary thing. It is always found in a becoming. Meister Eckhart (1260-1328) Theologian So much seems to be changing and evolving. Information that was accurate yesterday has...
April 28, 2020
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Finding Strength & Comfort

I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort where we overlap. Ani DiFranco (b. 1970) Singer | Songwriter These days profoundly disturb. They poke at our fears,...
April 21, 2020
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There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm

There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm. Willa Cather (1873 – 1947) Novelist Our life, like our planet’s life, knows both calm and storm. We experience times when...
March 3, 2020
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Understanding the Difference Between GERD and Heartburn

After a large meal, do you ever get a burning sensation in your stomach or chest, or taste acid in your mouth? Many of us would chalk this unpleasant feeling up to acid reflux or heartburn. But...
March 3, 2020
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Fevers in Children: When to Worry

Most children experience fevers, but in some cases, they can become serious or life threatening. Even if your child has had a fever in the past, seeing them spike a temperature can be scary....
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February 8, 2020
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Acute Pain: Should You Go to the ER?

Acute pain occurs abruptly and is a physical symptom of an injury, such as an ankle sprain, or an infection, such as strep throat. Although it doesn’t typically last long, it can be quite...
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February 7, 2020
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What Is Genetic Testing? Understanding the Ins and Outs

Genes are inherited from our parents, and the structure of these genes dictate who we are, including our features and characteristics. However, sometimes a mutation or change occurs that causes...