Living in a state known for its high rates of drinking, I fully understand the negative ramifications of alcohol use on relationships. In Wisconsin (the state where I reside), alcohol is included in almost every social gathering, from family holidays to backyard barbecues. In fact, Wisconsin has more bars/taverns than grocery stores. Because of this, adults and children alike are affected by the misuse of this powerful depressant. Check out the following list concerning the negative effects of alcohol on relationships.
Parent/Child
Parents who drink heavily run the risk of harming their children in a number of different ways. If a
Foods to Help Arthritis
by Kimberly Hays March 25th, 2022 | Common Conditions, Health Observance
As many as 50 million Americans suffer from arthritis. Arthritis literally means “joint inflammation,” and it is caused by several factors including genetics, environment, age, obesity, and age. Treatment for arthritis includes weight loss, physical therapy, assistive aids, physical activity, and medication to relieve the pain. A person with arthritis needs to learn self-management skills to help in their treatment, and besides regular exercise, a healthy diet is essential. Here we will look at some of the best food choices to help if you or a loved one has arthritis.
Foods That Contain Sulphur –Vegetables like asparagus, onions, garlic, and
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Foods That Contain Sulphur –Vegetables like asparagus, onions, garlic, and
Reading Fact Labels for Heart Health
by Kimberly Hays February 11th, 2022 | Health Observance
Fact labels have been on food products for the past 20 years. They were put in place by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow us make sound decisions on what we buy, as well as knowing the Percentage Daily Value (%DV) of vitamins and nutrients in foods. Using the Percentage Daily Values can help to maintain heart health.
High blood pressure is a concern to all of us, especially when considering that one in three people have high blood pressure, and this can lead to heart disease. Eating too much fat, salt, and high cholesterol foods raise our
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High blood pressure is a concern to all of us, especially when considering that one in three people have high blood pressure, and this can lead to heart disease. Eating too much fat, salt, and high cholesterol foods raise our
Ahhh… My Racing Heart
by Lori Sciame February 4th, 2022 | Health Observance
During February, the American Heart Association (AHA) has a series of promotions aimed at both men and women concerning optimum heart health. As I write this post, it is their Go Red for Women Day celebration. On this first day in February, men and women are asked to wear the color red to symbolize the toll that heart disease takes on American women.
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States today? Because of this, the AHA hopes to educate the public about the importance of a healthy heart on this
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Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States today? Because of this, the AHA hopes to educate the public about the importance of a healthy heart on this
The Best Possible Start
by Lori Sciame January 7th, 2022 | Health Observance
I vividly remember the moment I read the positive pregnancy test. I felt awash with emotions, including immense joy at the news I would be bringing a new life into the world. Would my first baby be a boy or girl? Would he or she have brown or blonde hair? Dozens of questions ran through my mind. After the initial elation, my thoughts drifted towards more practical concerns, such as visiting the doctor.
My concerns about my child, however, began long before I conceived. When my husband and I decided it was time to start a family, I
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My concerns about my child, however, began long before I conceived. When my husband and I decided it was time to start a family, I