This week we kicked off another round of diabetes nutrition classes at the Lone Star Circle of Care clinic in Taylor, TX. These classes are taught by me and will be held every Tuesday from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. and will run for six weeks from May 23rd to…
Category: Health & Wellness
A Forever Bond: Emotional Support Animals
Those of us with pet companions often feel a sense of comfort and happiness in the company of our furry, feathered, or finned family members. There’s plenty of research that shows that our pets really do have a positive and healing impact on our lives and can be beneficial in…
Wellness Wednesday: Jewish American Heritage Month
Each May, Jewish American Heritage Month is celebrated in recognition of the more than 350 years of Jewish contributions to our nation. During this month, we are celebrating their food traditions. Many of us have heard the term, “kosher”, but what exactly does it mean? “Kosher” translates to “allowed”, “okay”,…
Wellness Wednesday: Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Inflammation is the immune system’s biological response against different infectious or non-infectious stimuli. These stimuli may activate a cascade of inflammatory responses. Inflammation is needed to fight infection, but a prolonged state of inflammation may lead to chronic inflammatory diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.…
Wellness Wednesday: Mental Health Nutrition Tips
When you think of “mental health” what comes to mind? Therapy? Meditation? Deep breathing? Yoga? While all of these can help improve your mental health, did you know that what you eat also plays a big role? Here are 5 changes you can make to your diet to start feeling…
Mental Health Awareness Month
May was established as Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. To commemorate the awareness month, Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) joins thousands of organizations, providers, supporters, families and…
Wellness Wednesday: Nutrition Tips for Toddlers
Toddler years can be a stressful time for both kids and parents, especially when it comes to choosing what to eat. Many children experience “food jags” during their early years where they get stuck on a few select foods and avoid others, and constantly change their preferences. Although it can…
Medicaid Unwinding: How to Keep Your Coverage
Don’t risk a gap in your Medicaid coverage! The state of Texas is rechecking eligibility for about 3 million people who receive Medicaid. Your information must be up to date to prove you are still eligible to receive Medicaid. If not, there is a chance you may lose coverage. Lone…
Wellness Wednesday: Tai Chi and Hypertension
As we age, our risk for both loneliness and hypertension increases. Generally, people experiencing loneliness will have elevated cortisol levels (also known as the “stress hormone”) and lower levels of oxytocin (also known as the “cuddle hormone”). Oxytocin is secreted in response to certain intimate situations, like during labor, breastfeeding,…
Wellness Wednesday: Eat Your Veggies First
Studies have shown that eating too quickly may increase your risk for developing diabetes and obesity. However, it can be quite difficult for some people to break this habit, so instead of trying to slow down the speed at which you eat, consider the order in which you eat foods.…