Lower Cholesterol Game

Lower Cholesterol Game

How much cholesterol is in a single serving of each food item? Order images by cholesterol level from lowest (TOP LEFT) to highest (BOTTOM RIGHT).Hint: Fruits, vegetables, grains, and all other plant foods contain ZERO cholesterol. Cholesterol is only found in animal products.Sources: USDA and https

I Went to the Doctor the Other Day

I Went to the Doctor the Other Day

I went to the doctor the other day. He asked the usual questions. “You’re exercising, right? And eating well? How about sleeping? Are you sleeping?”It was all routine until he checked my cholesterol. After I got my stats, it was me who began asking the questions.“I have high cholesterol? Me? How cou

The Healing Power of Heritage

The Healing Power of Heritage

Visit any run-of-the-mill therapist today and you know what you’ll expect. An approach to therapy with a strict Western mindset regarding mental health. Yes, these types of therapy are considered “best practices.” (And they do work for many people.) But research is showing that they’re missing the m

When It’s More Than Baby Blues

When It’s More Than Baby Blues

Exhausted. (No sleep. Again!) Overwhelmed. (Ugh. Can’t anyone help me?) Baby won’t stop crying. (What am I doing wrong?)Guilty feelings. (Am I doing enough?) Impending dread. (Where is THAT thought coming from?) Sadness. (Is this baby blues or postpartum depression?)Postpartum depression (PPD) is a

4 Types of Nerve Damage

4 Types of Nerve Damage

Diabetes comes with several health complications. One condition that damages the nerves is called “diabetic neuropathy.” There are four types of diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy: Nerve damage that is caused by diabetes Peripheral NeuropathyPeripheral neuropathy is the most com

Eye Candy for Your Eyes

Eye Candy for Your Eyes

For generations, our ancestors relied on traditional foods for their health and well-being. Eye health specifically is an important area of well-being. Our diet today often misses out on the essential vitamins and minerals that keep our eyes healthy.Here are five traditional foods to boost your eye

Food Guessing Game

Food Guessing Game

Some foods are healthy for your eyes. Can you guess what they are?The images below are blurry. But eating foods like these can help prevent certain eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.Fill in the blank. Then wait a few seconds to see the correct answer.What fo

Keep Your Cool

Keep Your Cool

Memory GameGame not showing?Learn ways to keep your cool. Match each pair of tips to manage your anger.

The Roots of Anger

The Roots of Anger

When he was a kid, Navajo historian Wally Brown was taught NOT to cook food when angry. That’s because he heard that everyone who eats the food becomes angry too. He learned that anger is a contagious and destructive emotion. Anger was something that was counseled against constantly by all of my