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Founder, Purpose Tea
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COO, Blount Fine Foods
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MovementIn the context of wellness, our thoughts about movement immediately turn to exercise, but physical activity is much more than exercise. Exercise. Only 26% of us receive the substantial health benefits of meeting the recommended 75-150 minutes of weekly aerobic activity and twice-weekly muscle-strengthening sessions. The standard does not require excessive time, a personal trainer, a gym, or infomercial fitness
ConsumptionToday, we address what we load into our bodies. More than seventy percent of us are overweight or obese and suffer from a multitude of severe health problems as a result. We assign too much blame to the dreaded middle-aged spread for our bloated condition. Admittedly, flesh tends to accumulate around our waistline or derriere as we age. Still, this
We carry it with us everywhere – our wellness, or lack thereof. The BackdropYou do not need a peer-reviewed medical study to know that the better you take care of your body, the better it takes care of you. However, there is a frequent disconnect between our awareness and our actions. The evidence is apparent at any public gathering: 40%
After the two previous posts, we need to address our actions on behalf of others nearing the end of their lives. Too often, people go too late because of us. The ObviousMy saintly octogenarian mother-in-law is fond of saying, “It’s no fun getting old.” After my mom passed, one of her fellow assisted-living residents strolled by, told me she was
What about our grief? We will consider different perspectives while acknowledging that a solitary blog post is particularly inadequate for those who have suffered the loss of a spouse or descendant. Cathy and I witnessed our parents grieve the deaths of their oldest children and dear friends unexpectedly lose their husbands. In these cases, I urge you to use available
You receive the dreaded phone call with news of a death and are faced with addressing those closest to the decedent. Even if you are one of them, serving others is good and necessary medicine. Next week, we discuss your grieving process. What to Do?First, express your condolences. Do not miss the opportunity to offer comfort, as one friend did
What about our grief? We will consider different perspectives while
Susan O’Brien
Founder, Hail Merry