Be Healthy, Well, & Inspired

A few months ago, I wrote about how I de-cluttered my apartment and threw out 50 things. This post from Christine Kane came to my email inbox this morning.  I am amazed how her post is tied to my makeunder process. I have also been reading a lot of Marianne Williamson and Don Miguel Ruiz’s [...]

Quote of the week: “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes… but no plans.” – Peter Druker The Power of Anti-Oxidants Health Tip: Just like rust on a car, oxidation can cause damage to cells and contribute to aging. Make sure your vitamins contain anti-oxidants and stock up on dark fruits and [...]

I did not write a happiness post last week.  Instead I wrote a blogging post to share with my online community what I learned. And I realized after I posted my blogging pearls, I got such great joy in sharing my knowledge with people.  It won’t help others if I keep all of this information [...]

Enough of the serious posts for now.   I need something lighthearted to share.   I am very excited to tell all of my readers that I am participating at an Alphabet Walk Blog Hop on July 12-16. Piper from One Sydney Road is hosting it. She still has some space available so if you are interested [...]

Happy Wednesday. If you have not marched over to NYU Clinical Cancer Center, have no fear, there’s more time tonight, right after work. WHEN:  Wednesday, June 23 from 5:00-8:00 PM WHERE:  Clinical Cancer Center 160 East 34th Street (between Lexington and Third Avenue) Here are some stats about prostate cancer from the American Cancer Society: [...]

Didn’t get a chance to head on over to NYU Clinical Cancer Center yesterday?  Don’t worry, there’s more today.   Save lives. Spread the word. WHEN:  Tuesday, June 22 from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM WHERE:  Farkas Auditorium, Medical Science Building 550 First Avenue WHEN:  Tuesday, June 22 from 5:00-8:00 PM WHERE:  Clinical Cancer Center 160 East 34th [...]

Prostate cancer is the 4th leading cause of death among men I know everyone is busy.  This is one test you can make time for. It only takes five minutes to get your blood drawn. Get your prostate specific antigen blood test today or any other time this week. See schedule below. Save lives. Spread [...]

Watercress salad I wanted to keep my health tips in line with my theme of the week:  Prostate cancer or any other types of cancer. Health Tip of the Week: British researchers have found that watercress may significantly reduce DNA damage to white blood cells and increase the levels of antioxidants in your body,while reducing [...]

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers out there. Do you want to know the best gift you can give your family?  Getting a prostate cancer PSA screening.  If you live in New York City and  are a man 40 years or older you can get one for FREE at NYU Clinical Cancer Center. This free [...]

This past week was a busy week for me. I attended two blogging events, went to a Nursing Open House and interview, and attended a teleclass.  This post will focus on the two blogging events and share some gems learned. {image:  found via Blog Out Loud} I started out the week by attending a Blog [...]

It’s almost summer and hot weather equals cold beverages and ice.  Many people may not know this but eating and crushing ice with your teeth can result in fractured teeth.  Many older fillings are made of silver and does not bond to teeth well.  It can cause tiny cracks because of the stress of chewing [...]

PUBLIC HEALTH EVENTS IN NEW YORK CITY Center of Excellence on Multiple Sclerosis Weekly MS Seminar Case presentation in MS and Demyelinating Disorders WHEN: June 18, 2010 TIME: 9:00 AM WHERE: Hospital for Joint Disease 301 East 17th Street New York, New York CONTACT: J. Tamar Kalina 212-263-6585 CBH Lecture Series – Vascular pathology in [...]

As many of you know, there have been many changes in my work life and finally found my purpose for being on Earth. Since then, I have done many action steps towards my goals.  My action steps have been: 1.)  Rewriting my resume 2.)  Looking for another job in the nursing field and submitting my [...]

All in the Family Quote of the week: “Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe Health Tip: Like eye color and height, you may have inherited certain risks for health conditions. Map out a family tree of health histories and share this [...]

This was a tough week for me so thinking about what makes me happy will help me get through the next couple of weeks. My Happiness for the week: 1.)  I love avocados and mangoes. I have been eating them almost on a weekly basis. I could eat avocados and mangoes everyday. 2.)  The Food [...]