Earlier this week, was my semi-annual oral health check-up. I almost decided not to keep; I had to ask myself, just how risky is it to maintain a routine dental exam during COVID? A routine medical appointment is a great way to keep an eye on your overall well-being, especially during this COVID pandemic. For […]
Health
Here are all of my posts featuring health-related topics with tips for aging gracefully beyond the age of 50.
My New Health and Beauty Secret, Sea Moss
Since the unique COVID-19 situation, I catapulted my self-care. How? With what might be a legit superfood. My new health and beauty secret, sea moss. Like many other superfoods, this one’s been around for centuries.
We Still Need to Corona-Proof Ourselves
As everyone is trying to get back to normalcy, it may not seem like it, but we’re still in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The numbers are starting to spike again; we still need to Corona-proof ourselves even though most states are easing restrictions.
Do People With Dark Skin Need SPF Every Day?
Summer officially starts this Saturday. We can’t avoid those additional hours of sunshine. So we need to make sure we protect our skin, the largest organ of the body. Let’s dig deeper, and ask the question, do people with dark skin need SPF every day? Whether you’re in front of the computer screen near a […]
Christian Siriano Put Fashion on the Frontline
I would be remiss if I didn’t commend the beauty and fashion industries rethinking its manufacturing capabilities for the Coronavirus pandemic. Why? Because of personal protection equipment shortages. But did you know Christian Siriano Put Fashion on the Frontline? How, by heeding Governor’s Cuomo plea for much-needed medical masks and gowns for healthcare heroes. How […]
Are Antiperspirants and Deodorants Toxic to Women’s Health?
In Pennsylvania, with no clear end in sight to Coronavirus quarantine measures, I’m not sweating the small stuff. What am I doing more of during my sheltering at home? One consideration, I’m asking the question, Are antiperspirants and deodorants toxic to women’s health? This week, it’s not just guilty pleasures binge-watching Netflix’s Grace and Frankie. […]
Simple Ways to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
The Coronavirus continues to spread globally, and there are no signs of slowing down in Central Pennsylvania. Now’s the time to have an optimally functioning immune system. Here are simple ways to boost your immune system naturally. Before digging into the natural ways to boost your natural defenses, there’s one question to ask: What is […]
Chic Fabric Face Mask Options to Combat Coronavirus
The Prevention Centers for Disease Control (CDC) changed its guidelines for protection against the Coronavirus. The CDC now recommends that everyone wear a non-medical face mask in public. The center is now advising everyone whether or not they have symptoms of COVID-19 to cover their face with a covering or cloth accessory. Check out my […]
Quarantine Boredom Can Lead to Anxiety and Mindless Eating
These days it feels like safety, health, and wellness are on everyone’s mind because of the Coronavirus outbreak. Rightly so! COVID -19 has mostly everyone on house arrest. How are you embracing your new normal? I hope you are navigating through the pandemic emergency. Why? Because quarantine boredom can lead to anxiety and mindless eating.
Are You Feeling the Effects of the Unprecedented National Emergency?
Since my Coronavirus post two weeks ago, the World Health Organization has now confirmed COVID – 19 outbreak as a pandemic. So the question is, are you feeling the effects of the unprecedented national emergency?