by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Apr 29, 2020 | Exercise, Health Tips, Holistic Health, Increased Productivity, Mind Body Spirit, Wellbeing, Wellness, Whole Health
The quality of our life is determined by the quality of our health. Even if you have all the money in the world but your health is failing, you aren’t living life to the fullest. If you’ve been living an unhealthy lifestyle, now is the time to change that. You don’t...
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Feb 19, 2020 | Health Tips, Healthy Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Heart Month, Holistic Health, Wellbeing, Wellness, Whole Health
Did you know that eating foods rich in phytochemicals can improve your heart health? “Phyto” means “plant”. Phytochemicals are compounds that are produced by plants. There is no recommended dietary allowance for phytochemicals. Taking...
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Feb 11, 2020 | Fiber, Health Tips, Healthy Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Heart Month, High Fiber Diet, Holistic Health, Hypertension, Stroke, Wellbeing, Wellness, Whole Health
Did you know that a high-fiber diet can reduce the risk of stroke, hypertension and heart disease? Unfortunately, most Americans do not meet the recommended daily intake. For those under age 50, the Institute of Medicine recommends that men consume 38 grams of fiber...
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Jan 25, 2020 | Brain Health, Holistic Health, Holistic Health Tips, Wellbeing, Wellness, Whole Health
You probably heard about the importance of being physically active to keep our muscles and bones strong. However, it is just as important to exercise our minds to help improve our brain health. Here are five things you can do to keep your brain sharp & healthy: 1....
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Jan 7, 2020 | Exercise, Financial Health, Financial Wellness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Holistic Health Assessments, New Year's Resolutions, Wellness, Whole Health
Are you super excited for the New Year? Many people are excited as we start a new decade. I love saying 2020! It does have a nice ring to it, right? Some of the most popular 2020 New Year’s Resolutions include: Exercising More, Saving Money and Eating Healthier. While...
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Dec 16, 2019 | Emotional Health, Holidays, Holistic Health, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Mental Wellness, Whole Health
The holidays can be a fun and joyful time filled with celebrations and social connections. At the same time, the holiday season can be very stressful, leading to or intensifying feelings of anxiety or depression, especially if you are living with mental illness....
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Nov 28, 2019 | Financial Awareness, Financial Health, Holiday Shopping, Mindful Shopping, Whole Health
Mindful shopping means focusing on what you spend your money on. Being mindful with your money is important since it means focusing not just on your present situation, but also on your future needs. The key to a successful yet reasonable shopping experience is to plan...
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Nov 6, 2019 | Anxiety, Balance, Breathe, Productivity, Stress, Wellbeing, Wellness, Whole Health
Stress is an unavoidable part of life…taking the time to “breathe consciously” is important since it will make you more balanced and increase your productivity. Breathing consciously can also help you control your emotions. When you change the way...
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Oct 31, 2019 | Halloween, Healthy Recipes, Vegetables
Dill vegetable dip recipe: 1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/4 cup minced fresh dill (or 1 tablespoon of dried...
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Oct 8, 2019 | Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Prevention, Breast Self-Exam, Wellbeing, Wellness, Whole Health, Women's Health
The Month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The breast self-exam is a way that you can check your breasts for changes. When breast cancer is detected in its early stages, your chances of surviving the disease are greatly improved. Please make sure you take...