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Turducken — Trying Something New The turducken is a curious creation… a chicken inside of a duck inside of a turkey? Oh, and don’t forget to layer it with stuffing! Interestingly, I’ve never tried a turducken— but don’t worry— I plan to remedy that situation at this year’s Thanksgiving feast. The turducken […]

Out With the Old, In With the Turducken?

November 24, 2021 in Health / life tagged cajun traditions / new traditions / thanksgiving tradition / turducken / turducken feast by Cali Naughton

Pumpkin Pie — Pumpkin Pie Fever Is anyone else getting excited for the holidays and all of the glorious pie baking that comes with it? I love pumpkin pie— provided that it’s my dad’s pumpkin pie! Store-bought pumpkin pie has never done it for me. I’m not sure what bit of magic he […]

The Tradition of Pumpkin Pie

November 22, 2021 in Health / life tagged history of pumpkin pie / holiday pies / pumpkin pie / Thanksgiving / Thanksgiving pie by Cali Naughton

Spinach — Super Spinach Spinach is a popular leafy green vegetable with many different health benefits. You’ve likely eaten it before! I myself like the throw a handful of it into my health smoothies. Spinach has always been a favorite of mine and part of that has to do with my childhood […]

The Spinach Misconception

November 20, 2021 in Health tagged iron content of spinach / Popeye the sailor / spinach / Spinach for strength / spinach misprint by Cali Naughton

Health Insurance — Health Insurance Basics Younger generations may cringe at the thought of health insurance, or some may be completely confused! It is common to be confused or overwhelmed. The amount of health insurance information available out there is enough to make your brain explode. However, I have compiled some short but […]

Health Insurance 101 – Part 1

November 18, 2021 in Health / Uncategorized tagged best health insurance / do I need health insurance / employer health insurance / health insurance / health insurance brokerage / why do I need health insurance by Brittany Herring

blue light — What is blue light? Blue light is one of the colors in the light spectrum. You get the most exposure to blue light through the sun, but cell phones, computers, tablets, and televisions also make a significant impact. Research has found that exposure to blue light can be positive for […]

Protecting Your Eyes from the Dangers of Blue Light

November 16, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged blue light / blue light exposure / blue light glasses / cell phones / laptop / Screen Time / television by Kayla Gonzalez

Studies show that cutting back on salt reduces your risk of stroke, heart attack, and more. Photo by mkupiec on Pixabay. — This article is part of a series on American sodium consumption. This is part 2! Read part 1 here. Pass the salt, or pass ON the salt? Why is cutting sodium so important? According to the American Heart Association, it could prevent a projected “450,000 cases of cardiovascular disease and […]

You Should Be Cutting Back on Salt! Here’s Why and ...

November 14, 2021 in Health / Uncategorized tagged American Heart Association / DASH diet / fda / Food and Drug Administration / salt / sodium by Cristin Dickey

Pesticides and preservatives — Pesticides and Preservatives Pesticides and preservatives are chemical terms that are well known today. These toxins are not just found in fields and gardens, but also in grocery stores! Buying produce comes with the risk of consuming chemicals that may be harmful to human health. The familiar saying “don’t judge […]

Consuming Pesticides and Preservatives

November 12, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged clean eating / consuming toxins / eliminating pesticides and preservatives / organic produce / Pesticides / Preservatives / toxic chemicals by Brittany Herring

Sodium is a rarely talked about cause of widespread disease. The FDA is trying to change that. Photo by Edi Libedinsky on Unsplash. — Brined Inside Growing up in America in the early 2000s, I don’t remember anyone warning me about my sodium intake. It seemed like calories, carbs, sugar, and anything and everything fried got the boot, but I never got any frowns reaching across the dinner table for the saltshaker or licking […]

FDA Reduces American Sodium Limit

November 10, 2021 in Health / Uncategorized tagged DASH diet / fda / Food and Drug Administration / hypertension / low sodium / sodium by Cristin Dickey

EMDR therapy — What is EMDR therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, also known as EMDR therapy, is a method of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals process the traumatic events that contribute to PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. EMDR was discovered by Dr. Francine Shapiro during a casual walk, when […]

A Dive into EMDR Therapy

November 8, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged EMDR therapy / eye movement desensitization and reprocessing / psychotherapy / REM / therapy / traumatic memories by Kayla Gonzalez

Healthy skin month — Caring for Your Skin This November November is National Healthy Skin Month, making this the best time to check in on your skin! Your skin is the human body’s largest organ and not only acts as a protective barrier, but reveals a lot about your health in a variety of […]

November is National Healthy Skin Month

November 6, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged dermatologist / dermatology / healthy skin / healthy skin month / skin examinations / skin exams / skin health by Brittany Herring