Public Health
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Wellness Wednesday: The Inside Scoop on Weight Training and Bone Health
By Jaime Curley As a member of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, you have the chance to meet interesting people in the business community. A few months ago I met Sarah Ostroski, owner of Tonicity Fit in West Chester, at the CCCBI mixer and we immediately hit it off. I have been…
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Tori’s Time: Festive Holidays? Not So Fast!
By Tori Goodrich It’s the most wonderful time of the year; not necessarily. If you’re far from merry and not the least bit bright, you may be suffering from a bout of the holiday blues. One in five people suffer from some type of seasonal depression. The worst thing you can do is not acknowledge…
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Wellness Wednesday: Tips For Boosting Your Immune Health
By Jaime Lynn Curley Boost your immune health this holiday season There is nothing worse than missing out of holiday functions and family time because your immune system is rundown! This holiday season; follow these tips to keep your immunity on track and your energy high! Don’t skimp on meals. Just because your nights and…
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Tori’s Time: Mental Health Clinics in Walmart
You can go to Walmart to buy detergent and shampoo, order glasses or fulfill a drug prescription. Now, Walmart is offering a new outpatient mental health clinic in its Carrollton, Texas location, north of Dallas. People can walk in, call or make an appointment online to see a licensed mental health professional about problems such…
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Wellness Wednesday: Health is a Choice Made Everyday
When I was asked to write this wellness column for VISTA Today, I immediately thought of nutrition. While I am not a nutritionist or a dietitian, I love learning and educating people about how food can fuel the body. But recently I was thinking, wellness is more than just making healthy food choices. The dictionary…
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Wellness Wednesday: Gratitude Associated with Greater Happiness, Fulfillment
Thankful–grateful–blessed. We hear and say those words often. But do you feel it in your core? Thanksgiving week is the perfect time to reflect on emotional wellness. I used to be ‘the glass is half empty’ type of girl. Thankfully, my life turned around significantly 6 years ago. During that time, I discovered personal growth…
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Wellness Wednesday: Combating Holiday Calories
If weight loss is a personal goal of yours, do not allow the 6 weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day derail you from your goals. The holiday season is filled with parties, traveling, eating, stress, etc. But it doesn’t have to mean your health goals should get pushed to the first of the year. …
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Tori’s Time: Honoring the Loss of a Beloved Pet
By Tori Goodrich Anyone who knows me knows that I have a special connection to animals and from an early age our family pets as well as the animals in nature that lived around my family home helped me cope with difficult situations and grief. Don’t get me started on the flying squirrel we had…
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Wellness Wednesday: Balance and Moderation Discovered in a Cup of Almond Milk Latte, Scone
By Jaime Lynn Curley One of my favorite mid morning activities is meeting new people at local coffee shops. I love to support local businesses and I especially love a good cup of Joe. But there are so many choices when you walk into a coffee shop, how do you choose the perfect drink that…
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Wellness Wednesday: Brain Health
Jaime Lynn Curley When we think about wellness we think about our physical body, but what about our brain? As we age, so does our brain undergoing changes in size and composition. Our physical lifestyle and nutrition plays a big role in how our brain ages. The good news is, the food you eat plays…
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Wellness Wednesday: Health Tips for Fall & Football
By Jaime Lynn Curley As the cool crisp air rolls in and the summer clothes get packed away it becomes apparent that Fall is in the air. This season brings comfort foods, pumpkin picking and football tailgates! It is so important to navigate your way through each season, enjoying the festivities without the guilt. I…
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Wellness Wednesday: Regaining Nutritional Balance from One Season to the Next
By Jaime Lynn Curley During the Summer it’s the BBQs, ice cream trips, and vacations. During the Fall its tailgates and apple cider donuts and pumpkin spiced lattes. Each season excuses creep in causing so many of to get off track of a healthy lifestyle. But what if it didn’t have to be that way?…
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Wellness Wednesday: Ancient Ingredients, Modern Day Uses
By Jaime Lynn Curley We are seeing a trend with many ancient ingredients and herbs making a mark in modern day uses whether it be essential oils, foods or supplements. I enjoy incorporating them into my lifestyle. These three are really rocking my world right now! For thousands of years Frankincense has been used…
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Wellness Wednesday: Is Organic Really Better?
By Jaime Lynn Curley It is so easy to grab the organic version of your favorite snack. There is an immediate message that is sent to your brain that says ‘it’s organic, it must be good’! I am a supporter of a clean lifestyle whenever possible, however organic does not always mean healthy. It can…
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Wellness Wednesday: Are You Snacking Smart?
By Jaime Lynn Curley A common theme when trying to shed weight is to stop snacking. But snacking, when done correctly, is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and can assist with health goals. I was told once to snack every three to four hours and this is the method I live by today. …
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Wellness Wednesday: When To Slow Down
By Jaime Lynn Curley I am the type of person who gives 100%. Years of working for someone else, I always strived for perfection and never felt like I was doing enough. I was torn as a mom, a wife and a loyal employee. When I transitioned into the role I have today, it took…
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Wellness Wednesday: Can Working Moms Have It All?
By Jaime Lynn Curley I get a butterfly sensation in my belly every single time I connect with a mom who struggles with balance. I know the sadness. I know the fears. I know the sacrifices. I know the strains. I also know the possibilities. I know the flexibility. I know the freedom that is…
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Tori’s Time: I Never Thought….
In my practice, I hear these words a lot, “I never thought…” My post today focuses on the “I never thought I would be cleaning out my childhood home or family vacation home”. The one that you thought would always be there to carry on the current family traditions and the place to make new…
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