by Barbara Phillips, NP on July 11, 2010
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I wanted to share something that I received from our local hospice agency. They send out information to grieving family members, and I though this information was appropriate as it can impact all of us…not just those of us who have lost loved ones. So here is their list for First Aid for Your Mental Health.
- TALK IT OUT – Find a level headed person you can trust
- ESCAPE FOR A WHILE – Find a spot of peace and quiet
- WORK OFF YOUR ANGER – Pitch into exercise or hobbies
- GIVE IN OCCASIONALLY – Admit that you can
- DO SOMETHING FOR OTHERS – It takes your mind off yourself
- GIVE YOURSELF A PAT ON THE BACK FOR THE THINGS YOU DO WELL – But do not try to be perfect
- GO EASY WITH THE CRITICISM – others have virtues too
- MAKE YOURSELF AVAILABLE – often others are only waiting for you to make the first move
- SCHEDULE YOUR RECREATION – essential to good physical and mental heatlh
- TELL SOMEONE YOU CARE
- BE ABLE TO LAUGH AT YOURSELF – AND SMILE, SMILE, SMILE
My favorite…escape for awhile. I love the forest and the ocean…both of which are in great abundance where I live. What about you? What is your favorite on this list? How do you take care of yourself?
by Barbara Phillips, NP on March 27, 2010
My friend Rochelle has had a dream for years…and that is to be of service to women who want to Thrive after coming through breast cancer. She’s been there. She knows exactly what women are going through every day. And she is convinced that women an come through the surviving to thriving!
To get the word out, she is hosting a free telesummit for 5 nights in April. Every night for 5 evenings, she will be talking with other Thriving women who have taken charge and transformed their lives. To get all the details visit http://yourlifeafterbreastcancer.com/blog/surviving-to-thriving-telesummit. Gather your girlfriends together and share this information with them. Do what you can to participate. There has never been anything like this before. I know that you’ll be glad that you did.
by Barbara Phillips, NP on February 16, 2010
Heart disease kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women.
In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to a heart attack. You can greatly reduce your risk for CAD through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication.
But the good news is…in most cases, heart disease is optional! [click to continue…]
by Barbara Phillips, NP on February 6, 2010
One of the questions I still hear in my practice is, “Why do I need to be concerned with my heart? Women don’t get heart disease like men”. So, let’s talk about that for a moment.
The truth is heart disease is the #1 cause of death in women over the age of 50. About one in four women dies of heart disease. And the older we get, the more likely we will suffer from heart disease. While both men and women can suffer from heart attacks, we as women are more likely to die from them.
The good news is, most heart disease (and Type II Diabetes) is preventable and that’s what I try to focus on with my patients. This is good news as more and more people are interested in how to prevent disease so they can live long healthy lives (not to mention, reduce their health care expenditures!).
Here are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of heart disease. [click to continue…]
