Community Health Advance

Seeing More Clearly Now

terri4health — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:42:37 +0000

What Will You Do About Your Defining Moment?

Muffin Fiber Fun

terri4health — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:26:39 +0000

I remember years ago when I had guests over to enjoy a meal with us. At the time we were located in the interior of Alaska, and fresh foods were at times in short, or limited supply. We joined the crowds that make regular trips to the big box-warehouse stores as a means to supplement [...]

In Conclusion and at the Outset

terri4health — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:55:39 +0000

What is left of the Christmas cookies are crumbs. The decorated tree in the living room sports only lights. Ornaments, and a small string of popcorn (thank you daughter Amanda for your time and consideration of our festive decor)-with no presents wrapped and waiting for discovery, nestled at the base. I noticed the department store isles [...]

The Proof is in the Texting

terri4health — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:59:12 +0000

I am driving down the road, about a 1/2 mile from home, finally embarking on the days’ errands, when I get a text from teenage son- Can you do something for me?. I dutifully pull over and text him back, cryptically asking- “what”? “Can you bring my guitar to school”. My reply- “when” (I don’t [...]

The Choice is Yours

terri4health — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:44:44 +0000

Just recently I was chatting with a friend, who is in the caring professions, and she was reflecting on the idea that she has helpful answers for the people that come into her sphere of influence for care, but they seem not to listen or care about the help offered and thus the chance to [...]

Rethinking Your Drinking

terri4health — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:59:23 +0000

Do you drink? Maybe I should qualify the question- do you drink liquid calories of any kind? Or are you truly a tee-totaler, consuming the calorie-less, sugar-less, ready-on-tap-WATER? I’ve often said that I don’t like to drink my calories. I find it much more satisfying to to eat a sandwich for lunch, then to consume [...]

What Will Be on Your Thanksgiving Plate?

terri4health — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:22:44 +0000

Well, here it is once again. The year has disappeared so quickly! Scenes of the Macy’s Day parade float by on the TV. The stores are full of holiday cheer? –and Black Friday ads. But who can forget the grand deal of today? Yes, the Thanksgiving meal! I’ve read posts on facebook about those who have [...]

Something to Chew On

terri4health — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:57:56 +0000

Just recently I noticed a headline from the LA Times about the pace of eating, comparing men to women, and slim people to heavier people. Without further consideration on your part- who do you think eats faster as a general rule? Men or women, slim or heavy people? And does that apply to all meals? [...]

What Rest?

terri4health — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:26:09 +0000

Friday’s always seems to be such busy days. This week was no exception- except that instead of starting some of my usual errands right after dropping my son off at school, I went to an all day seminar instead. I am sure most of you know what is like to try and get groceries in the [...]

Salty or Not?

terri4health — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:17:02 +0000

There they sat on the counter. Smelled delicious! They were still warm and freshly baked. They were all about the size of a large golf ball, or small tennis ball, and flat. Really flat! Well, they had depth, maybe 3/8- 4/8 inches thick, but flat when it came to taste. Another batch of baked goods [...]