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FOODPRINT: Reducing Your Food Waste & More
News you can use 🙂
Click here for a free chart on how to reduce food waste:
https://foodprint.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021_05_03_FP_ABCsOfReducingFoodWaste_FINAL.pdf
FYI Climate Change Glossary
Listen to a FoodPrint Podcast at this link https://foodprint.org/what-youre-eating/
Climate Change Game: https://ig.ft.com/climate-game/
All the best in Wellness !
APPs for Tracking Your Water Intake
Click this link to learn more about available APPs.
To learn more about how much water is healthful for you, click the link below to a blog post I did quite a while ago.
All the best in Wellness!
Free Dietary Guidelines Book
News you can use 🙂
If you would like some help in figuring out how to eat a healthful diet, you can find out more at DGA (Dietary Guidelines for Americans), which has lots of available information for free. Just click the link below.
All the best in Wellness!
JUST FYI – FAITH -Heart Health APP for African Americans
Those of you who follow the HairBlues blog, or have listened to my Wellness Connections podcast, are aware that I am an Open Heart Surgery survivor, now 27 years strong.
I am always on the lookout for information that I can share about the progress of heart health advancements.
There is no doubt that a good medical evaluation, and doctor can change your Life and really make a difference to a person who has been affected by heart health issues.
Research continues to be forthcoming, as is in the case of the FAITH App, (Fostering African American Improvement in Total Health), which I learned about recently. Let me be clear, Apps are NOT suggested to replace good medical advice. However, the FAITH app is good news worth sharing. In a study Mayo Clinic researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally relevant mobile app designed to improve heart health among African Americans in faith communities. Read more at the link below.
Source: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mobile-app-for-improving-heart-health-among-african-americans-shows-promise-mayo-study-finds/
Below is a link to Apps that may assist you with ideas for monitoring your heart wellness.
https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease/top-iphone-android-apps
All the best in Wellness!
Climate Week NYC Apps
Climate Week in New York City is September 19 – 25, 2022
Learn more at this link: https://www.climateweeknyc.org/
According to APPLE – The APP is free.
Climate Week NYC is the largest climate summit in the world. Physical events will take place in New York City, and around the world for 2022.
This free app will provide the guide for the program of events that will be taking place as part of the week. There are listings for sustainable businesses.
Various sources:
Where Are the Best Computer Deals?
Is it time for you to buy a new computer? Where are the best deals?
I looked at the sources I trust for answers to some of these questions. Below are the links for you to check out. I hope this is helpful.
PC Magazine
https://www.pcmag.com/deals/the-best-laptop-deals-you-can-snag-now
Tom’s Guide
https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-computers
FYI – News About Replacing Surge Protectors
I must admit it never occurred to me that I need to upgrade my surge protectors until I read the recent How- To Geek Newsletter, which is one of my favorites for technology information.
Apparently surge protectors wear out over time. Take a look at the article and see whether you’re a candidate for a new one. I am. In addition, the article provides suggestions for purchasing a new one.
Click the link below to read more. https://www.reviewgeek.com/123840/why-you-should-replace-old-surge-protectors/
You can sign up for the How- To Geek Newsletter at the link below:
JULY – Mental Health Awareness Month for “Black, Indigenous, and People of Color,” (BIPOC)
There has been substantial progress since the late Bebe Moore Campbell first addressed the need for help regarding mental health awareness for African Americans, and other minorities.
In May 2022, Ms. Campbell was honored by Mental Health America, and you can read more about her formidable contribution to mental health care for Black and African American Communities at this link https://www.mhanational.org/blog/pioneer-equitable-mental-health-honoring-bebe-moore-campbell
Listen to my podcast about Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Then use the resource links below to find websites, which have numerous tools to assist you, or someone you know in the minority community who could benefit from using these websites and tools.
Just click this link to select:
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7.
BEAM – Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective- is dedicated to providing mental health support to those in need and to those who require information for this difficult challenge. Tools for assistance can be located at their website.
https://beam.community/about/
To GET HELP NOW – Click this link: https://beam.community/get-help-now/
There you will find 24/7 Phone Hotline numbers, and Mobile Crisis Units information and much more.
BIPOC Acronym Defined
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-bipoc-5025158
Health Apps for Wellness and Sleep -2022
FYI – Below is a link to an article about various apps, which may give your ‘Wellness‘ regimen a boost.
iPhone – use the links below for Sleep Sounds.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sleep-sounds-by-sleep-pillow/id410606661
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/white-noise-lite/id292987597
Tom’s Guide – sleeps apps for Android can be found at this link:
https://www.tomsguide.com/round-up/best-sleep-apps
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