Category Archives: Health

Climate Week NYC & Living with the Book Segment 4

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September 17-24, 2023 is the 15th year of Climate Week in NYC.

My September podcast on the Wellness Connections is filled with my recent findings about how we can make a difference and do our part to help with the challenges of climate change.

Listen to my September Resolutions on my latest episode below.

Available on Apple Podcast and other platforms

The OMD Plan is Suzy Amis Cameron’s campaign on eating plant-based meals for our health and in her words “Save the Planet”.
Learn more about it below.

Learn more at the Media Center and sign up for the Newsletter at the same time.
https://omdfortheplanet.com/media-center/
Find easy recipes: https://omdfortheplanet.com/omd-blog/

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Read the pdf of her book at this link:
4P_Cameron_OMD__34783.indd (omdfortheplanet.com)

All the best in Wellness!

2023 – BEST 10 MENTAL HEALTH WEBSITES

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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. As always focus is given to the latest information that can help you decide, which therapy is best for you, or a loved one.

News you can use 🙂 — Always 🙂

https://www.top10.com/online-therapy/comparison

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Key Advantages of Online Therapy & Who can Benefit –
https://www.top10.com/online-therapy/comparison

Lifeline Chat Free Services
https://988lifeline.org/chat/

Source: https://adaa.org/
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Nearly two-thirds of people with a diagnosable mental illness do not seek treatment, and racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. are even less likely to get help.

All the best in Wellness!

FYI – Wellness Blog & APP

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News you can use 🙂 … Click the links to learn more.

https://alkemehealth.com/journal/the-story-behind-alkeme

Explore more at the link below.
https://watch.alkemehealth.com/browse

All the best in Wellness!

ORGANIC, Non- ORGANIC Food, and Planet Sustainability

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What do all of these various terms mean? Why should/would you buy organic? Which is more nutritious; which is good for the environment? Listen to my latest Wellness Connections Podcast (#52), then use the links in this post to help you discover more about buying organic food, eating vegan, and how to help with planet sustainability.

This podcast is available on Apple podcast, Google podcast, and other platforms of your choice. 
Just click this link to select:
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7.

Find out which foods you should buy organic using the app below 🙂

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smart-foods-organic-diet-buddy/id418833988

Black Vegan Shop APP

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/black-vegan-shop/id1476594529

Best Vegan APPs

https://cleangreensimple.com/article/best-vegan-apps/

Are organic foods safer?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/organic-food/art-20043880

Sources:
What Is Organic Food, and Is It More Nutritious Than Non-Organic Food? (healthline.com)
Are organic foods really healthier? Two pediatricians break it down (ucdavis.edu)
What is Environmental Sustainability? | Microsoft Sustainability
https://www.foodunfolded.com/article/what-is-natural-food
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition/use-term-natural-food-labeling

TECHNOLOGY – Helping with On-line Advice – PODCAST

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Just FYI

https://www.verywellmind.com/the-verywell-mind-podcast-5113058

All the best in Wellness!

Skin Health Matters

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It’s not a topic that we cover often when it comes to APPS, but I think that this is worth sharing. Melanoma is a real thing. This APP is free. Please share. Click the link for details.

https://www.uofmhealth.org/patient%20and%20visitor%20guide/my-skin-check-app

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Information from the Cancer Foundation:
https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen/

All the best in Wellness!

APPs for Tracking Your Water Intake

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Click this link to learn more about available APPs.

10 Water Tracker App Choices (Andriod & iOS) 2022 Reviews

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.

Drinking Water for Your Health & Well-being

All the best in Wellness!

Free Dietary Guidelines Book

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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.

https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/

All the best in Wellness!

JUST FYI – FAITH -Heart Health APP for African Americans

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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!

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JULY – Mental Health Awareness Month for “Black, Indigenous, and People of Color,” (BIPOC)

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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.

This podcast is available on Apple podcast, Google podcast, and other platforms of your choice. 
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

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