Author: Amy Simon, RN, CDCES

August 16, 2023

What’s in it for me to be hydrated?

Staying hydrated is gravely important to our body. Around 60% of the human body is made of water.  We lose fluid constantly through skin (perspiring), urine, and stool. We even lose through respiration. Bodies that lack hydration are at an increased risk for many illnesses. Getting less than the required fluid intake can also increase the risk of kidney stones, urinary...

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March 9, 2023

What are CGMs? Let’s Look at Continuous Glucose Monitors

Diabetes mellitus, Latin for “sweet urine,” has been documented for over 2,000 years.  It was once recognized as a devastating and deadly disease. In the 17th century Dr. Thomas Willis, a physician from London, would diagnosis patients with diabetes by sampling their urine.  If the patient’s urine had a “sweet taste,” he would diagnose them with diabetes mellitus or “honeyed”...

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January 18, 2023

Tips for Protecting Your Largest Organ in the Cold Weather

Have you ever had that “itchy skin” feeling when the weather changes to cold and the furnaces come on? Or maybe it’s a feeling of your skin not quite fitting because your skin is so dry and tight. If you have, you are not alone.  The largest organ of our body is our skin.  Our skin does many things for...

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December 14, 2022

When the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Isn’t So Wonderful

We have all heard the song It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, as well as the song We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  But not everyone is happy. For some it isn’t the most wonderful time of the year.  What if the holiday season is not the most wonderful time of the year...

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November 30, 2022

Woodwork at Evergreen Homes, Inc. ATF Makes Amazing Pieces and Brings Out Creativity

The woodshop at Evergreen Homes may be small, but the people that work there make amazing pieces of art.  You might be surprised to know business operates with just a few people along with support staff. This small group creates vast variety of pieces, depending on the time of year and season. They create wonderful works of art that give...

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November 23, 2022

Staying Healthy During the Holidays

The Holiday season is upon us.  Trying to live up to unrealistic expectations, along with added responsibilities, can make the holiday season a very stressful time. During times of stress, we tend to forgo healthy eating and give up exercise.  Staying healthy, happy, and helping everyone around you is important.  It is also important to enjoy this festive time of...

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November 2, 2022

November is American Diabetes Month: Let’s talk About this Epidemic and Diabetes Prevention Program for Type 2

Every year the American Diabetic Association throughout the month of November uses their voice to ring the alarm about the diabetic epidemic in the United States and the use of Diabetes Prevention Program.  For the millions of people who are at risk of being diagnosed, it’s time to get educated, find resources, and help keep those we care for aware...

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April 6, 2022

David O’Conner, Ready, Set, Go!

I had the pleasure of meeting David O’Conner and hearing, first hand, about his experience with Special Olympics.  David proudly told me that he lost 25 pounds while getting ready to run the 15K.  He also spoke about how his increased activity has helped manage depression.  David also shared that he has had ups and downs in his life but...

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March 16, 2022

Looking for Gluten Free Treats, Sweet and Savory?  Gluten Free by D&D is the place to go.

I had a chance to visit Gluten Free by D&D in Volant, PA and was so impressed, I wanted to let others know about this bakery. Gluten Free by D&D is run by a mother and daughter team, Dawn and Deanna. They got the idea for the bakery when a family member contracted Lyme disease and the physician suggested an...

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December 15, 2021

What If Christmas Is Not So Merry?

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” and for many people it may be true.  However, for many others Christmas time and all the holidays that surround it are not so merry. In fact they can cause anxiety, loneliness, depression, or an increase in stress, leaving a person actually miserable.  Everywhere you look Christmas is on display.  Commercials advertising...

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