Whether you are a recovering addict or still struggling with an active addiction, you are always in a battle to avoid triggers to those destructive behaviors that can harm your mental or physical health. During the holiday season, these triggers abound, and one must be prepared to deal with them head on to avoid relapse …
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Eating healthy during the holidays can be quite challenging. Between holiday parties and family dinners, it is quite easy to indulge in all the trappings of the season by making unhealthy food choices. We all should watch what we eat. However, if you are living with a chronic health condition like diabetes, hypertension, or heart …
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports that, “Every year, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from eating contaminated food.” December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month, a global public health awareness campaign to remind the service industry and …
December is recognized as National Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month. As food is the center of so much of our holiday celebrations, it is a great opportunity to incorporate these superfoods into our holiday feasts. According to the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR), “Despite seeming as polar opposites of one another, root vegetables …
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By Presidential Proclamation, December has been designated National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month. During this season of cheer and holiday parties, the public is always urged to exercise caution before getting behind the wheel as there are serious consequences to impaired driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that drunk and drugged driving …
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