By Teresia Rose-Reed Special to the Herald Times RBC | Abusers use a variety of tactics to manipulate you and exert their power: Dominance—Abusive individuals need to feel in charge of the relationship. They will make decisions for you and the family, tell you what to do, and expect you[Read More…]
Tag: Health & Wellness
{Guest Column} Vaccines: A gun cabinet for your immune system
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC I I was recently asked at a county emergency medical services council meeting why I was there. Having only been on the job for one month my answer was not eloquent, but I was able to tumble the words communicable disease[Read More…]
{GUEST COLUMN} Health & Wellness: Human touch can be a powerful tool for healing
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | Have you ever pondered the meaning of the phrase it was touching? We use it to describe intensely emotional, heart-warming and meaningful events or situations. Why the word “touch”? Why add a tactile descriptor to a phrase? Touch implies compassion[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Health & Wellness: Complementary medicine can be beneficial
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | Institute of Health offers the best definition of the two. Alternative medicine are practices in place of care and medicine provided by a medical doctor. Complementary medicine is treatment that is used together with standard MD recommended medicine. While I[Read More…]
{GUEST COLUMN} Health: What is Xylitol?
By Kari Brennan Special to the Herald Times RBC | Xylitol is spelled with an “X” but pronounced with a “Z” sound. (Z-I-LI-TALL). Xylitol is a naturally occurring substance that is widely used as a sugar substitute. Chemically, it is a sugar alcohol, and found naturally in berries, plums, corn,[Read More…]
{Health & Wellness} Meditation: Benefits and getting started
By Stefanie Nielsen Special to the Herald Times RBC | Meditation. Are you doing it? Many people are, not just because it’s becoming more popular, but because they’re experiencing the benefits of it for themselves. Meditation has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. It also may promote emotional health,[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Know the warning signs for stroke: F.A.S.T.
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | After more than 40 years of decline, progress has slowed in preventing stroke deaths, according to the latest report by the Centers for Disease Control. Also of concern is the increase in stroke deaths among Hispanics and people living in[Read More…]
Guest Column: How can we make RBC the healthiest county in Colorado?
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | My children got me started playing the online game “Clash of Clans” recently. While I find it entertaining when I have time to kill, I am terrible at it. I like having a pretty “Town Hall,” but don’t care about[Read More…]