Tea Thyme: Herbal Tea Gardening
I’ve been making a lot of tea these days… The CDC has been recommending drinking lots of liquids to relieve coronavirus symptoms, but let’s be honest, any reason is a good excuse to make tea! My go-to right… Read More
Tag: wellness
Laugh today! Reduce your stress!
Feeling tired? Overwhelmed? Are deadlines looming? Has quarantine got you down? If you need a boost of energy, stress relief, or an infusion of inspiration, try laughter! Laughter changes us! Our facial muscles are stretched, our pulse and… Read More
Self-Care Tips During Stressful Times
Self-care is what you do for yourself to maintain good physical and mental health. Often in times of stress, we may be less inclined to take good care of ourselves and put self-care on hold. However, it is… Read More
Your Body’s Response to Stress
Whether you consider a stress to positive or negative, your body reacts by releasing stress hormones and in turn, your body responds. Depending on the severity or type of stress you might be experiencing, your body is likely… Read More
5 Techniques to Reduce Stress
It is only natural to experience stress; however, chronic stress is damaging to our mind and body. You may be able to reduce your exposure to certain stressors; However, it is not possible to eliminate stress in its… Read More
AGING WELL IN FLORIDA, A TRI-COUNTY APPROACH
L. Duncan, UF/ IFAS Extension Sumter County, L. Spence, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, M. Wilchcombe, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County. Situation: The population in The Villages Florida continues to grow. Following a series of programs called Sharing Wisdom, the… Read More
COVID-19/No Hype, just sights, sounds and simple advice
*A few verses to emphasize and educate on the need for hygiene, disease prevention, planning, and wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. “COVID-19: A Pandemic Like You’ve Never Seen” Author: Brenda Marty Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward… Read More
Eat Right, Bite by Bite
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite.” This theme was chosen to remind people of some of the basic nutrition… Read More
High Blood Pressure: Get the Facts
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences In honor of American Heart Month, I wanted to share a few facts about high blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 78 million people… Read More
Tea for Me, Please
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences For me, there is nothing better than a hot cup of tea on a chilly morning – or any morning, really. The rich flavor and fragrant steam… Read More