Now that Springtime is here (let’s ignore that light snow the other morning) it is time to shift our food focus to incorporate the fresh heart healthy foods of the season. I found two to help get you in the mind set. This first recipe is great for the heart because it provides a good... Continue Reading →
Today more so than any other time in history, we are closer than ever before thanks to the Internet. However, this can be a blessings and a curse. While social media can connect us with awesome people with those we may have never met before or keep us connected to those we cherish, some of... Continue Reading →
As we know, diet is a crucial part of not only our overall health but also for the health of our heart. Evidence suggests that we should maintain a diet of high fiber, lean protein, and whole grains while staying away from saturated fats, sugar, and salt. That being said, there are many foods that... Continue Reading →
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, but why is breakfast so important? Well, according to https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/breakfast it is because “it breaks the overnight fasting period, replenishes your supply of glucose and provides other essential nutrients to... Continue Reading →
The beating and ticking that keeps us running, the heart. A vital organ that we can often take for granted and forget that it needs care too. It is an incredible part of the human body when you think about it. This small collection of muscle is made up of four chambers, two that hold... Continue Reading →
I've always been organized, and I've always liked knowing what my life would look like. As far back as I can remember, I always had attainable life goals. I wanted to graduate from high school. I wanted to graduate from college. I wanted to get married and have a career and have children someday. So... Continue Reading →
Hello, readers! Welcome to this week’s installation of the social and economic exploration that I’ve titled “Fair Trade Features.” Today, we have the chance to learn from a true expert. I interviewed Katherine Bissell Cordova, executive director of Chicago Fair Trade, the largest fair trade coalition in the U.S. Throughout this series, we’ve been learning... Continue Reading →
I had ignored some of the signs, in the hopes that they would go away on their own, or that I would “push through”, as I had with so many other challenging moments and events in my past. After all, this was my second baby, and I had “survived” the postpartum days with my first... Continue Reading →
We have room for more Moms in our Postpartum Group here at Olive Branch! The group is facilitated by Carolyn LoScuito, MA, LPC. See information below! When: Saturdays @ 1:00 pm Where: OBCA 6819 W. 167th Street, Tinley Park, IL Contact: Please contact us at (708) 633-8000 to register or to answer any questions! Postpartum... Continue Reading →
