“You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice” Bob Marley As many of you who have followed me know, my parents are one of my driving motivations for being a health advocate. My mom lost her battle with COPD in 2012. It’s been 10 years, but it still feels like yesterday. I watched Mom fight to breathe as the disease ravaged her lungs and her body, but it never touched her strength of spirit. Every day I strive to be as strong and resolute as Mom wa

Walking is a wonderful way to relax. Today we chat about 4 (four) tips on how to walk safely and how to SAVE yourself from harm. SAVE = Safety, Awareness, Visibility and Enjoyment. Safety Ensure someone knows where you are going and when to expect you to return. You can use a variety of apps that can alert someone in case of emergency. Carry identification. You can use your phone or something as simple as a Road ID bracelet. Awareness Be aware of your surroundings. You want t

Did you have time for a 5-minute walk today? I hope so. More to follow as I figure out a regular schedule for our Sunday strolls. Another quick question. Are you following us on Perfectly Pl@nted? If not, you are missing a lot of fun! I am reposting here for your listening/watching convenience. On Episode 25, we were graced by the wonderful Sang Thi Duong. Sang is a best-selling author, founder of a non-profit for single mothers, and an entrepreneur who travels the world