The Cardiologist's Wife

Pimento Cheese, Not Your Grandma's Spread

Pimento cheese is one of those foods that has been so corrupted by the food industry that it has become synonymous with other crappy foods like Spam. I'm not even certain what store bought pimento cheese might contain, nor do I want to find out. It's a shame because pimento cheese can be a delightful treat, even if it does Read the full post…

Plum Good BBQ Sandwiches

In a few days it will officially be fall but the temperatures are still warm enough for me to continue swimming for a few more days. The breeze was a little cool but that didn't stop me from swimming several laps this morning and I felt great afterwards! Have you exercised lately? With fall's cooler temperatures and fewer insects, you Read the full post…

Shingles Vacine and Treatment

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with shingles so I felt I should discuss this nasty virus once again. If you ever had chicken pox, you are at risk for getting shingles and believe me, you don't want it. Shingles is a painful rash with blisters that scab over and may take 4 weeks or more to heal. The Read the full post…

Vegetarian Tacos are muy delicioso!

There are times when I think I could easily become a vegetarian, especially when I try a new dish that is as good as the vegetarian tacos I had at Local Lime restaurant in Little Rock and the tofu fried rice at Sai Tai here in Jonesboro. My husband and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary this past weekend by spending Read the full post…

Midyear Health Check

Summer is winding down , the year is more than half way over and our January resolutions are long forgotten. It's time for a health reality check. First of all, how is your health lately? If you have enjoyed good health, are you thankful? Take some time to appreciate how wonderful it feels to be healthy, for your family to Read the full post…

Vacation Lessons For A Healthier Life

I'm back from a lovely beach vacation and I wish I was still there with all my heart. Wouldn't it be nice if our every day life was as nice as a vacation? If we could relax, eat well, sleep and exercise just enough without having to worry about bills, work, illnesses and school, our lives would be perfect. But Read the full post…

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Enjoy Fall, Be Thankful, De-stress

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on November 17, 2011 ][ In Medical and Health Information ]

Yesterday I took my dog Molly for a walk. The wind was pretty fierce and the temperature cooler than it had been but we both enjoyed the walk so much. I had such a good positive feeling from being outside in the fresh air and looking at Mother Nature’s handiwork. Sometimes I don’t think mental health is emphasized enough and that we don’t do enough to encourage good mental health. With all the stress in our lives and the problems we all face, it would seem that we would take better care of ourselves and our loved ones but we don’t. That is why I’m challenging each of you to get out this holiday, not to shop in the mass of frenzied humanity, but outdoors with friends and family or even alone and take time to be thankful.

Be thankful for the beauty of autumn all around you. I love walking along and looking at the different shapes and colors of the leaves that have fallen. The road I live on is a kaleidoscope of infinite possibilities, green mixed with brown, orange, yellow, red and purple, straight lines, sharp points, and curves. Look up at the sky and observe the color whether it’s a clear blue or smoky gray. If I’m lucky I’ll see a deer while I drink in the quiet. That is what you need too, an escape to someplace quiet with fresh clean air to breathe.

Be thankful for all you have; the friends and family who are always there when you need them, your home and job. Take along your family dog and show him some unconditional love. (Two of my cats like to go on walks but that may not be the case at your house.) Drag everyone out of the house and play dodgeball, shoot some hoops or toss a frisbee. You’ll be surprised at the bonding that occurs when everyone is breathless and laughing. Take the family to the park to ride bicycles. You won’t even notice you are burning off Thanksgiving calories. Take a big deep breathe of cold air and notice how it makes you feel and the different smells. Much better than the stale air indoors. When it is time to go back inside, take the peace and good feeling with you.