A Space to Take a Breath & a Step Towards Wellness
Here at Breathing Room, we love to share information, tips, and tricks with you all. Our hope is that the things we share help you to save money, live well, eat healthily, reduce stress, and more! It can be difficult to do these sorts of things all on our own, so today I thought I …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been plaguing our lives for more than a year now. Things will not be back to normal any time soon but as we approach the end of Phase 1 of vaccine distribution, there is hope that this global pandemic is coming to an end. If you are interested in doing your …
Sixty seconds can make a difference in your health. The Diabetes Risk Test takes only 60 seconds and can reveal your risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes, the most common form of diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 10% of adults in the U.S. have Type 2 diabetes and 33% …
Did you ever think – why do I need health insurance? When you are young, you may consider this question usually due to the fact that you don’t use your health insurance as much. You might also consider this question when your finances are limited. Let me spend some time sharing why you need health …
Thinking about kids in the kitchen might bring to mind images of piles of dirty dishes, flour strewn across counters, and a general mess. But kids are capable of doing more in the kitchen than just making a mess! Getting kids involved in cooking family meals can be an important way to build healthy habits. …
Samuel T. Coleridge coined the phrase ‘‘Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.’’ This may surprisingly reflect some of our drinking water quality in the U.S. In such a technologically advanced society, it is easy to assume that all of our drinking water is safe and of good quality. Unfortunately, that is not the …
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Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, candies, and other sweet treats are some of the more popular ways we show our love for those special ones on Valentine’s Day. This year, consider the heart when celebrating this holiday. Photo by Gabby K on Pexels.com Preparing foods at home gives you the option to make healthy substitutions and …
As I wrote this blog, the east coast of the United States was hit with a major snowstorm. The room that I work in has several windows and I can see the trees and bushes move back and forth, while the wind howls over the top of the house. This is also the time of …
Lately, it’s been a challenge getting groceries from supermarkets, but many of us already have a mini grocery store in our home…our pantry! Having a well-stocked pantry makes it easier to cook meals at home, especially when we’re out of fresh ingredients. There is no magic number of items you should have in your pantry, …
