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Health and Well-being: Roe Chiacchio
Post Traumatic Growth: We can stand back up after trauma, heartbreak or loss and transform our life
Mon, 02/15/2021 - 9:00pm

Our world of ongoing environmental shifts, political unrest and personal tragedy has shaken us to our core. Our comfort rug has been pulled out from underneath our feet, leaving us tumbling and falling onto our knees. Some say they are afraid of living. Others say they are afraid of dying. Some are afraid of both. We begin to fear being fearful. How do we survive and move onward with positivity towards our future? In a changing and unstable world, life gives us opportunities we don’t see when...
How do we slow down this aging process?
Roe Chiacchio: How to regain your muscular strength
Mon, 01/18/2021 - 7:45pm

Have you asked yourself, why am I weak? Where Did My Strength Go? Have you thought , I used to be able to do this. I’m not that old. Let me explain what happens as we age. From the age of 40, our body’s ability to repair and replace muscle is diminished. Our muscle mass, function and strength decreases with age. This is called sarcopenia. And sad to say, this is normal aging process. The physiological changes that occur in our muscles are characterized by a...
Pausing throughout your day creates space and time for reflection
Pause to thrive
Thu, 11/26/2020 - 7:45pm

Pause to Thrive Pause to welcome the day. Pause during your day to gain clarity. Pause to reflect on what really matters to you. Pause to view the situation as an observer and gain insight. Are you working on autopilot, trying to get ahead and feeling stressed? Are you surviving and not thriving? Will the upcoming holidays cause more tension and anxiety? Throughout your day, schedule several breaks for mental and emotional upkeep during your workday and daily routine. Pausing now and then will...
How to Break Through Our Self-Induced Barriers
Roe Chiacchio: Our perceptions create limitations
Mon, 07/06/2020 - 5:45pm

My cup is half full. I am a victim. I don’t deserve it. I’m not good enough. Do any of these statements resonate with you? Our thoughts are influential. They can run our life into a ditch or they can lead us to freedom. We have the power to control our internal dialogue. Our beliefs either limit us or inspire us. The words we use can shape our ideas, attitudes and well-being. We can sabotage our mental and physical growth to hold ourselves back from achievements, opportunities or dreams because...
‘We will keep our distance and she can care for her family in peace’
Roe Chiacchio: An abandoned home
Wed, 05/13/2020 - 1:00pm

In its day, it was a sturdy looking one-room post and beam cabin, similar to the looks of Henry Thoreau’s cottage on Walden Pond, Massachusetts. Years have gone by and tenants have come and gone. Some of the prior residents returned, hoping to reclaim this piece of realty before others flew in from the north or south. They chose this homestead to raise their family year after year. First come, first to settle in. The cabin has character and charisma. It has enough floor space for a large family...
What to do When fear approaches
Roe Chiacchio: Befriend your fears and make chicken soup
Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:45am

I picked up the phone and heard the fear in Sara’s voice. Her pitch was high and she spoke quickly. “I’m not going back to work. My boss has been in contact with a nurse who tested positive for the coronavirus and who has been caring for her mother.” Sara’s voice wavered as she wondered out loud what she touched in her boss’s office that could be contaminated. Without stopping she asked, “Should I triple my vitamins?” “Should I drink more water.” “Should I get more sleep.” My niece, Sara, was...
Take the time to invest in your health. You have one chance at living this life
Roe Chiacchio: How to soothe emotions through the holidays
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 8:15pm

Holiday celebrations are here. To many, this is a time of worry, anxiety and tension which affects our mental and physical well-being. We have a choice in the decisions we make every day towards our health. We have the power to make ourselves ill or work toward wellness. Stress has become a major contributor in our modern-day illnesses. Managing stress is essential to give our body the power and ability to bounce back from diseases. According to Harvard Medical School, 60 to 90 percent of...
Autumn is a time of contemplation, a time to be still
You are not the only one feeling sad and tired
Sat, 10/05/2019 - 10:15am

Many of us have noticed there is less daylight time, giving us shorter days to be outdoors. Darkness arrives sooner on our doorstep. A number of us might be feeling sad. Some of us feel they don’t have the energy they had during the summer months. Others are questioning themselves, wondering if perhaps they are depressed. I heard a friend say, “I feel older all of a sudden.” “I don’t feel as happy as I did in the summer.” What has changed to make people feel this way? These thoughts reflect the...
quality of sleep affects every organ and system in the body
Roe Chiacchio: The Power of Sleep
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 2:30pm

Poor health is often associated with sleep deprivation. Poor sleep habits can lead to cognitive decline. Lack of sleep can increase the risk of health disorders such as diabetes, obesity, depression, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and is considered a link to dementia. Memory lapses, reduced concentration, fatigue and emotional ups and downs are other symptoms of insufficient sleep. How are you feeling every day? Do you have energy? Are you clear minded and focused? If not look at...
many of us are disconnected from our physical body
Dealing with balance instability and falling
Thu, 06/06/2019 - 11:15am

As we age, we begin to notice that our balance isn’t what it used to be. We may feel unstable when we walk. Our balance feels off-kilter. We start tripping and when we look back, there wasn’t anything to trip over. We begin scuffing our feet and take smaller steps to keep our balance. The fear of falling arises and settles in our mind. Balance instability is one of the major reasons we fall. This can lead to the outcome of a broken hip, leg, wrist, rib or back. Complications from a fall...
‘Sit, be still and listen’
Listening: A gift from and for caregivers
Thu, 04/11/2019 - 4:00pm

A clinical trial funded by the National Cancer Institute developed a program to improve the health of spousal family caregivers. In reviewing it, I found it to be valuable for all caregivers. This study showed positive physical, mental and psychological effects from adding the activity of attentive listening into a daily practice. We cannot fix our loved one’s illness but we can make their emotional path smoother. Become an active listener to the person you are caring for. Allow them to talk...
Don’t give your power away
Our decreased attention span
Sat, 03/09/2019 - 9:00pm

Many clients and friends have mentioned to me that they are more forgetful and easily distracted than they used to be. They wonder if they have the beginnings of Alzheimer’s Disease. According to Time Magazine , May 14, 2015 article, You Now Have a Shorter Attention Span Than a Goldfish , in 2000 our attention span was 12 seconds. It is now less than 9 seconds. Are we all heading toward some form of dementia or is this phenomenon a result of how we work with technology and social...
How are caregivers surviving?
A Daily habit of wellness for caregivers
Mon, 02/04/2019 - 2:30pm

One in seven middle-aged adults provides physical, emotional or financial support to an aging parent, child or other family member. They are unpaid and are considered the “sandwich generation” who have taken on the additional role as family caregiver. The National Allegiance of Caregiving defines this role: “Family caregivers are responsible for the physical, emotional and often financial support of another person who is unable to care for him or herself due to illness, injury or...
Make new choices and trust the journey
Learning to Surrender
Mon, 12/24/2018 - 1:00pm

Surrendering is not giving up, abandoning or raising the white flag. Surrendering is not accepting defeat. Surrendering is not failure. Surrendering is letting go when it is time. It is having the wisdom to know when something has run its course and it’s time to cut the umbilical cord on an idea, thought, desire or relationship. Sometimes, we burden ourselves with worn out beliefs of what we think we need and who we should be, both driven by society’s standards. There are Infinite possibilities...
Your mindset
Wed, 10/31/2018 - 11:45am

Last week, a friend of mine wrote about her sister’s recent death and the wise words she left behind for her and her daughter. “Do everything you can, while you can,” were her departing words . Over the course of life, we can become narrow-minded, fearful and self-limiting in our thoughts and actions. We may confine ourselves from spreading our wings and moving forward, toward a more fulfilling life. We can lose control of how we want to live our lives by letting others project...