So often I meet or mentor people post-ostomy surgery and my goal is to support them as they adjust to their new anatomy. The focus is frequently on the emotional aspect of becoming an ostomate and all that entails. Beyond new anatomy, there is fear, recognizing and utilizing their strength, developing coping skills and strategies […]
Nutrition
THE HEAT IS ON…SO PLEASE BE COOL!
It is really oppressive everywhere we seem to be. When we were in New Jersey, other than a rainy day that became a respite from the heat, it was noticeably hotter than usual. And in sunny Florida, we are truly beat by the heat. I was told by my physician when I discussed dehydration with […]
TIS THE SEASON FOR…OLFACTORY AWARENESS?
My guess is that nobody would argue that there are many scents and fragrances everywhere we turn right now! Spring is in the air, and everything is budding. If you are like me, you are also sneezing, wheezing and your eyes are watering, as well. But it looks so beautiful, that it is worth suffering […]