Flourish

Institute Editorial Team 06/13/2022

Flourish (verb) – grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment. This is what I aspire after. A woman growing, developing, as a result of the environment I live in, the people I am around, the choices that I make and the people that I impact. Every fiber of my being wants to flourish. I see it as the unique way that God has created me (and us). To be made in the image of the creator of the universe who out of nothing created this beautiful and amazing world we live in and is actively engaging me to have an intimate relationship where I know Him more and more. In this time of intimacy,…

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Institute Editorial Team

Focus on Fiber to Improve Health

When you think about the word “fiber”, you may equate that with an older adult taking a supplement to be “regular.” However, fiber is an under-appreciated nutrient that has so many health benefits. If you make one lifestyle change, focus on fiber. Why? Fiber has no Calories. It also decreases your risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and of course digestive disorders. Notably, this zero Calorie superstar does not get the respect it deserves because most Americans consume about 16grams per day. This is less than half of the Institute of Medicine’s daily recommended amount of 28 grams for women and 35 grams for men. What is fiber? Fiber is technically a polysaccharide member of the carbohydrate family found in plant products. …

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Lynn Ulatowski 08/30/2021

10 Things I Wish I Had Known Before My Dad’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

When someone receives an Alzheimer’s or other dementia related diagnosis, there is an array of emotions for the patient and their family – disbelief, denial, anger, loss, confusion and so much fear. What will this mean for our family? Before my dad received the first diagnosis of “mild cognitive impairment,” we knew things were off. He’d gotten lost a few times and was repeating himself, but it was all manageable. His friendly personality and quick wit was a good cover, but dementia is a relentless foe and it marched on. As my siblings and our mother adapted to a new normal, things would change again and again. Our wonderful dad passed away a few months ago, giving me some time to reflect on his Alzheimer’s journey.…

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Anne Murphy Brown, J.D. 08/23/2021

How to Give Your Immune System a Boost Through Healthy Eating

With parties, barbecues, and playdates, it can be difficult to avoid the germs escaping coughs and sneezes from your peers, colleagues or family members. However, there are several ways you can build up your immune system to combat sickness and sniffles. One method is to incorporate healthy eating habits into your routine. The Importance of Nutrition for the Immune System Your immune system works hard to protect your body from harmful viruses, bacteria and parasites. It uses innate immunity as the first line of defense, including barriers like skin, mucus, stomach acid and enzymes. However, if a microbe slips through, your body will use its adaptive immunity to target the substance and zap it out of your system. The adaptive immune system will then remember…

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Mia Barnes 06/05/2023

woman looking up at sky thinking, showing mental performance

Mental performance and you: 10 things you need to know

Our mental performance, how we think, analyze, and perceive the world, influences how we work, tackle challenges, relate to others, manage stress and more. Where we choose to put our focus has a tremendous impact on how we feel and perform in our day-to-day lives. Julie Jones, Mental Performance Coach and Institute instructor, specializes in helping people boost their mental game, and in teaching them how mental training, positivity and self-awareness can help us do better in our jobs, our personal lives, as leaders, as athletes, and as members of the community. As a former Division I softball coach, Julie specializes in training athletes in mental performance techniques. The same brain strategies that can help a softball player improve her swing can help us all…

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Institute Editorial Team 08/02/2021

Music and Spirituality

Music has the ability to convey messages of greater meaning that can unify and allow us to recognize one another’s humanity. A song is a shared story, an opportunity to know we are not alone, and to learn from one another. It can be perceived as a prayer, a prophetic message, a call to action, and a life philosophy.

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 04/06/2021

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