Don’t diet; modify instead Health by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2011April 9, 2015 By Paula Bowers-Sanchez Hello Everyone! Let me start by saying thank you for all of your comments and feedback. I really appreciate your support. We’ve all heard that diet and exercise are the keys to good health. But, what does that really mean? First, I don’t ever like to be on a
Native Americans are at risk for breast cancer and should be aware of the facts Health by Rachel Buxton - October 25, 2011April 9, 2015 Every three minutes a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer. Every 13 minutes a woman in the U.S. dies from breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. Cancer alone has become a
Small changes can make a big difference Health by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 9, 2015 By Paula Bowers-Sanchez Hello Everyone! It’s Paula. For those of you not familiar with me, I’m a member of the Snake Clan and daughter of the late Mildred Bowers. I have lived on the Hollywood Reservation for most of my life. I will be writing a monthly column to share my
Brighton aims for better health with new Pathways program Health by Rachel Buxton - October 25, 2011April 9, 2015 BRIGHTON — Brighton’s Health Department kicked off its annual Pathways program Sept. 14 with learning, walking and food. This is the third year the Pathways walking program has been offered to the Tribal communities. During the previous two years, the programs included walks that earned participants points over the season, but
Naples learns about healthy choices at Pathways Weigh-In Health by The Seminole Tribune - September 27, 2011April 9, 2015 By Judy Weeks NAPLES — "Where are you on your path to wellness?" is the theme for Seminole Pathways III. The starting point for Naples community residents was the weigh-in for the weight loss contest on Sept. 6. Allied Health nutritionist Charlotte Porcaro discussed nutrition and exercise with those who had made