It’s so easy!!! Just add more in your diet. Try something new (make it a try it Tuesday), cook them a different way (bake, steam, eat them raw), share with a friend. Unplug from … Continue reading
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Category Archives: Physical health
Hunger Scale
Do you ever find yourself standing in front of an open refrigerator or pantry looking for something to eat only to realize you don’t actually feel hungry? You may be experiencing emotional hunger rather than physical hunger and eating for … Continue reading
Beyonce Move Your Body
Friends, I am so excited to tell you all about a very special project am working on with my Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon team. MIMO has partnered with WAT-AAH (an amazing kids water company that fights childhood obesity) to host Oregon’s first … Continue reading
Save The Date
Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon will host it’s next event in Beaverton May 18th at Stoller Middle School from 11-2pm!! Check out this video from out last event at University of Portland. For more Movin’ It updates visit www.movingoregon.org!!! In health, … Continue reading
Hispanics and Heart Disease, Stroke
While I was reading through American Heart Association’s website last night I came across a heart wrenching article called Hispanics and Heart Disease, Stroke. I was so saddened to learn these statistics. “Hispanics and Latinos face even higher risks of cardiovascular diseases because of high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes.” … Continue reading
Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon Kick Off Event
Dear Friends, I’m beyond excited to share with you what my team of amazing friends and I have been working on since the pageant…… As Mrs. Oregon America 2013, I have started a non-profit called “Movin’ it with Mrs. Oregon.” I believe … Continue reading
Eye Exams & My Lasik Story
Today I am doing something a little different. I wanted to share with all the Heart For Health readers an interview I did with Restore Vision Centers. A lot of people have asked me about getting Lasik. So I thought … Continue reading
Shorter Life Spans
Today I feel that I need to share the more serious side of what our nation as a whole is facing as our obesity rates rise. I do this not to scare, intimidate, or belittle. I share this with you in … Continue reading
Pediatric Obesity… Buzz Words?
Pediatric Obesity….What do you think of when you hear those words? Are there negative connotations or stigmas attached? Have these words become buzz words in our society? When I hear the words “Pediatric Obesity” I think of a huge problem that … Continue reading
Save The TaTa’s
Helloooo Ladies! October is Breast Cancer awareness month! You know what that means…1.Check your TaTa’s, 2. Get a Mammogram, and 3. Support Breast Cancer Research! 1. Checking your TaTa’s: Doing monthly Breast Self Exams can increase a woman’s chances … Continue reading
Spice up your Workout
Spice Up Your Workout Routine with Non-Traditional Exercises By: Jim Rollince (Head of the Creative Writing Department for Gym Source) & Tara Arnold RN Being truly healthy means taking care of both your body and spirit. Because traditional forms of exercise, such … Continue reading
What did you say? Hearing loss?
Heart for Health was asked to feature this great article written by guest blogger John O. Hearing loss is a very important issue that is greatly under covered in the area of prevention. Enjoy… In health, Tara Arnold RN Healthy … Continue reading
Lauren Conrad on Health
One of my favorite celebrities, Lauren Conrad, talks about health, fitness, and healthy lifestyles while shooting a cover for Women’s Health Magazine. I admire that she is open and honest about not loving to workout, but does it anyways. Not a lot … Continue reading
Pediatric Obesity Video
Another Nurse Tara video, “Childhood Obesity.” Check it out and learn how you as a family can make positive healthy changes. Please share with your friends and family. Health education is key to improving this growing epidemic. Improving kids health … Continue reading
Implications of Body Hatred
Dear friends, I know I am not alone when I say that there have been times in my life where I have hated things about my body. I will be the first to admit that I even become intimated by … Continue reading
“GuacaMOLE!!”
One of my favorite movies growing up was Austin Powers. This next post (all about moles) reminds me of some famous quotes from Austin Powers. “…Yes, nice to mole you… MEET you! Nice to meet your mole! Don’t say mole… I said mole.” “Mole…… Mole…… MOLEY, MOLEY, MOLEY, MOLEY, MOLEY!!!” “MOLE!! BLOODY MOLE!! We’re … Continue reading
Unwanted Friends That Bite
This week I was asked to give a presentation to a group of parent about lice. I researched and found some really good info all parents should know. Its good to be prepared in the chance your kids bring home … Continue reading
A Fit Mind
Heart For Health welcomes guest blogger and friend Esmey Leon, personal trainer from L.A. She is a wealth of knowledge. Esmey has a heart for people to be their best both mentally and physically. I hope you enjoy her wonderful … Continue reading
Wash and Sing Video
Welcome to my first Nurse Tara Video! These videos are designed to promote health in a FUN way. Please share my videos to help spread public health knowledge (not germs) in YOUR community. Ideas for sharing these videos include: playing … Continue reading
5,2,1,0
Nurse Tara’s: prescription for a healthy active life When a doctor percribes us a medication we take it it to be healthier. Use this simple prescription recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for a healthy life. 5 Eat at least … Continue reading
Winter Kisses and Colds
I find it only natural to blog about what I have experienced first hand over the past week…or what I think I have experienced that is? (I dont have a fancy lab to send off nasal swabs and sputum samples … Continue reading
Eczema
Todays topic is about the management of eczema. This topic was requested by a friend of mine. Feel free to send in your health topic requests and I will do my best to dig deeper and find you new information … Continue reading
Everyone Poops
Disclaimer: If you didn’t like the title you can stop reading now! As a nurse I spend a lot of time thinking about stool (poop). I question people about it, analyze what I see, I have even been known to … Continue reading
