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: preventative health
The Dougie for breastfeeding?
The Dougie…. A hip hop move performed by moving your hand close to or near your head or hair while moving back and forth. This dance move just keeps popping up in my life with so many teaching opportunities attached … Continue reading
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
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
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
Nurse Connect Interview
Here is a link to my first published interview called, “How Nurses Can Help Fight Childhood Obesity.” This may be written for nurses, but the message is applicable to anyone working with children. Please take a little time to read this … 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
Just Don’t Get Hit By A Car
Don’t get hit…. On Halloween kids are twice as likely to get hit by a car than any other night of the year! Kids are very excited (hopped up on sugar) and may be unpredictable. Remember these tips brought to … 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
Rihanna’s Ray-Bans
This week I found myself singing a little Rihanna… “Cheers to the freakin’ weekend I drink to that, yeah yeah! Got my Ray-Bans on and I’m feelin’ hella cool tonight, yeah.” I laughed at the thought that even Rihanna knows … 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
Whooping Cough
Today I came across an alarming news alert from the: Washington State Department of Health. It talks about the increasing rates of Pertussis in Washington. Part of my job is to educate people on the need to get vaccinated to prevent illness. … 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
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
Type 2 and You
With the annoucement of well loved cooking star Paula Deen developing Type 2 diabetes I think its time we talk about this disease. First lets talk facts. Diabetes affects an alarming rate of People in the United States. According to the … Continue reading
