Posts by Karen
Happy Healthy New Year!!
Here we go again! Do you start the new year with good intentions for your health? Do you need some help? I’m once again participating in the Ultimate Blog Challenge for the month of January. I have done this before and I often struggle with what to write after the first few posts. So here’s…
Read MoreIt’s Been Awhile…Let Me Reintroduce Myself and Give You Some Tips
Hello hello hello!!! I’m so happy to reconnect or connect as the case may be. In case we haven’t met, my name is Karen Sammer. My business is Your Power Your Health Nutrition and Health Coaching. I know that’s a mouthful. It really means that I help people who live with or are at risk…
Read MoreBlack Bean Brownies
Most of the time people think of brownies as glutenous, as too rich, and BAD for you… There are actually GOOD for you. A delicious alternative to your 'regular' brownies.
Read MoreSelf-Care Is the Best Care
So what is self-care? The concept of self-care being a selfish act of indulgence is ludicrous. This is a myth we need to bust wide open. It’s necessary to maintain optimal health. Self-care can be interpreted widely, but in my world it means taking care of yourself so that you can take care of all…
Read MoreI’m back, it’s February…Happy Healthy Heart Month!
It’s been a while since I’ve been here but I thought now is a good time to resume my blog. Today is February 1st, which is the beginning of a month that has great meaning for me. In September 2017, I suffered a heart attack caused by a spontaneous coronary artery dissection. After recovering from…
Read MoreHave You Thought About Your Act Two?
Are you a woman “of a certain age”? You know what I mean. Kids are grown and flown. If you’re married, maybe you and the spouse have fallen into the hypnotic rhythm of life. Or you may have been a ‘stay at home’ and now the nest is empty. You may be coming to…
Read MoreWhat Are Your Risk Factors?
I want to share some information about heart disease and some of the ways it shows up, especially for women. Much of the existing heart disease in the US, in fact 80%, can be prevented through proper nutrition and lifestyle habits. There are some risk factors we all need to manage to keep ourselves healthy…
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