Fall is officially here and it’s not just the pumpkin flavored treats that have arrived. Seasonal allergies are in full swing. You may hear more about allergies during the spring when many suffer with tree pollen allergies. But many people will suffer with fall allergies as well. One of the most popular is the ragweed plant. Ragweed starts pollinating in … Read More
Dental Care During COVID
One of the reasons why COVID has impacted personal wellness is due to the fact that patients have delayed many of their visits to medical and dental professionals due to fear of contracting the virus. Some patients struggled to get a dental appointment for themselves and their children when the pandemic first began. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy requires … Read More
Getting ‘BACK TO NORMAL’ is Going to Take ALL of Our Tools
If we use all the tools we have, we stand the best chance of getting our families, communities, schools, and workplaces “back to normal” sooner. Stay 6 ft. apart Wear a Mask … Read More
Is It The Right Time For You?
One of the biggest decisions for women is when to have children. Most women must decide at some point during their life about birth control. Which birth control method to use is often hinged on evaluating a number of things including convenience, cost, and side effects. Today woman have a variety of birth control methods to choose from. Fordland Clinic … Read More
YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH
By Terri Griffith, LPC, Behavioral Health Consultant at Fordland Clinic Whether we realize it or not we are constantly talking to ourselves, telling ourselves we have done good or bad throughout our day. One of the most important things you can do is to begin to identify your self-talk, what is your inner voice saying to you? If you are … Read More
Arrival of the COVID VACCINE
Getting vaccinated is one of many steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Protection from COVID-19 is critically important because for some people it can cause severe illness or death. Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools available. Vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if … Read More
It’s a New Year, Ready for a New You?
It’s a new year, full of opportunity, promise, and hope. While no one knows what 2021 will bring, there is one truth we can’t escape: we’re all older than we were last year. No matter your age, you should feel your best! Let’s make the most with small changes that can make a big difference in your overall health, so … Read More
Preparing for the Holidays
The holidays can be some of the most challenging time for many of us. You may be grieving the loss of a loved one and may even be wondering how you will make it through the holidays this year. Maybe it isn’t the loss of a person that you are grieving, but the loss of just not being able to … Read More
Take Charge of your Diabetes
A diabetes diagnosis can be a scary thing, but there is a lot you can do to keep your diabetes in check and live a happy, healthy, and full life. Making healthy choices and taking steps to manage your diabetes can ensure you don’t just live but thrive with diabetes. But it’s important to take steps now, such as finding … Read More
Are You Connected?
By Terri Griffith, LPC, Behavioral Health Consultant at Fordland Clinic Have you ever been in a room full of people and felt lonely? Many of us think that just because we are with people, we have met that need for connection. This is not true. There is a difference between really connecting and being in the company of other … Read More