Maria Murphy: Workshop: Caring for the Caregiver this week

Council on Aging and Maria Murphy, MA, LCPC, LMHC prov. present
Holiday Stress Relief for Caregivers

Free Workshop
Thursday, December 3rd, 1:30-3:30 pm
Council on Aging, 1367 S. 18th St. Fernandina Beach, FL.
Across from Baptist Medical Center Nassau

Setting limits
Managing Stress
Creating time for you
Finding resources to improve your life

Free adult day care available with pre-registration. Space is limited.
Contact: Debra Dombkowski, 261-0701 ext.113 or Maria Murphy, 261-7022

World Health Organization is Addressing Women's Health, but what about American Women?

The WHO is busy bringing to the attention of the world the issues in women's health. Most recently, WHO is highlighing the mortality rates of women in developing countries. Indeed, if women are seen as second class citizens, obtaining health care that can improve longevity and the quality of life are impacted. But this latest news begs a question.

What about those of us in what the WHO calls "rich" countries? Hey, we know who we are. We are residents of established democracies. Yes, we fight inequality as women, that is true. But, let's face it, in a democracy, the law is usually on our side.

There are women all around the world that have to fight for their spot at the physician's office. Yet, what are we women doing? How many times have we postponed mamograms, refused to call the doctor when suffering from the flu, or just ignored the warning signs our bodies are signaling to us?

Here is my challenge to those of us with the gift of freedom. Don't make the work of the WHO go unheeded. They fight every day for women's rights to have health care.

Make the WHO proud with these simple reminders:

Stop postponing your health care.
Keep wellness appointments.
Listen to your body.
Communicate with your doctor.
Ask questions.
Don't turn your back on your health.

Have a wonderful week and remember to take care of yourself.

News in Halloween Candy Dental Dilemmas

Boy do I love Halloween candy. Dentists, however, have fought the candy frenzy known as Halloween forever. Can you blame them? With 40% of kids coming into the dentist with a cavity before kindergarten, you can't blame dentists for balking.

Here is an interesting article about a dentist office that pays kids for their candy. Not a bad idea. This year, my kids got a little short changed, between a lot of lights out in our community and Mommy dipping her fingers in for those fun size candy bars, we are not so heavy on excess.

But for those years when there is just too much candy, try the recommendations in this article!

And have a great week!

Maria

Maria Murphy Speaking at American Business Women's Association

Maria will be speaking at the Amelia Island branch of the American Business Women's Association on Thursday, October 22nd at 7pm.

Maria will be speaking on setting boundaries in relationships.

For more information, contact Maria Murphy at maria@simplyputtogether.com.

Maria Murphy presents "8 Ways to Stay Balanced and Get Organized....in 5 Minutes or Less!" at Women's Expo

Maria Murphy will have a booth and offer a speech on organization and balance at the Women's Expo on Amelia Island.

Featured speakers:
Ann Christensen-McGrath, CNM – Top Women’s Health Questions

Barbe Jordan, Certified Aesthetician – Personal Skin Care Specialist

Maria Murphy, Therapist and Educator (Simply Put Together) - 8 ways to get Balance and Organization in 5 minutes or less!

Elizabeth McCranie – Nutritional meals and menus for you and your family.

Plus:
A fashion show sponsored by Retail Therapy Consignment Shop

Representatives from Micah’s Place and TLC Pregnancy Center

Along with many other exhibitors with exciting information for you!



The Women's Expo will be held at The Journey Church of Amelia Islan(Sadler Road)on Saturday, August 29th from 10-12. Come see what the women of Amelia Island are doing to make the world a better place.

Vitamin D Makes a Difference!

Check out this great article on the benefits of Vitamin D!

Click here to read!

Maria

All Dried Up: Preventing and Coping with Dehydration

The National Institute of Health just put out a nice, simple article on dehydration. Check it out and look at the symptoms, what you can do to prevent it and how to cope if you get dehydrated!

Stay cool and keep your body wet this summer!

Get article here.

Maria