Beating Neuropathy

10/27/2025

Refill Before You're Empty!

In our busy lives, it’s easy to keep pushing by helping others, checking off tasks, and ignoring our own limits. But here’s the truth: you can’t pour from an empty cup. Your body, mind, and energy reserves need refilling, just like a car needs fuel or a phone needs charging.

When you take time to rest, hydrate, eat nourishing meals, and breathe deeply, you’re not being selfish, you’re practicing prevention. Over time, chronic fatigue, poor sleep, and stress can slow healing and worsen pain. By contrast, a well-rested, well-fed body repairs faster and responds better to care.

This week, make it your mission to check in with yourself each day:
-Have I had enough water today?
-Did I pause to stretch or step outside for sunlight?
-Have I allowed quiet moments to recharge?

Even small choices like an early bedtime, a few minutes of deep breathing, or a glass of water before another cup of coffee can help you refill before you run empty. This week let's remember to fill up our cups before they run out!

10/27/2025

10/25/2025

Have you read the bestseller that started it all? It even has an intro chapter for your Physician Grab a copy of the latest edition in print or Kindle! Learn much more on the page linked in comments below.

10/25/2025

Health Fact of the Day:

Did you know that even 10 minutes of daily movement can boost your circulation, improve mood, and support nerve health?
You don’t have to do a full workout, simple habits like walking after meals, stretching before bed, or standing up every hour make a real difference over time.

Your body was designed to move, start small, stay consistent, and your health will follow.

10/24/2025

Before you jump in, make sure your plan fits you. If you live with high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, neuropathy, or you’ve been off your routine, a brief medical consult can prevent injuries and boost progress.

10/24/2025

10/23/2025

Small Steps, Big Protection

Your daily habits play a major role in lifelong breast health. While no single lifestyle change can eliminate risk entirely, a consistent, balanced approach helps your body function at its best and strengthens your natural defenses.

Move most days. Regular physical activity, 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, reduces inflammation, improves hormone balance, and helps maintain a healthy weight. Even brisk walks or yoga count.

Eat with purpose. Choose colorful fruits, vegetables, and whole grains rich in antioxidants and fiber. These nutrients support your body’s detox pathways and may lower circulating estrogen levels. Limit alcohol, processed foods, and excess sugar.

Prioritize sleep and stress care. Quality rest and effective stress management lower cortisol and strengthen immune function, two key protectors against chronic disease.

Quit smoking, if you do. To***co toxins damage DNA and disrupt the body’s repair systems. Quitting lowers risk over time.

Early Detection: Your Strongest Ally

Lifestyle habits are your foundation, but early detection remains the most powerful tool in reducing breast cancer mortality. The earlier an abnormality is found, the easier it is to treat effectively...Read more at https://www.drjohnhayesjr.com/breast-health-basics-what-you-can-do-this-month

10/23/2025

Join Rob Hakala and I as we discuss "Breast Health Basics: What You Can Do This Month!" Livestream at 959watd.com or tune in to 95.9 FM locally.

10/22/2025

Less daylight can mean lower vitamin D and energy levels, but just a little sunshine makes a big difference! Try a short morning walk, sit by a sunny window, or take a break outdoors whenever you can.

10/21/2025

Men who eat more plant-based foods often live longer, healthier lives, this includes prostate cancer, and many other health issues that affect men.