Every other Wednesday in the Pacific Daily News, Giana Santos writes Wellness Wednesdays, a column offering suggestions to live a balanced lifestyle. Giana is the health educator and nutrition counselor at TakeCare. She is also a certified nutrition and wellness consultant and is a credentialed indigenous lactation counselor. Giana’s most recent columns are below and linked to the original columns at guampdn.com.
Question? Contact Giana at: giana.santos@takecareasia.com.
Sweet dreams: Better sleep can start tonight - March 12, 2025
As adults, we should be spending about one-third of our lives sleeping. That’s seven to nine hours daily.Yet many people struggle to get the quality rest they need. While you’re sleeping peacefully, your body is actually hard at work, performing essential maintenance that keeps you healthy, alert, and ready to tackle each new day. Let’s explore how you can create ideal conditions for restorative sleep that energizes both body and mind.
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The power of food to connect us - March 26, 2025
Have you ever noticed how many of your most cherished memories involve food? Perhaps it’s your Nåna’s signature dish, a fiesta with family, or a simple BBQ with friends. Food does more than nourish our bodies. It feeds our souls and strengthens the bonds between us. This universal truth is beautifully illustrated in Guam’s rich cultural traditions, where food isn’t just sustenance – it’s the thread that weaves together family, friendship, and community.
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