Poco a Poco — A little bit at a time…how we got to the iOS App Launch With the launch of the De Las Mías iOS app on the App Store, I’m reflecting back on the last 4 years and how much we have accomplished. When my mom and I founded De Las…… Continue reading The journey of a Latina-founded health tech startup
Category: Healthy Comadres
The Journey of a Latina Changemaker
The journey of being a Latina entrepreneur can sometimes be a lonely road. And that’s why when I first came across #WeAllGrow Latina Network I knew immediately these super mujeres were mi gente! #WeAllGrow Latina is a community of jefas “using social influence collectively to empower each other and grow.” Who can’t get behind…… Continue reading The Journey of a Latina Changemaker
How to Manage Stress to Prevent Emotional Distress
How is stress affecting your life? Chances are, if you’re reading this blog, you’re concerned about how stress is affecting your life. Long term stress is not good for us, nor for our families and loved ones. We recently posted a blog on Cortisol and Toxic Stress and how this hormone, now called…… Continue reading How to Manage Stress to Prevent Emotional Distress
Self-Acceptance
Can We Talk About Self Acceptance? Look, we know the majority of us Latinas are overweight. And we know that being overweight and/or obese puts us at higher risk of prediabetes and diabetes. What you may not know is that it also puts us at risk for heart disease and even some cancers. Not to mention…… Continue reading Self-Acceptance
Healthy Eating Wisdom: Eat Like Your Abuelos
Looking for Healthy Eating Wisdom? Your Abuelos Might Have the Answer Have you noticed how many diseases are related to what we eat? High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer. And if you’re trying to come up with a healthy eating plan, it is very confusing. Eat this. Don’t eat that. Every time you turn around,…… Continue reading Healthy Eating Wisdom: Eat Like Your Abuelos
Latinas, Cancer and Healthy Lifestyles
Latinas, Cancer and Healthy Lifestyles: What Every Latina Needs to Know Lately, we’ve been talking about what researchers call the Latino Health Paradox. The mystery of Latino longevity that shows that, a pesar de todo, in spite of all the odds, such as low education, low income, and low access to health care, Latinos still…… Continue reading Latinas, Cancer and Healthy Lifestyles
The Mysterious Case of a Long Latino Life
The Mystery of the Long Lives of Latinos ¿Sabías que? Latinos live longer than other groups in the U.S. And Latinas live longer than almost anyone? (Yes, I am talking about you, Comadre!) According to the Population Reference Bureau, a non-profit organization that specializes in demographics, Latinos outlive non-Latino whites by 3 years on average.…… Continue reading The Mysterious Case of a Long Latino Life
Latinas, The Hub of the Family: Self-Care for the Super Mujer
Self-Care for the Super Mujer As Latinas, we know we are the rock of our familias. We are the classic Super Mujeres who do it all. We are Super Mamás, Super Abuelas, and Super Caregivers of our aging parents, tías and tíos. We are often, if not always, expected to take the high road. We…… Continue reading Latinas, The Hub of the Family: Self-Care for the Super Mujer
Stress Management and Traditional Latina Remedios
Stress Management Latina Style We come from a rich Indo-Hispano tradition of adversity, cultural clashes, magical spirituality and wisdom. We carry this mixed bag passed down by our grandmothers, madrinas, tías and mothers. It’s in our blood and in our soul. We hand it down to the next generation through our DNA, our traditions,…… Continue reading Stress Management and Traditional Latina Remedios
Deep Relaxation: How to Be a Healthy y Calmada Super Mujer
The Health Benefits of Deep Relaxation When we are stressed out, and especially when we have been stressed or worried for a long time, it is important to take care of ourselves and learn ways to cope, such as practicing deep relaxation. The goal is to keep stress from turning into a health problem. If…… Continue reading Deep Relaxation: How to Be a Healthy y Calmada Super Mujer