No matter how much you love the holiday season, it is indeed stressful. There are financial concerns, weight gain concerns, family drama, crowded stores, and high expectations for the “perfect” holiday get together. It’s more important than ever to take care of yourself during this busy season. If you have been trying to eat healthier […]
There is nothing worse than being in pain. Not everyone tolerates pain medicine well, and some people just do not care for medicine at all, so sharing a few with you that are all natural, homeopathic medicine and supplements. That being said, if you have chronic pain, or an acute episode like a broken or
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Scott Routley, a 39 year old Canadian man, has been considered in a vegetative state and unable to communicate following a car crash 12 years ago. It’s the first time, ever, that a severely brain damaged patient has been able to communicate according to the BBC story 11/13/12. Neuroscientist Adrian Owen of the University of
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Cold sores, or herpetic lesions, are caused by Herpes Simplex 1 or 2, HSV 1 is associated with facial sores, HSV 2 with genital sores, either infection can leave sores in either place. HSV can be spread by sharing eating utensils, razors, towels, and kissing. Genital herpes can be spread to the face by oral sex,
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Even when food additives come from plants they can be harmful to your body. Anything unnatural and/or in a highly concentrated chemical state is something to stay away from. Remember nature delivers food as a nutrient complex, not as an isolated nutrient. Statistics show that the average American household spends 90% of their grocery budget
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Many people all around us are struggling with infertility. Infertility can a silent hell. People do not talk about infertility issues like they would if they had a physical condition or other stressful circumstance in their life. Many times a couple choose to walk the road of infertility alone, discussing it only with their doctor.
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Did you ever wonder what hurts a person? I bet you know how a person can hurt you. I am fairly sensitive, no, I am a big crier. My feelings get hurt fairly easy, and I can cry and be hurt for a long time. Not for no reason, but sometimes, maybe it’s a big
Yes, yes it is, I was surprised myself. Before we get started on why, for those of you questioning the heart disease and cholesterol link, rest assured that the study that said that has been proven wrong over and over, and now on to the good stuff 1- Butter is the highest source of CLA,
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I have always been of a nurturing character, I take care of myself, and anyone else who happened to come along. I took care of my sister, my grandma after her heart attack, babysat for dozens of families, my own kids, and husband, my kid’s friends, the nursing assistants I worked with, all the people
So your relationship is over? Whether it is a divorce, a breakup with a long time partner or the dissolution of something that you felt would have potential, breakups are painful. My clients report being in literal physical pain after a breakup, and many do not know how to soothe the pain or where to
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A new study in the UK found that drinking a caffeinated beverage an hour before exercising can give more enthusiasm and more endurance for your workout with the caffeine group doing 38% more repetitions than their non-caffeinated counterparts. How much caffeine? The study says 10-15 mg per 10 pounds, so one cup of coffee for
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Some of us have poor boundaries. Let’s admit it. When we were growing up we were shamed or ridiculed or bullied for asking for our needs to be met. We might have been made to feel “less than” when we stated what we wanted. This left us with a sense that we are not worthy
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What makes a brother, or a sister, that makes them different from other people? Is it honesty, loyalty, respect, or all of those things? Is it common interests, and a certain way of looking at the world? I think it is a mix of all of those things. A brother is who you call on
A bone spur, or ostephyte, is a bony growth, or callus that is formed on a normal bone, from repetitive motion in joints over time, usually larger than it needs to be. The most common areas are feet, hips, hands, shoulders, and spine. Repetitive movement causes an injury to the bone and the spur grows
When my kids were little and came home with bags loaded with candy I took out a “mommy tax” which means I got a few of my favorite candies off the top. We also learned that buying Halloween candy early usually means buying it twice. Here are a few tips to keep you from
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I have always been a worrier, so much that I have made myself sick worrying about things. I worry about my kids, I worry about my parents, my sister and her family, my friends, their families, money, business problems, I have worrying skills. I think I have even worried that I worry too much. I
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Before the month is over we were lucky enough to come across this heartwarming story. I am lucky enough to hear about Jonathon on a regular basis, I went to school with his mother, and some of his aunts and uncles. They are a truly inspiring family, I think you will love them as much
Negativity literally makes your body ill. Check out this poster on what happens inside when you are unhappy and/or stressed, plus, it causes wrinkles and spreads to those around you. Spread some joy instead!
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