I have been putting off writing anything new because I have been so down, I have no energy, and just want to sleep. I am working on 2 different articles but all I can think about is how tired I am. I like to write positive, uplifting, and (I hope) inspiring things, so being this […]
Well, I am 45 today. It feels weird. My son, for 7 or 8 years, thought I was 32. It was only when he hit 20 that he said to himself “whoa mom must be more than 32!” he was telling that story to his wife as we made plans for my party this weekend,
Not literally, not for everything, that could get quite messy! Look at your hands when making your plate of food. Your palm is about the right size for a serving of protein. Make a fist, then make another one, that is about the right size for your servings of fruits and vegetables. Make a fist
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This is for everyone who wonders what fruits and veggies do what in a smoothie? If you are aiming for a certain diet plan, like Paleo, is there a smoothie that is just for that? Well this poster is for you! Great smoothie options to make your life easier, enjoy!
What Does The Coffee You Drink Say About Your Personality? This made me laugh a lot, although my own coffee choice is not listed. If yours is not listed make a guess, for myself I chose somewhere between Americano and Espresso, I drink coffee plain, strong, no frills. This can make for a good laugh
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That annoying and distracting ringing in the ears can be helped, and can be helped naturally. First of all, avoid exposure to the things that can cause it, like loud noises, caffeine, and nicotine. If you cannot avoid all of them, if your workplace is loud for example, here is a video with some easy
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As many as 12 million Americans are affected by Restless Legs Syndrome, or RLS. RLS is an itching, burning, aching, or tingling sensation accompanied by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs. This can affect quality of sleep, and add to anxiety and depression for millions of people. RLS can come by itself, or as
The things that children remember are never what we, as parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, think they will remember. Things like eating cucumbers and tomatoes right out of the garden, playing tag at sunset, playing with waterguns in the house the day before we pulled the old carpet out, picking raspberries right off the
There are still some people who are uneducated about Fibromyalgia, even health care professionals, so for those of us who have it, or love someone who has it, it is essential to keep passing on information. These are pictures of a healthy brain, and a person with Fibro’s brain, with the exact same pain stimulus.
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Good and Evil. There are so many conflicting opinions on good and evil, some people say evil does not exist. Evil, wickedness, malignancy of thought – it is known by many terms, and it does exist, strongly in fact, and stronger by the day. Goodness, virtue, love, honesty, these things exist as well, and are our
Creative Tendencies. Whenever we bring up creative efforts it seems like I hear much more of what people cannot do, or what they wish they were doing, than real efforts. I have been guilty of this myself. My sister is a fantastic painter, she is the artistic one in our family, so when I think of
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Saving my own life. I do realize that sounds a bit dramatic, after all, Fibromyalgia doesn’t kill people. It does, however, ruin your life in a lot of ways. I often compare it to being a battered woman, you never know what kind of a day you’re going to have. You live in fear, unable
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One Minute Meditation. I have been practicing Ayurvedic Breathing for a while now, and as I was researching new techniques I came across this video, I found it so amazing I just had to share. One minute meditations, done 10 times a day, can greatly release your tension and anxiety levels. Who cannot spare one
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I am a glorious mixture of many different elements that contrive to make me an amazing and wonderful person. I am a work in progress. I am funny, kind, a dreamer, creative, silly, generous, and so very many things! Whenever you have a day that brings you a little down, look at this poster and
Do you know the health benefits of massage? Getting a massage is extremely relaxing, and something that makes us feel ultra pampered and special. Massage is also beneficial to health, and is a proven treatment for many ailments and diseases. Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing, and manipulation of the skin, muscles, ligaments,
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Garcinia Cambogia is one of the hottest diet products on the market today. According to the Dr. Oz show and the people who sell it, there is an HCA extract from the garcinia plant, also known as tamarind, that blocks fat and suppresses appetite. HCA suppresses appetite by increasing serotonin levels, making you feel happier
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Several people have asked me about my mini-reward system, usually when that happens I find it helpful to do it in a post, so it is easily accessible. I no longer remember where I first heard about mini-goals, but at some point I decided it would be helpful to give myself mini-rewards as well. Most
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Weird Food Laws You would think, with the rising costs of healthcare, and so many people’s ability to get health insurance limited or just not an option, that the food industry would make healthier options cheaper and change the rules a bit. Most of us can’t remember but our grandparents and great-grandparents could tell us
