This is a story about a girl as beautiful inside as she was outside, 21 year old Katie Kirkpatrick passed away five days after her wedding in January 2005. She married her high school sweetheart, Nick Goodwin, in a beautiful church ceremony January 15, 2005, and passed away January 20, 2005. Katie was diagnosed with […]
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Try this simple and delicious recipe, makes a great snack before, during, and after Thanksgiving! Ingredients 1 1/2 Tablespoons Butter, melted 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Salt 2 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce 2 Cups Raw Whole Pumpkin Seeds Instructions Preheat the oven to 275?F and lightly grease a shallow baking sheet or baking dish. In
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There is so much more to this time of year than the hustle and bustle, the crowds, and the stress. It really is a good time to stop and reflect on all the changes we are grateful for over the last year, and everything we are grateful for every day. I have several friends who
Cold showers, a form of hydrotherapy, were a recognized medical treatment until it fell out of popularity with increased access to heated water and prescription medications. There are many health benefits to cooling off your shower, and your body, will even save some money on your utility bills. Strengthens immunity by increasing production
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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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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
These awesome veterans have had awesome dogs to be their support person, they are now matching veterans, firefighters, EMT’s, and policemen with these dogs from shelters. Everyone needs a non-judgmental friend to listen, dogs do that. Please watch this heartwarming video:
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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
Fill your life with beauty that is old and new, fill your mind with beauty and grace, fill your soul with truth and love, enjoy it, every minute, learn to see all form of beauty that surround us every day. .
We all know stress makes us sick, here is a great poster with how it changes your mind, your body, your emotions, and your behavior. In today’s stress filled world it is imperative we learn how to destress ourselves, how to be calm when the world goes crazy
That’s right, all they need is a cape! These 6 spices can keep your body in optimum health, besides making your food more delicious. Try it and see what you think, I love the spicy, the savory, our food should be as delicious as we want our lives to be.
It’s a brand new day, a fresh start, a fresh chance. What are you going to do with it? I love this poster, it’s so inspirational! Live your life, love it, rejoice in it, hug more, laugh more, be more. .
So, you have opted to take care of your loved one with Alzheimer’s, or another debilitating disease, yourself. Very noble and loving, also very stressful. This poster shows some easy things to do to help manage stress, always remember, the caregiver needs loving care as well.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the benefits of coffee vs. the benefits of tea. Both are good in different ways, depending on what you are looking for. This poster lays it all out with the facts. I like coffee in the morning and tea at night. Anyone want to weigh in?
Obliques, rectus abdominus, what is all that? Almost every woman I know has a problem with her tummy, part of the problem is that there are several different muscles that need to be worked separately and together. This poster explains where they are and what they do.
Stress is a huge problem already, and as we enter the holiday season it will only accumulate more. This is a great guide for stress in the workplace, having less is beneficial to employees and employers.
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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