We all know by now stress is bad for us, but do you know HOW bad it is? This poster has a lot of very helpful information on what, exactly, happens to your body when it gets stressed out. Stress will not get better if you don’t take steps to make it better.
A great writer once said, when asked by a fan how to write, “If you want to write, write.” I have always been a writer, I have not always been a published writer. Writers love words, poems, songs, stories, puzzles, etc. Writers also read, often we read so much we think we can write. Some
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With February being traditionally a gray and dreary month quite often we have to eat our sunshine! Tangerines are a delicious and healthy way to get some sunshine into your body, the very smell evokes images of sun drenched beaches and lazy warm days. Studies also show they can help prevent obesity and prevent heart
This is a great poster describing and showing the morning sun salutation. I am often asked by people in chronic pain how to exercise, the answer is always the same, yoga and/or pilates. You may not have the flexibility to do it exactly right, but the gentle stretching is the important part, also the practice
The first couple days I was ridiculously hungry, all the time, I also had terrible bloating and abdominal discomfort, lots of noise going on in my tummy! My food journal from this week is ridiculous, I have never eaten so much food on a daily basis in my life. I think taking the milk thistle
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Until I saw this poster I didn’t know this was even a real thing! Controlling your dreams, having lucid dreams, it sounds very interesting. I have very odd dreams, and some of them are recurring. I scared an old friend once, I had a dream that he & I got married & told him, I
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These were one of the most often listed foods that we like more as adults than we did as kids, I never even made them for my own kids because I disliked them so much. My sister started making them within the last year, and they are quite good. I think of myself as a
For those of you that are in a relationship I thought this was a good time of year to post this. For those of you who enjoy a state of single blessedness like me, remember Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers, it’s for those who love. Add some of these foods today, they are
I used to have a plaque on my wall with the quote, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storms to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” The plaque had special meaning for me and my youngest, so when he started his own household I gave it to him and his wife for
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There are 8 distinct elements of yoga, all of which are essential to good practice. Many of us focus on the movements without as much attention to the rest. Using all of the parts helps your practice, helps your mind, helps your health. Namaste.
After we posted the stuff about fluoride I have been looking for a toothpaste alternative, have not found anything in the stores here, disadvantage of living in a small town, I found this though, so I thought I would share. Coconut oil and baking soda, what could be easier? The mint drops make a big
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This is an evolved creation I make quite often, my son likes it with spicy fish, my daughter likes it all by itself, the vegetables I throw in vary as to what I have in my fridge, but it’s pretty basic. I forgot to take a picture of the rice until I had dished up
I thought this was pretty cool, some of the stuff from your kitchen that’s beneficial to your yard and garden. I have lived on the edge of town for so long, I have been in the habit of throwing all my vegetable residue outside for the deer, rabbits, and turkeys that frequented my yard. Living
In today’s world most of us are much too busy and have not enough hours in the day. Just a gentle reminder that a break is essential to your well being, it helps rejuvenate and refresh your mind as well. Taking care of yourself actually makes you MORE productive at work and helps the thinking
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When I made these we ate them all as soon as they came out of the oven, it was all I could do to save some long enough to take a picture! They are absolutely delicious, and full of vitamins. Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers 2-3 teaspoons pure maple syrup I know, that’s it, amazing
Delicious, healthy, full of Vitamin A and healthy olive oil, I am making some today! I love carrots, raw, cooked, in dishes, by themselves, with hummus, whatever, now I am going to try them as chips too. I love these posters that come with the recipe right on them!
This poster is for everyone who suffers from chronic pain, from migraines, fibromyalgia, lupus, MS, arthritis, or any other of the things that cause chronic inflammation. It’s also a good idea to keep these in your system as a preventive measure. Food is the best and first medicine!
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We all get mad. Sometimes anger can be a good thing, it can stop you from being in a dangerous situation, or encourage you to make necessary changes in your life. What matters is how we act on our anger, what we do with it. Dealing with people when you are very angry, or when
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