The DeHumanization of the Poor I should mention that this is a blog post, it is my personal opinion, not necessarily that of this page. I am also including facts and figures with sources to illustrate a point. Names have been changed, except mine, I am still me. SNAP, for those unfamiliar, is the food assistance […]
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It’s summer time and the living is easy… or is it? Many of us are sweltering in our homes, sweating in the heat, and going from air-conditioned spaces to hot and humid areas all day long so our bodies have a difficult time adjusting to the heat. Getting overheated can lead to dehydration, heat stroke,
Quite often we are brought down and saddened by things that we have no business worrying about. There are things that are out of our control, and until we realize that it can make us miserable. Own your past, make peace with it, let it go. Just one example of these wonderful life lessons put
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Are you due for a raise? Is your landlord not following through on promises to upgrade your rental property? Would you like your partner to help more around the house? These simple and easy to follow steps can help you to get what you want. Identify it first, and prepare your arguments, maybe even prepare
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Do you need them? How often should you take them? This poster has a simple diagram showing the role of antioxidants in the body, why you need them, and how they work. Quite often we hear things advertised without knowing what exactly they are, what exactly they do, and if our lifestyle makes us require
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Have you ever gone into your local coffee shop and ordered a Dirty Chai? How about a Miami Vice? These are fun nicknames for coffee drinks, I suppose busy baristas know all about them, but the general public may not. Some of them sound pretty tasty, but you better remember how to make it, just
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If you are looking to switch your morning coffee to tea, or think you are getting less caffeine in a cola than in tea, you may be surprised by some of the numbers. This poster has all the facts about caffeine, the amounts in different teas, various coffees, and many types of soda. A little
By now you have probably heard that these little black seeds are full of fiber, healthy Omega 3’s and 6’s, calcium, micronutrients, etc. Maybe you have even bought a bag if they carry it in your area, or ordered one online, but now what? You are perfectly willing to try these nutty little wonders, if
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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,
Many of us eat more salads in the spring and summer, when the fresh bounty from gardens is everywhere and makes the mouth water just to look at all that lovely color and freshness. If you have been eating healthy, and you don’t want to eat that list of things you can’t pronounce on your
I love pie, but I cannot in good conscience very often eat all the things that are in pie. I started doing this, it is incredibly delicious, has protein and filling fiber, and a serving of fruit, all for about 200 calories! Use 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 banana, 1 graham cracker, and a
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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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There is nothing that comforts me after a stressful day like just a bit of dark chocolate, melting slowly on my tongue. Sometimes for a treat a dark chocolate covered espresso bean has so much wow factor, it feels like a big indulgence. Have you ever wondered what the facts are? Chocolate is healthy, chocolate
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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Aging is a battle, men and women have some of the same issues, and some men handle alone. An enlarged prostate is one of those things that only men have to deal with. The symptoms of enlarged prostate, also known as BPH, range from frequent urination, pain with ejaculation, inability of bladder to empty, scrotal
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Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils for healing. They can produce feelings of calm, decrease anxiety, help with relaxation, flu symptoms, and even improve stress. If you intend to sniff your way healthy it may be a good idea to visit a trained therapist, who can recommend oils for your particular needs and
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
