All my life I have battled occasional bouts of insomnia. My mom tells stories of going in to check on me at night, and I would be wide awake in my crib, content and quiet, just … awake. Mom always said I would grow up to be a nurse, and I did, it was the […]
Just a few tips to keep us motivated… If you are exercising outside in the cold please dress for the weather, in layers, and for comfort and ease of movement. Also if the air is so cold that it hurts to breathe, exercise inside today. If you can’t find half an hour work out for
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I am a genius at worrying, I think I could get a doctorate in it. I think too much, I look for hidden nuances, I drive myself into a state of panic. For no reason. I really believe worry is caused by a lack of faith, and lack of belief in oneself. When I really
If you have a mouth you should read this! All our lives we are taught about brushing and oral hygiene, but too many of us don’t know how many things it can affect. Poor oral care can cause problems with your heart, breathing, diabetes, cancer, pregnancy. and social life! Read this amazing infographic on good
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This is a really fun read. I don’t want anyone complaining that they are totally unlike their flavor, it’s for fun, and some insights of course. Always interesting to see what it says about you. I don’t think I could pick one favorite flavor, Mint Chocolate Chip and Cookie Dough come close, I also love
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As previously stated there will be 3 levels to accommodate everyone’s needs. These will be known as Levels 1,2, and 3. You will have to look at the criteria and decide where you belong, this is a daily check-in, but no one is coming to your house to check, you are expected to be accountable
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Kids usually get plenty of exercise, maybe not today’s kids so much, but people of my generation have fond memories of playing outside, making forts, having adventures, playing tag and hide-and-seek, jump-roping, bike riding, we didn’t call it exercise, we called it play. As adults we often try to squeeze an half hour at the
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This is an amazing poster, we should all do these things as often as possible. Zealously believe in good is my personal favorite. Be kind. You never know when your actions are changing someone’s life, try to change it for the better.
So many of us have a hard time finding half an hour a day to work out, and if you get a half hour lunch it’s hard to exercise if you need to get to a gym, even an employee gym, get a workout in, and get back to your desk, let alone eat. You
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How Much Sitting is Too Much? More and more people are getting blood clots, and at young ages. Doctors sometimes miss it as healthcare professionals are trained to look for a certain set of symptoms associated with clots, including pain, swelling, and heat, some of which may be missing. Also, travel is considered a risk
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This has been one interesting week. I always thought of myself as a label reader, but I have realized how often I look only at the size of the ingredient list, for the inclusion of a few items I avoid, and for too many things I can’t pronounce. I found hidden sugar in places I
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Exercise is important, if you want to lose weight, or maintain a level of fitness it is essential. There are many health problems that stop people from exercising, much of this is related to chronic pain and fatigue, believe me, I know. That does not mean you should give up! Even comatose patients are given
We all need at least a few minutes at least once a day to recharge, to replenish the well, to become at peace with ourselves and the world. A wise man once told me if you can manage 10 minutes a day, 30 minutes once a week, and at least half of a day once
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Which one would you rather be? I have days that the scarcity concept overwhelms me, but I do make a conscious effort to spend the majority of my time live life in abundance and gratitude, it’s a much more peaceful place to be.
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Essential Water Water is extremely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but can only survive a week without water. Water helps maintain healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite, it also helps increase energy levels. The most common cause of daytime fatigue is
Let me start off by saying I have been eating too much processed sugar, as I was deciding how long to do it and what exactly to cut, I was inspired to see if anyone was interested in joining, comfort in numbers! I was completely overwhelmed, and super excited, by the response… so now I
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Poor Decisions We all make them, when it comes to love, money, food, and exercise, every single one of us has made a decision or two that is… not as good as it could have been. A new study shows that this is an international phenomenon, and maps of the world show that our food
Menopause and Andropause Yes men go through something too! All about what to expect, and knowing what you can blame on natural changes! There are several things a Dr. or herbalist can recommend to allay symptoms, knowledge is power when it comes to your body. I highly recommend this to everyone, even if it’s years
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