July 23, 2021
4 min read
This parenting thing is so much harder than you think. So, how can we help our kids navigate this season of teenage to adulthood (and beyond) and help ourselves not lose our minds and hearts in the process? It is something we have to take one step at a time, one day at a time. Obviously I don’t have it figured out, but I have been handed some great advice that I’m working with. We can try it out together.
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July 22, 2021
5 min read
Whether your hair stays it’s own color into your 40’s, or you find yourself in your late 20’s wondering why in the world your hair is already turning gray, it is a fact of life. Whether your hair turns gray, white, silver, or a combination of all these colors, it WILL turn shades of white eventually. There’s been long debates about when and why hair turns gray. Some say stress, others say illness, while some claim it’s purely genetics. Curious why your hair is sending you straight to the salon (or the hair color aisle) frequently? Let’s investigate the science behind gray hair.
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July 16, 2021
5 min read
Living through a time in life where you are crippled with stress and anxiety is a challenge and a very hard burden to bear. It is one where most of us have found ourselves, at one time or another, and one that many stay within day in and day out. Whether you suffer from chronic anxiety and stress, or you find yourself in a hard season dealing with these debilitating issues, there is hope and there is help. Sometimes you can help deal with the hard times using some suggestions, like the ones we cover here today, or sometimes you need to seek professional help. Do whatever you need to do to get yourself to the other side. And don’t rule anything out until you’ve tried it.
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July 15, 2021
4 min read
Most of us are trying our best to get in better shape. Exercising more, eating healthier, getting more sleep and taking better care of ourselves is a common goal among many of us. But walking, jogging, treadmill or biking is just a little too mundane for some people. Those who like to go “extreme,” those who miss competitive sports or just those who need an exciting workout to keep motivation going have something to be excited about. There are a lot of unconventional sports available now, some that I had never even heard of or knew existed before I started researching this fascinating topic. Need some exciting motivation to workout? We’ve got just the solutions you’ve been looking for!
Read More July 13, 2021
7 min read
Cerebral palsy is a title used to describe a collection of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move, maintain balance or posture, motor reflexes, and the cognition to communicate fully.
Read More July 13, 2021
7 min read
Diabetes affects the body and its ability to process sugar. The food we eat is converted into glucose (sugar) and used for energy by every cell in the body. In Type I diabetes, the body doesn’t make enough insulin, a hormone that carries glucose from our blood to the cells that need it for energy.
Read More July 12, 2021
4 min read
Oral side effects are common in cancer patients. Therefore, preventing and controlling potential oral side effects helps them the most as they prepare and journey through this challenging season.
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July 09, 2021
5 min read
Aging is an inevitable phase of living. That is no more evident than to us finding our hairlines graying and receding. It’s a season of change, some of it good change, some of it not so good. One of the most obvious signs of our moving up in years is watching our parents enter and navigate their time as senior adults. Some embrace the retirement phase, some do not. Some parents have just as much vitality and energy as they did in their younger years, some need help and constant care in their older years. As parents age and enter this phase, our relationship with them changes. Some of us go from children to caregivers, and it’s a complicated relationship, way different than either side is used to or imagined it might be. Every parent child relationship has its own dynamics, so there isn't one right or wrong way for everyone. It’s mostly a trial and error process that comes from walking with them day by day.
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July 08, 2021
5 min read
They can make or break an outfit. They are necessary to enter a store, restaurant and most places of business. They protect you from the heat, the cold, the water and rough surfaces. They are definitely something you never want to leave home without or be without. They are SHOES and they are so important to you, your well being, and your overall health. Primitive shoes have been found with remains leading back to the Stone Age and many are familiar with the sandals that were known to have existed in ancient Egypt. How far we have come since then! As we will see and discover here, shoes are more than a fashion accessory, they are essential to us for many reasons.
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July 02, 2021
4 min read
After a long day at work, an exercise program to keep you fit, and answering personal calls and texts, there’s nothing you want more than to slip into your nice, comfortable bed and sleep peacefully all night long. Sounds simple, I know, but sometimes it isn’t simple nor is the whole night a peaceful slumber for most people. Ever had trouble falling asleep at night or staying asleep? You’re in good company. The American Sleep Apnea Association reported that an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans experience some form of sleep problems, sometimes as often as once a month or more. With technology a full force fighting for our attention, are we too preoccupied to fall asleep at night? What really influences how well we sleep? Let’s take a good look at what is keeping us awake at night.
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June 30, 2021
4 min read
Summer is hands down one of everyone’s favorite seasons. Warmer temperatures, beautiful weather, vacations and fun activities fill our summers and our fond memories of summer from our childhood. The culmination of summer and one of it’s greatest highlights is always celebrating the 4th of July here in the great United States of America. Whether you go on vacation over the holiday, host a barbecue, gather with family and friends or sleep in until it’s time to see fireworks, the July 4th holiday is a nationwide celebration that reaches each and every person in one way or another. So, how can you make this year’s celebration one to remember? We’ve gathered some great ideas and ways that you can celebrate the 4th this year with fun, meaning, good food and reflection as we reunite as family, friends, and fellow Americans.
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June 25, 2021
4 min read
In 2011 it was reported that 35% of adults in America owned a smartphone. A follow up to that study saw figures go up dramatically as 81% of adults in America reported to have a smartphone in 2019. We work, shop, watch, learn, connect, scroll, post and call, all on a screen. The world and all it has to offer are right at our fingertips. Convenience isn't just a nice thought anymore, it's the norm. With all the technology we have, just sitting in our laps, how are we handling it? Do we thrive off of all our screen time, or have we become its prisoner? The answers to these questions are interesting, and they vary depending on who you ask. It’s a pretty hot topic and there’s a lot of investigating going on about the effects of screen time on our mental health. The pandemic made screen time a necessity, whether it was for your business or your kids doing online school. Long term effects will be an ongoing research study, but some professionals are weighing in on this topic and we are ready to dive in with what we know so far.
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