What A Sleep Study Is Like: Things I Wish I Knew Before My Sleep Test
I used to do pretty well in school, but I failed my sleep test. I recently spent the night… [MORE]
How To Make A Heating Pad Using Socks – DIY Microwave Heating Pad Instructions
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3 to make a heating pad yourself! As you probably know, microwave… [MORE]
Too Much Sodium In Your Diet? Here’s How To Painlessly Reduce Your Salt Intake
We are all aware that too much sodium in our diet can lead to high blood pressure, which greatly… [MORE]
Antioxidants: The Real Truth About How They Work & How Effective They Are
Maybe you've heard that antioxidants have the ability to prevent cancer from forming in the… [MORE]
Lose Weight Fast: 8 Simple & Surprising Tips
With endless advice on which foods will help you lose weight and which foods you should avoid,… [MORE]
Predicaments & Emergencies
CT Scan Radiation: Some Eye-Opening Facts About CT Scans
I recently read an article entitled Over Exposed in Good Housekeeping that really struck a chord with me. I haven't had a CT scan (yet), but I've had an MRI, and I've often wondered about the lasting effects of having such tests -- in terms of radiation. For the record, MRI scans do not expose … [Read More...]
Hobo Spider Bite Facts
I've lived in the Pacific Northwest for the majority of my life, so I'm no stranger when it comes to spiders, especially hobo spiders. I've also lived in basement apartments where I saw even more spiders than usual because it was underground. Knowing how to identify different kinds of spiders … [Read More...]
What It’s Like To Have A Coronary Artery Stent Put In To Prevent Heart Problems
I had a coronary artery stent put in several years ago. I was experiencing an unusual pressure in my jaw along with a few other symptoms, so I had it checked out. After a series of tests, I was told that I needed to have a heart stent put in immediately. You may be wondering... What is a … [Read More...]
General Health
How To Make A Heating Pad Using Socks – DIY Microwave Heating Pad Instructions
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3 to make a heating pad yourself! As you probably know, microwave heating pad is great to use whenever you need to apply some indirect heat for pain relief, comfort, or warmth. Here's when to use ice vs heat for soreness, aches and pains. Awhile ago, I was given this … [Read More...]
All The Best Ways To Prevent Motion Sickness
You've probably suffered from motion sickness at least once. We all have! All it takes is a bit of choppy water on a boat, a few turbulence on an airplane, or a fast moving theme park ride to mess up your equilibrium and make you feel disoriented and nauseous. The reason you get motion sickness is … [Read More...]
OTC Pain Relievers: The Differences Between Acetaminophen & NSAIDs
With so many pain relievers available these days, it's hard to know just which one to take and if one is better than another.Acetaminophen and NSAIDs are two of the most popular types of medications that people take for pain relief.Below, we'll explore the similarities and differences between the … [Read More...]
Specific Conditions
What A Sleep Study Is Like: Things I Wish I Knew Before My Sleep Test
I used to do pretty well in school, but I failed my sleep test. I recently spent the night at a Sleep Center to participate in a sleep study to see if I might have obstructive sleep apnea. This information might help you if you plan to have your own sleep study, or … [Read More...]
Your Autistic Child: Coping With Asperger’s Meltdowns & Tantrums
I have some firsthand experience with Asperger's Syndrome, a disorder on the Autism spectrum. My grandson has Asperger's and though he has a pretty good handle on this emotions now at age 13, there was a time when he had meltdowns on a daily basis and sometimes they occurred … [Read More...]
Natural Remedies For Panic Attacks & What Causes Panic Disorder
Eleven years ago I had a major event happen in my life. As a result, I began having severe panic attacks.This was during a time when I was going to college full-time, working nearly full-time, and my husband had just lost his job. Not surprisingly, I was dealing with way more stress than any one … [Read More...]
Nutrition & Diet
Too Much Sodium In Your Diet? Here’s How To Painlessly Reduce Your Salt Intake
We are all aware that too much sodium in our diet can lead to high blood pressure, which greatly increases the risk of having a stroke, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease. Studies have also shown that, over the long term, a higher consumption of salt is associated with more cases of … [Read More...]
Antioxidants: The Real Truth About How They Work & How Effective They Are
Maybe you've heard that antioxidants have the ability to prevent cancer from forming in the body or possibly even reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease. At least, that's the implication perpetuated by some aggressive companies in the health industry today. In fact, if you have perused the … [Read More...]
Lose Weight Fast: 8 Simple & Surprising Tips
With endless advice on which foods will help you lose weight and which foods you should avoid, it's hard to know where to begin. Every year millions of us try to lose weight, but we often don't succeed because the diet plans are too hard to follow, or we lose focus. So what does work? By … [Read More...]
Fitness & Exercise
Printed Yoga Mats – Personalized With Your Own Photo
Ever since I saw Jennifer Aniston give Oprah this photo yoga mat as a gift on the Oprah show, I've been completely intrigued by it. Oprah's has a photo of her beloved dogs on it. Jen and Oprah aren't the only celebrities who use the YogaMatic yoga mat. Ellen DeGeneres uses it too! … [Read More...]
Zumba Workouts: Great For Exercise And Weight Loss!
Zumba is a fitness program that was created by Beto Perez in his native country of Columbia. Beto Perez is the creator of Zumba and director of the national Zumba master trainer team. He is a professional dancer and the former choreographer for Shakira and other high profile celebrities. -- IDEA … [Read More...]
Got Neck Pain? Helpful Online Videos Of Yoga And Physical Therapy Neck Stretches That Work!
Ever since I quit my full-time job and started working at home on the computer, I've acquired chronic neck pain. It's a problem I've been dealing with for several years now, mostly due to the fact that I spend upwards of 12 hours a day at the computer. I notice the pain is even worse when I spend … [Read More...]
