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Lynnette Walczak

Professionally, I pursued my Masters Degree in Family Therapy at Texas Tech -- where I obtained invaluable expertise and experience helping people with a wide variety of physical and emotional health issues. Personally, I think it's useful when people realize that they're not the only one going through a difficult time. So any time that I think my personal health experiences would be helpful to someone else going through the same thing, I will share my story here. With health issues that I've personally experienced (like Endometriosis, Lyme Disease, Hysterectomy, Skin Cancer, Ganglion Cysts, Autism, and other topics that very few people enjoy talking about) and health products that I've found beneficial (like sleep aids, essential oils, and medications)... I do my best to provide my own raw and honest firsthand experiences that I think others would appreciate hearing about and (hopefully) find helpful. I'm grateful that I have a number of friends who have also been willing to share their very personal stories here -- regarding their own physical and emotional health. When I'm not writing about health topics, you will find me sharing Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).
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Pelvic organ prolapse affects women after childbirth, hysterectomy, or menopause. The most popular treatment (transvaginal mesh) has a rocky history. What you need to know.

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There are a lot of popular hangover myths out there. Here are solid tips for curing your hangover + Things you can do to prevent a hangover from occurring in the first place.

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If you increase your daily activity, you will burn more calories. It's as simple as that. Here are the easiest ways to burn calories WITHOUT working out!

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Looking for money-saving healthy eating tips? Here's how to choose the right foods at the right time of year to save money on groceries and still eat healthy!

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Whether you call it hay fever, seasonal allergies, or allergic rhinitis, here's what I've learned about treating my seasonal allergies + the OTC meds that work best.

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Little-known facts about hangovers, plus some of most popular myths about hangovers. Let's separate fact from fiction when it comes to hangover cures.

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Ever had to consider a sin cancer treatment plan? We have. After Jim was diagnosed the next step was to decide on a surgeon to perform melanoma surgery in order to get those lymph nodes biopsied right away and determine whether cancer had spread or not.

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Women & heart attacks: Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. The warning signs of a heart attack for women are different from those for men. What you need to know

It's easy to make a heating pad yourself. A microwave heating pad is great when you need to apply some indirect heat for pain relief, comfort, or warmth. Here's how make it.

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Salt is difficult to avoid - especially since manufacturers add it to most foods to improve the taste. Here's how to modify your eating habits just a little bit & drastically reduce your salt intake.

The truth about how antioxidants work in the human body, their role in combating disease, and just how effective they really are as medicinal treatments.

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Here are some important points about CT scans that everyone needs to know. CT scan radiation is a serious issue. Here's when to say NO to a Cat Scan.

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The lesson: Whenever someone is about to sneeze in person, try to move farther than 5 feet away from them. And if you're on a plane when someone sneezes, count the number of rows between you and them. If it's less than 10, you better take some Airborne right away or some other immunity-booster!

Here are some tips for staying germ-free at home, at work, and when you travel. Many of them I either use myself, or I plan to start using real soon...

Are you a germ freak? I'm not really, but I will admit to being more aware of germs these days. I found this great germ book online, and it's on sale right now... just $4 including shipping!