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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).

Why not take a few moments to evaluate your hopes & dreams? You can use this as a guide to help you achieve only those things that are truly important in life...

We have a 5-year-old niece who is Autistic. With years of help from the Cleveland Clinic, she has made dramatic improvements -- and she continues to do so, on a daily basis. But I changed my way of thinking about Autism last Christmas when Jim's parents shared with everyone a photocopied list of '10 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew'.

Five days ago, at the age of 28 AT lost his wife, BJ. He is now a widow and a single father of two young sons. What started as 'flu-like symptoms' on October 30, 2006 ultimately claimed BJ's life just 18 days later on November 17, 2006. I share AT's story with you, for the same reason that he says he continues to write in his blog about it... with the hope that it will help someone else.

These are the best low-carb resources -- the ones that are helping to get me through this 'dieting' thing. In reality, they're helping to shape my way of thinking about carbs in general and how I can get by on eating fewer carbs overall. It's all about making a conscious decision to eat less carbs... and less fat. Period.

Whenever I'm on the road, or when I want to slip out of the office during lunchtime for something other than the cheese and hotdogs that I normally take for lunch (while I'm on this Low-Carb 'diet')... I like to know my options going in. Do you know what the Low-Carb choices are at fast-food restaurants these days? Here's what I found...

With the recent release of the study that found 'car steering wheels carry more than twice as many germs as a toilet seat,' I feel compelled to share my thoughts about toilet seats... They're really not that dirty!

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It's important to get a stroke victim help within 3 hours. Here are 3 questions to ask someone you suspect has suffered a heart attack or stroke. Plus other signs of a stroke.

If you read this, you will yawn. I DARE you to try & fight the yawn!...

Ever wonder which medicines the doctors themselves use to treat everyday colds, flu, upset stomach, headaches and other minor aches & pains? In a survey of 5 leading female doctors in the U.S, these doctors had very similar opinions regarding the best products on the market. Plus, 3 out of 5 of them used the exact same products! Do you use these?...

Do you know what your sleep position says about you? Here's a funny, yet practical look at how the way you sleep helps or hurts your relationship and what it reveals about your personality.

Everything you ever wanted to know about farting, passing gas, breaking wind, and letting out farts... plus some ingenious products for people with flatulence problems... and lots of down & dirty humor about passing gas.

What it's like to have blood pressure issues -- including why my doctor says my numbers fluctuate so much all the time. They say there are no signs or symptoms that you have hypertension or high blood pressure. I say baloney. Here's how my body changes when my blood pressure is high.

Are you fearful of germs and bacteria? Do you take extra precautions in order to avoid the spread of germs in your own family? Here are some interesting things you can do to prevent contamination.

You've probably seen Gwen Shamblin, founder of the Remnant Fellowship Church in the news before... Among other things, she's been called 'the pioneer of faith-based weight loss'. But it's no secret that her practices & preachings have been questioned by some. Including her ideas about the Weigh Down Diet.

Looking for neck pain treatment? You'll be thrilled to learn that neck pain relief is right at your fingertips, and it takes less than 5 minutes to do these neck stretches... that REALLY work!

Antibacterial soaps are useful in hospital and school environments, however, they may do more harm than good when used in normal, healthy households.

Sometimes we feel older than we are. Sometimes there are pre-existing health circumstances that play a role in when, why, and how we will die. Check out the good news & bad news... here.

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