Health & BeautySpecific Health Conditions

When I learned I had pre-diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), I looked to diabetes support groups for information to avoid becoming diabetic. Here's where to find the help you need too

obesity story

I went from 265 pounds to a lean, mean 175 without yo-yo dieting, avoidinging sugar, or getting bypass surgery. Here is my obesity story - the ups & downs,

Cancer support groups

If you have cancer or know someone who does, cancer support groups are the place to turn for answers to your questions, info about treatment & to meet others in the same boat.

Losing weight is never easy. Having waged the war victoriously a few years ago, I lost 90 pounds. 4 tips that will make reaching your weightloss goal easier.

Early stages of cervical cancer respond well to treatment - which may be radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, or a combination of methods. What you need to know.

It takes me 1 hour to drive to work. This long, daily drive has inspired me to find ways to relieve stress while commuting. Here are 5 techniques that have helped me reduce stress during my commute.

Want to live a happier life? See how rewarding it can be to find unique, helpful nuggets in life - because making daily life tweaks is what living is all about!

job fatigue

Want to reduce the aggravation of job fatigue? Here are a few tips that I use to make my day in a cubicle at work less physically burdensome.

I absolutely love my microwave heating pad. It works for all of my aches and pains. My favorite is the large sectioned microwave heating pack from Thermal-Aid. Here's why...

Trying to avoid high fructose corn syrup? Here's how to steer clear of the corn-based sweetener that's been linked to health problems & has even been called a highly dangerous toxin.

I'm sharing my weight loss story and telling people how I lost 90 pounds - and kept it off - with a just few relatively simple lifestyle changes.

getting a colonoscopy

Getting a colonoscopy wasn't all peaches and cream, but with cancer in my family, I gained peace of mind, while losing a few pounds in the process.

colonoscopy guidelines

It's important to follow colonoscopy guidelines so you can reduce your risk for one of the most preventable forms of cancer in the colon.

healthy fast foo

I've already lost a lot of weight & don't want to gain it back! Here are 5 healthy fast food choices that I make every time I pull up to a drive-thru window

portion control

I dropped below 200 pounds after changing my eating habits. Here are the 3 portion control tips that helped me to lose weight.

pelvic-organ-prolapse

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.

Want to lose weight? Trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle? Think you're too busy to workout? Try these 10 easy ways to get a little exercise every day!

hangover-remedies

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.