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Yoga in bed?! ...Why not? It’s no secret that regular exercise is an important part of a happy and healthy life. And if you relax while exercising, that’s even better for your well-being! Yoga gives you the best of both worlds. See how to do yoga in bed... 5 easy yoga exercises you can do in your bed at home or in a hotel when you travel.
Read moreIt's not just people with compromised immune systems that are dying from the flu. See all of the ways the flu can kill an otherwise healthy person. Thinking of getting a flu shot? Here's what you need to know -- who should & shouldn't get it, popular flu shot myths, flu shot side effects, and where to get cheap (or free) flu shots!
Read moreLadies: Have you got endometriosis... and/or cysts on your ovaries? If so there's probably a laparoscopy in your future! I'm here to tell you endometriosis surgery is not that bad. I had severe endometriosis and 2 large ovarian cysts removed laparoscopically Here's how it went for me...
Read moreI recently went for a diagnostic 3D mammogram following a traditional 2D mammogram. Here's what I learned about who should consider having 3D breast imaging done, and how health care providers and insurance are involved.
Read moreI had no idea I was suffering from the early signs of Lyme Disease - until I got the official Lyme Disease diagnosis. Here's how I found out I had Lyme Disease, what I've learned about how to treat Lyme Disease, and what it's like living with Lyme Disease in Tennessee.
Read moreA full body detox doesn't mean you spend a week in the bathroom with an 'occupied' tag on the door. Here are 6 simple things that give your body a natural detox. You can self detox and do a natural body cleanse without drinking only water or participating in fad detox diets.
Read moreThink you might have low blood pressure? The most common symptoms of low blood pressure are lightheadedness, dizziness, and fainting -- usually when you're going from a lying down or sitting position to a standing position. I have low blood pressure. Here are 5 things that initially surprised me about low blood pressure, plus some low blood pressure treatment ideas for you to try.
Read moreWhat is the best tick repellent for humans, you ask? Well, have you heard of Permethrin spray? When it comes to repelling ticks, avoiding Lyme Disease, and buying tick repellents... we recently learned a little secret from the U.S. Military. It's called Permethrin! If it's good enough for the Department of Defense, then it's good enough for us. Here's why we use Permethrin anytime we go in the woods now. By the way, it repels both ticks AND mosquitoes... far better than DEET-based products do.
Read moreHave sleep problems? Me too. I recently spent the night at a Sleep Center to participate in a sleep study to see if I might have obstructive sleep apnea. Here's what my sleep test was like (with sleep study pictures), plus some of my best tips to help you prepare for your own sleep study test. See what I wish I'd known before staying in a sleep study room and being attached to all of those sleep study wires!
Read moreThinking of getting a Fitbit activity tracker? I got one! Here's my Fitbit Flex review including all of the Fitbit benefits and advantages as I see them, tips for using the Fitbit wristband, and how to use the Fitbit Flex tracker without a phone.
Read moreWant to know how to stop stammering and how to cure stuttering once and for all? I stuttered until I was 22 years old. After about 1 year of trying different things, I finally learned how to stop stuttering forever. Take it from this former stutterer, there are some rather simple techniques to stop stuttering -- all it takes is consistency and patience. Here's what worked for me.
Read moreMy husband received a melanoma diagnosis from a mole on his arm. You can see in his skin cancer photos how the mole grew and changed colors over 6 years. Here's what we've learned about the best melanoma treatment options, what the melanoma stages of cancer mean, and what melanoma looks like. We hope you'll find this information helpful if you or someone in your family is diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer.
Read moreI suffer from ongoing neck pain. My favorite 'adjustment' at the chiropractor's office (up til now) has been what I refer to as 'the neck crack' or 'that one that twists your neck'. Then, I read about the dangers of having a chiropractor crack your neck, so I studied up on it. Here's what I've learned about neck manipulation -- both from having it done myself and from talking to my chiropractor and others about it.
Read moreWondering how to clear a clogged ear? Good news... it can be done naturally! I've tried these home remedies for clogged ears with great results. Here are 8 natural ways to relieve the pain and unclog ears yourself.
Read moreWhat do you mean you can drown and not even be in the water? That's what happens in dry drowning and secondary drowning. Here's what you need to know about secondary drowning symptoms in babies, toddlers, kids, and adults. Want to know the best defense against dry drowning? Teach your kids how to swim! You can also prevent this dangerous kids swimming scenario by watching for these signs.
Read moreThere's a difference between home mosquito control and insect repellents. See what makes each of these mosquito preventatives unique, how using natural mosquito repellent sprays can help, and why they're better than other mosquito repellents on the market.
Read moreKids fitness is important and shouldn't be treated as a punishment to enforce for your children. Even if they aren't overweight, children and families can benefit from fun exercises. From scavenger hunt hikes to washing the car there are tons of great ways to implement a great kids fitness routine in your family.
Read moreEven the mere mention of lice conjures up nasty images for most of us. But let's face it -- lice happens. And it's best to know about head lice removal before it happens in your home. The best at home treatment for lice is vinegar. Here's what you need to know about this natural lice treatment, plus a few other options to treat hair lice yourself.
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