Addiction Intervention: An Overview of How To Stage A Family Intervention
Do you have a spouse or loved one that won’t admit that they’ve lost control of their drinking or drug use? A family intervention may be the answer. My name is Aimee — and I’m a recovering alcoholic —...
View Article5 Proven Holiday Weight Loss Tips To Help You Quickly Shed That Holiday...
If you’re looking for holiday weight loss tips, well, let me tell you, I’ve had to use them myself over the years. See, as I sit here writing this post, I have a pumpkin pie in the oven and just got...
View Article7 Ways To Enjoy The Holidays When You’re On A Diet
If you’re trying to lose weight and are dieting, the holidays can be one of those times that are the most tempting when it comes to trying to stick to your diet. Despite this, there are some things you...
View ArticleExpired Medication – Is It Safe To Take Expired Antibiotics & OTC Drugs?
There’s lots of controversy regarding how safe expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications are. Some say it’s okay to take expired medication, while others insist that to take any kind of...
View ArticleNervous About Getting Blood Work Done? Here’s What You Can Expect + My 5 Best...
Has your doctor signed you up for blood work and you don’t know what to expect? Well, it’s no walk in the park on a crisp, colorful fall afternoon. But it’s definitely not as bad as getting a root...
View Article10 Snacks & Desserts You Can Eat On The Atkins Diet: Best Low Carb Snacks For...
Yeah, we’re at it again… though I’m not sure we have near enough willpower to stick with it this time. For the record, here’s how we did last time. Jim travels A LOT, and neither of us takes the time...
View ArticleTrying To Avoid The Gym? 6 At Home Workout Alternatives To Keep You Fit...
Getting burned out at the gym? You’re not alone — gym workouts can get stale. Things like having to commute to the gym, changing clothes when you get there, and paying in advance each month (even if...
View ArticleGetting An MRI?… 13 Things You Should Know Before You Have Your First MRI Scan
Due to a recent traffic accident (where I was hit from behind in my car), I’ve been experiencing neck and lower back pain. My chiropractor recommended an MRI scan of those areas. I had my first-ever...
View ArticleCamel Spider Facts And Myths – Camel Spider Size, Speed & Other Dangers...
The camel spider is also known as a: wind scorpion spider sun spider wind spider They are found mostly in the southwest U.S. and in southern Africa. Camel spiders are usually found in desert areas....
View ArticleShould You Have A 3D Mammogram? I Did & Here’s What I Learned About 3D Breast...
Preparing for your yearly mammogram? Wondering if you’d be better served by having a 3D mammogram instead of relying on traditional mammography techniques? I recently had a diagnostic 3D mammogram...
View ArticleThe Best Things My Chiropractor Taught Me About Sleep Positions + DIY...
He tried to teach me about subluxations and the science of chiropractic medicine. But what he really taught me (after I asked a lot of questions) was: …the best sleep positions …how to keep your body...
View ArticleOTC Pain Relievers: The Differences Between Acetaminophen And NSAIDs Like...
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...
View ArticleWhat Is It Like To Donate Blood? A Step-By-Step Guide To Donating Blood For...
I finally decided to donate blood for the first time. It was a relatively impromptu decision, really. My girlfriend and I saw the Bloodmobile parked outside church, and we decided to stop in after Mass...
View ArticleZumba Workouts: 7 Unique Zumba Fitness Classes Are Great For Exercise And...
Zumba is a fitness program that was created by Beto Perez in his native country of Columbia. Perez is also the director of the national Zumba master trainer team. He is a professional dancer and the...
View ArticleWhat Addiction Treatment Is Best? Types Of Addiction Treatment Centers & How...
When you finally hear — or say — the words I Need Help, what’s next? Determining what addiction treatment is best is likely your next thought. Whether it was through a series of unfortunate events or...
View ArticleGanglion Cysts: What You Need To Know About Ganglion Cyst Treatment
Added to my list of “weird things about my body that I might need to take care of soon” is: a Ganglion cyst. Ugggh! At least it’s relatively harmless. Just odd-looking, that’s all.Read more: Ganglion...
View ArticleVitamin C Overdose – Can You Really Overdose On Too Much Vitamin C?
Can you really take too much Vitamin C? Yes, Vitamin C overdose is a real thing. One reader asked: I’ve heard of people overdosing on Vitamin C, yet I can eat a couple dozen Halls Vitamin C cough...
View ArticleBug Bites & Allergic Reactions: Benadryl To The Rescue!
In our search for the perfect piece of property to build our home on, we spent a good deal of time in the woods — traipsing through thick brush and weeds. This means… we’ve seen a good deal of ticks,...
View ArticleAcupuncture Benefits: Advantages & Disadvantages of Acupuncture Treatments
Acupuncture benefits many of us who prefer a holistic approach instead of taking medications for common ailments. Over the years acupuncture has been gaining recognition in the world of medicine....
View ArticleThyroid Surgery Recovery Photos & Progress Reports: What To Expect After...
My thyroid surgery went well and according to plan — but there are some things I wish I knew ahead of time that would have made my thyroid surgery recovery time even easier. Surgery began around 9 a.m....
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