Walking For Good Health

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I admit it. I'm not much of an exercise gal. I know it's important and that's why I decided I had to figure out what was right for me. First of all I needed something I wouldn't give up on. Realistically, I knew an exercise regiment of push ups and sit ups was instant failure for me. Second of … [Read more...]

Turmeric – Health Benefits Of This Spice

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Turmeric is a spice most often used in cooking (curry) and imported from India. I myself have used it in the pickling process or to get a certain color I'm looking for. However, did you know that this incredible spice also has a lot of health benefits and can be bought in capsule and pill … [Read more...]

Parsley – It’s More Than Just A Decoration

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Most people tend to push aside that little sprig of parsely that always decorates your plate. You may want to stop next time and eat it instead. Just two tablespoons of this wonderful spice is packed with nutrients!   Parsley is a relative of celery and contains vitamin K (153%) of … [Read more...]

Strokes – What Are The Signs

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First of all, let's define what a stroke actually is. It's an attack on your brain much as you would define a heart attack as an attack on your heart. This is extremely serious and needs medical attention immediately. The sooner the better. Warning signs can appear as soon as 7 days prior to … [Read more...]

Plastic Surgery – Know The Facts And Don’t Let The Stars Scare You

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You read an awful lot about plastic surgery today, especially in the entertainment world. Surgery gone wrong or plastic surgery overdone. It's true! Sometimes people just go too far or simply don't understand the procedure or don't find the right doctors. In many cases, like Joan Rivers for … [Read more...]

Tummy Tucks After Pregnancy – What Are They, What Are The Risks

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Tummy tucks appear to be a growing trend in society. Since 2000 and up until 2009 they have increased an amazing 89%. Just under half, 44%, are women in their 20's and 30's whereas tummy tucks used to be mainly perfomed on post-menapausal women. Now, however, women want their bodies back … [Read more...]

Adult Essentials Vitamins – Like Being A Kid In A Candy Store

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When I was a kid back in the late 60's, we had candy stores. The excitement of seeing that jar of candy was pretty darn cool.  Fast forward 40 years, today we don't have that corner store. Today, we  are too old for that trip but we have something better. Adult Essentials Vitamins. These … [Read more...]

Your Health Is What’s Important – Focus On It

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People spend a lot of time and energy focusing on their weight. What they should be focusing on is their health instead. You overall health is both mental and physical and takes into account how you eat, how you sleep, workout routines, disease prevention and the list goes on. Recently, I was … [Read more...]

Concussion – Misunderstood

Concussion: Know the facts! I wanted to write about this subject because it's been in the news so much lately. Also, it's personally affected my home. It's not like none of us had ever heard the word before, it's merely we weren't paying too much attention until Sid the Kid. Until it became … [Read more...]

The Health Benefits of Red Wine – Moderate Consumption

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Just before dinner on a Friday evening, my husband will pour me a glass of Red Wine. I'm a fan of a good Shiraz. I like my red wine to have that little "pop" to it. This act, this one glass of wine, signals the end of the work week. For both of us. Yes, as a blogger, I do spend a little time … [Read more...]