I remember when I was 28, I woke up with the worst hand and arm pain I had ever experienced. It felt like someone was giving me constant electrical shocks. When I went to the doctor, I found out that I had carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by a pinched nerve in […]
Don’t Let Bad Habits Steal Your Success
When you think of bad habits, you usually associate them with self-destructive behaviors like drinking, doing drugs, smoking, or excessive gambling. These habits can hurt you and your family and are dangerous if they get out of control. Instead of giving up bad habits, people think if they just cut down everything will turn out […]
Four Ways to Control High Blood Pressure
Did you know that one in every three adults has high blood pressure? These statistics were from the year 2016 and reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are 75 million people just in the United States. What really surprised me was that only half of these people knew that their […]
Five Ways to Eat Sugar-Free When Dining Out
Eating out tops the list of favorite things I like to do. It is a stress buster after a particularly hard day when I feel I deserve something extra special. It lets me step out of my comfort zone without too many consequences. However, sticking to a reduced sugar diet is more challenging. Besides being […]
How Far Can You Push Your Boundaries?
Some people are just more motivated than others. I always considered myself a late bloomer. When I graduated from high school, instead of enrolling in college at age 18, I didn’t make it until I was almost 26! I was always envious of others who visualized their careers and lives taking shape while still in […]
Five Tips to Stop Living in Fear
Believe it or not, a certain amount of fear is a good thing. If you didn’t feel fear, you wouldn’t survive for long. You might jump off your roof, walk into oncoming traffic, or jump in a cage with a tiger at your local zoo. You may be afraid of many different things in your life, but […]
Help for Overweight Toddlers
Have you heard the old wives’ tale that a chubby toddler is a healthy toddler? That’s not the case, because what really matters is that he’s a healthy weight for his height and personal build. The first step in finding out if your toddler is really overweight or not is to schedule a doctor’s appointment. […]
How to Eat Gluten-Free and Enjoy it
If you suffer from celiac disease, you may experience symptoms such as stomach pains, fatigue, diarrhea, and mood swings. Your doctor may prescribe a gluten-free diet to relieve your symptoms. If left untreated, celiac disease can lead to significant nutrient deficiencies that can be detrimental to your physical and mental wellness. Most restaurants have gluten-free […]
Is It What You’re Eating or What’s Eating You?
I have to admit that I have an unhealthy relationship with food. To say that I think about it all the time, would be accurate and if I am not thinking about it, I am eating, cooking a meal, watching the Food Channel, or scouring through magazines to find new recipes. Are you feeling like […]
Change Your Life with Positive Journaling
If you write in a journal, it relieves stress and you can write as little or as much as you like. Writing down those negative feelings can take a huge weight off your chest and it is healthier than confronting someone and escalating a fight. Have you ever heard of positive journaling? Positive journaling is […]
