The #1 health problem you haven’t heard of (and 10 ways to beat it), from EatingWell

I really like the Eating Well blogs; I always find helpful information there and I almost always agree with the advice. Today is no exception. Brierley Wright has a great article on chronic inflammation, what it is and how to avoid it. All the tips are simple changes to your diet and guidance for an exercise [...]

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Time for Some R&R

We are going on vacation today to next Thursday, so I won’t be around for blogging. I’m not taking my computer and have decided to be (mostly) disconnected during our time away. It’s only sun and fun for me and my family. This time for rest and relaxation will also be a time of rejuvenation. As I’ve [...]

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Remember to Rest

I posted about the importance of rest a couple of years ago, but it is important enough to repeat it. Since the beginning of time (according to the Bible), rest has always been important: “… and on the seventh day, God rested.” Whether or not you normally take inspiration from the Bible or God is [...]

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Fun Steps to Reduce Stress: Part 4 of 5

As mentioned in previous parts, stress managment is critical to good health. We can’t avoid stress completely, but we can manage and reduce it. Here’s another idea: Relax with Massage. Massages release toxins that build up in muscles and thus have a calming effect on the body. They also help relax the mind with the [...]

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The Importance of Sleep

Now seems like a good time to discuss the importance of sleep. Why now? Well, I have an 12 week old daughter who thinks that naps are unnecessary. She has since she was a week old. She slept like a champ in the hospital, but as soon as we got home, no more naps. And [...]

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