Health

I Have Achalasia and Food Gets Stuck in My Throat

Filed in Achalasia, Health by on March 19, 2018 507 Comments
I Have Achalasia and Food Gets Stuck in My Throat

The first time that food got stuck in my throat it was in the middle of the night. But I had no idea that what I was experiencing was a swallowing disorder that I had been suffering with for years–this was simply the first time that the swallowing problem manifested. And it wasn’t even food–it was […]

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I’ve Lost 10 Pounds and Damn I Feel Great!

Filed in Health, Weight Loss by on December 31, 2017 154 Comments
I’ve Lost 10 Pounds and Damn I Feel Great!

I was certain Halloween would be my downfall. I’d gain the dreaded 5-10 pounds and I would be like everyone else–resolving to lose it come January 1st. But then it didn’t happen. So when December rolled around and we took a family trip to Costa Rica, followed by Christmas, I thought, “This. This is when […]

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Walgreens: Good Health Isn’t Expensive

Filed in Health, Sponsored Posts, Uncategorized by on August 19, 2013 25 Comments
Walgreens: Good Health Isn’t Expensive

Okay, wait–that’s not totally true. Have you seen the price of organic broccoli lately?! Let me re-phrase that: good health doesn’t have to be expensive. At least, preventative care doesn’t have to be. So it always amazes me when I think about how unhealthy of a society we are. And I think part of the […]

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Make a Good First Impression With a Healthy Smile

Filed in Health, Sponsored Posts, Uncategorized by on June 24, 2013 2 Comments
Make a Good First Impression With a Healthy Smile

I am a member of the Collective Bias Social Fabric Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. All opinions are mine, and always will be! One the most important keys to success in life is making a good first impression. It’s what people are going to remember–those […]

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Keeping Your Heart Happy and Healthy

Filed in Health, Sponsored Posts, Uncategorized by on February 21, 2013 968 Comments
Keeping Your Heart Happy and Healthy

Ten years ago I got a call one early morning from my half-sister to tell me my dad had died of a massive heart attack. Although he and I, unfortunately, weren’t close, the news rendered me speechless, and as clear as day, I remember that huge lump that formed in my throat, cutting off my […]

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When Passion Ruins Your Life

Filed in Balance, Family, Health, Relationships, Uncategorized by on February 1, 2013 371 Comments
When Passion Ruins Your Life

What are you passionate about? Maybe you’ve just started a new business initiative, and you’re fired up about it. Or perhaps you’re an avid blogger or crafter or gym rat, and you invest numerous hours into perfecting your craft. But have you ever considered that maybe your passion is ruining your life? Let me explain: […]

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