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I am not a fitness expert. In fact, even though I was my high school valedictorian, I failed gym class in college. Life is funny like that. (You didn’t know that, did you, Mom? Surprise!) Here’s why I failed. Consistency, which is sometimes the same as boredom. The class required me to come to the same room in the same building the same three days every week…
The good news: My jeans finally fit comfortably again. The bad news: They’re maternity jeans and I’m not pregnant.* I seriously need to get back into my old jeans, primarily because they have pockets I can stuff with chewed bubble gum, used tissues, rocks, and every other imaginable treasure my little explorers hand me. Therefore, I need to kick up the exercise a bit…as in,…
I am not a fan of over-the-counter cough syrups, and for good reason. Nevertheless, there are times (like today) when the cacophony of hacks and sniffles demands a little extra attention, and children need relief from coughing so they can get their healing sleep. Besides the usual rest, immune-builders, and liquids, homemade cough syrup can provide some relief. Many of the old recipes contained whiskey. …
You’ve heard it time and time again: drink more water! Even (especially) during the colder months when you don’t feel the parching dryness of heat and the obvious dehydration from sweating, remaining hydrated is crucial. The current recommended amount of water per person varies by “expert.” Some say we should down about eight to ten eight-ounce glasses a day. Others base it on weight: divide…
Everyone is at a different point in the journey toward better health. Some have barely begun or have no intention of beginning, while others have pursued healthy living so vigorously, that all that is left for them is to de-stress about the whole thing. Similarly, people have different ideas about what healthy living is. You have your vegans, your vegetarians, your low-carbers, your calorie counters…you…
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