Sometimes I like to look back… This is one of my very first posts, I wrote it back in 2007. I’m so happy I stumbled upon it this evening, it very much reflects how I am feeling as I walk…
Why are processed foods so bad for us? — by Catherine Morgan (cross-posted BlogHer) So, we know processed foods are bad for us, but do you know why? And, just how bad are they? For One, phosphates. There are…
Over the last few days, I’ve been noticing a lot more public service announcements about the dangers of smoking (some of them are so graphic I could barely watch). I’m not a smoker, but I can’t imagine a smoker not…
There is a lot of stigma and misinformation surrounding eating disorders, and I imagine the biggest misconception about eating disorders is that it’s somehow the patient’s fault…But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Since this week is National Eating…
A few weeks ago my daughter and I were at the mall doing some back-to-school shopping and walked by a kiosk selling what looked like cigarettes. We both thought it was odd, but we assumed it must be some type…
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For every person who watches the trailer, Showtime will donate $1 (up to $25,000) to the American Cancer Society… Join the American Cancer Society and Showtime’s The Big C in the movement to create a world with less cancer and…
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Would you take a pill that promised to make you smarter? That could help you do better on tests? Give you the energy to be more productive? Make you feel more alert? It is possible, but not without risks. What…
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Last week, we heard that Gwyneth Paltrow was diagnosed with osteopenia (a precursor to osteoporosis). Osteopenia is the term used for bone density that falls somewhere between less than normal and osteoporosis. People with osteopenia have a greater chance of…
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This week the Choose You Blog is focusing on the topic of relieving stress and finding peace. My contribution to this cause comes from several different posts I’ve done over the past few years. These are posts I’ve done on…
May is Lupus Awareness Month, and even though it’s the end of the month, I wanted to do my part to bring more attention to this devastating disease and some of the brave women living and blogging with it. Lupus…