Health and Beauty Archive

  • “Be Your Own Advocate”

    “Be Your Own Advocate”

    I’ve been hearing a certain comment over and over lately and its severity really resonated with me today. “Be your own medical advocate.” That’s a pretty heavy load and one I’m not entirely sure I’m excited to tackle.  I grew up, like many people I’m sure, with a reverence for doctors.  Until recently, I would have never [...]

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  • The Dreaded Picture

    The Dreaded Picture

    I’m fairly certain that most everyone has experienced this at one time or another. How about you?  Ever been featured in a photograph in a not-so-flattering manner?  And upon discovery of said photograph a shock of shivers (and not the fun kind) trickle down your back at the realization that members of the public have not [...]

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  • My dog has issues.

    My dog has issues.

    I’ve recently been presented with a new situation that is slightly concerning.  This situation is unchartered territory for me and at this point I’m not entirely sure what steps I should be taking to avoid this complication. You see… My dog is scared of my exercise pants. Due to the extensive rain and colder weather this winter I [...]

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  • Slowly but surely…

    Slowly but surely…

    That’s right.  Slowly but surely I am making my way back unto the living.  I’ve been down and out for a good 48 hours but currently, I’d say, I’m operating at about 70% capacity which means I’m back to doing laundry, dishes, vacuuming and general cleaning but still feeling crappy enough to be slightly bitter.   Being [...]

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  • Time to get my fitness on.

    Time to get my fitness on.

    Well, it’s January, the time of year when most Americans renew their pledge to get fit and strong, and I’m no exception.  Okay, if not fit and strong, then slightly in shape and at least stronger than my kids.  And, since they’re only 6 and 3 I’m thinking I’ve got about 6 years to beef up a little. I’ve [...]

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