Misc.
Married to the Always Sick Chick – A Spouse & Father’s Perspective
I have no allergies. None. And yet I have spent the better part of the last 8 years trying to understand them. More the latter portion of those 8 but we’ll get to that. The Always Sick Chick wasn’t always “always sick”. We ate Chinese food, had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, watched animals for more
Battling the Stomach Flu / Norovirus this Season
Our kids caught the Norovirus as soon as school started this year. Since then, they’ve had symptoms off and on – diarrhea, vomiting, but no fever. Between that and the few colds and allergy issues, our house can best be described as a viral cesspool. The stomach flu (more properly known as the Norovirus) was more
Odd Home Remedies for Headaches that Work!
If you’re constantly reaching for a bottle of pain killers to ease frequent headaches, you may want to consider testing a few home remedies for headaches that I recently discovered. Before I begin, however, it’s important to pinpoint the cause of your frequent headaches. Dehydration, irregular sleep patterns, stress and caffeine withdrawals can all cause more
Busy Busy Busy
I’m on busy bee with my new job. But I’m loving it and quite happy. :) The downside, I haven’t had much time to blog lately or keep in touch with my #MHSM chat folks or anyone else specifically. I’m still trying to organize my life now that it includes a full-time job. It’s not more
Open Blog, Insert Foot
Last week, I published a rant about the EpiPen ad that was dangerous for food allergy families and misleading to the public about the true dangers of food allergies. The ad was real, and my remarks about EpiPens were 100% truthful. I like to add some impact to my rants and stories by using comparative more
Diabetes 101: A Primer and Guest Post
The following is a guest post submitted by Moira McCarthy, Diabetes Advocate. Years and years ago I was at one of my daughter’s favorite local playgrounds; the one the abuts the beach. (It had to be a long time ago; that daughter is now almost 21. And though she is begging us not to take more
March is National Nutrition Month [Infographic]
March is National Nutrition Month and How to Live Better & Longer illustrates different ways to stay healthy and happy this month. The top three causes of death in America (heart disease, cancer, and stroke) can all be prevented by adopting a healthier lifestyle. Below you’ll find tips on ways to improve your diet, career, more
Tips to Stay Healthy in Cold and Flu Season – Guest Post
During certain seasons, the risk of colds and viruses increases. Almost all of us have experienced a cold or flu—sneezing, coughing, aching. It’s the worst. There is no way to cure the common cold or the flu but there are many preventive measures we can take to help protect ourselves and loved ones. Many people more
Why am I Always Tired? – 6 Possible Causes of Fatigue and How to Reclaim Your Energy
We are a society ruled by caffeine intake. Why wouldn’t we be? Most people complain that they are always tired, had trouble sleeping, and just don’t have the energy to face the day. The truth is that, most likely, the reason you are always tired is the same reason why you’re always sick. Are you more
