Misc.
I know I’m the Always Sick Chick, but this is ridiculous…
I know I’m the Always Sick Chick, but something’s gotta give! Generally, when I say that I’m “always sick,” what I mean is that I’m chronically ill with one or more conditions – allergies, asthma, anxiety, depression, etc… But honestly, since the end of August, we have caught every single virus that has passed through more
Omega 3 Fatty Acids – Krill Oil vs. the Competition
Omega 3 fatty acids are missing from most American diets, which can account for the rise in cardiovascular problems and depression, among other things. So many nutrition and dieting gurus have, in recent years, really pushed individuals with chronic health problems to either eat more fish or take an omega 3 supplement. Until recently, the more
Why are you still smoking? – Cigarrest Review
Smoking can kill you. You know that, right? So then, why are you still smoking? My husband says it’s because of stress. When he’s not stressed, it’s because he’s worried he’ll gain too much weight because smoking burns so many calories and he’ll eat more if he’s not smoking. Blah blah blah…excuses excuses… I get more
3 Diets Explored: Atkins Diet, Fricker Diet, & Mediterranean Diet
I don’t know about you, but there are so many diet plans out there, it can sometimes be hard to keep them all straight. Atkins, Fricker, Mediterranean, Best Life, Eat Right for Your Type, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Zone… There are so many with so many people claiming amazing results and others screaming more
Medical scrubs can be CUTE!
Do you remember the Scrubs episode where Elliot gives herself a make-over? Well, it got me to thinking, how do doctors and nurses express themselves fashionably and creatively while remaining professional and following safety and health regulations? Take a surgeon, for example. If she has long hair, she has to wear those embarrassing bonnets. I more
Steve Jobs – How to Live Before You Die
Twitter and Facebook are on fire with Steve Jobs quotes, memorial messages and old speeches since yesterday’s news of his passing was announced. Many people are inspired by Steve Jobs and admire him greatly. Why wouldn’t they? He was the founder of Apple, CEO of Pixar Animation and a true inspired inventor and innovator. We more
The Drugs Don’t Work
Sometimes, the drugs don’t work…they just make you worse…like that song by The Verve, which just happened to play on my iPod last night while it was in shuffle mode on my drive home from physical therapy. It was an unfortunate coincidence that made me more emotional, because I recently experienced a situation, and am more
Food Allergy Kids: Don’t Share Food at School [SONG]
We all love to educate our children through song, and it’s a tried and proven method of helping children retain important information, learn essential skills, and have fun while learning. The ABC song is a perfect example. To be honest, I always kept that tune in my head while alphabetizing in high school. It was more
My Twisted Ankle Sprain
I’m such a friggin clutz, and if you read my facebook or twitter posts this morning, you already know what I’m talking about- my twisted ankle. You know what really makes this story funny? I rolled my foot and twisted my ankle right after scolding our kids to stop playing on the stairs because, “Someone more
Should Child Obesity be considered Child Neglect or Endangerment?
Here’s a new one for all you parents out there. Child obesity rates have become so bad that young kids are being diagnosed with diabetes and sleep apnea related to their obesity and unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits. Despite being ill, some of these obese children and their parents haven’t taken care to change eating more
