Tag ‘Health’
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
How to Survive Being an Always Sick Chick – Guest Post by Serena of Bewildered Bug
I don’t look sick. At least, I don’t look sick most of the time, although you would think that I should. Why? I’m an always sick chick. I’ve always been one. I could go into why I’m an always sick chick and touch on every single physical and psychological illness or symptom that has plagued more
10 Steps to a Healthier Bathroom
The bathroom is the filthiest place in the house. It is where we clean ourselves off. It is where we relieve ourselves of our bodily waste. We brush our teeth and spit and spray horrible oral bacteria onto surrounding surfaces. It’s also the most moist room in the house, making it a breeding ground for more
Sleep Deprivation & Health – The Negative Effects of Sleep Deprivation and How to Get Better Rest
It seems that we live in a world where everyone is looking for more energy: A caffeine energy shot here, a cup of coffee there, a pill to wake us up… Lack of energy and chronic fatigue, while attributed to many chronic conditions such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and illness, can most often more
Is Anxiety Addictive?
Suffering from anxiety is a serious problem. It can drastically lower your quality of life, make it difficult to focus on everyday tasks, and may cause health problems as the stress of that anxiety takes a toll on your body. It can even lead to other health disorders, like depression. No one wants to experience more
Healthy New Years Resolution Ideas
I know, I know… It’s already the 12th. Is there anyone out there still thinking about New Years Resolutions? Or have we all given up on them already? Even if you backslid a bit, it’s okay. Don’t give up! You can do it! Healthy New Years Resolution Ideas Most people have one or more health more
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
Sick and Tired of Food Allergy Discrimination
We see school bullying happening against kids with food allergies, and it’s not just from the kids. It’s from teachers and other parents. It disgusts me. We saw the poor little girl in Florida get protested against by other parents outside of her school. They held up picket signs during drop off in the morning 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
Getting Healthier in 2011 – November Health Goals
Since writing my October health goal wrap-up yesterday, I’ve been racking my brain trying to decide what my health goals for November should be. I don’t want to cut myself too much slack, but I also don’t want to over-do it. That could easily happen with Thanksgiving coming up…not to mention my 30th birthday. Yeah, more
