Tag ‘Health’
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
Getting Healthier in 2011 – October Health Goal Wrap-up
Getting Healthier is my goal, and the goal of this site. I don’t want to be the Always Sick Chick, but the Rarely Sick Chick. That, however, takes some work and discipline, and it’s not always easy. In fact, it’s rarely easy. My health goals for October were basically met with one exception: I didn’t more
Flu Shot Reactions – Is the Flu Shot Safe?
Is the flu shot safe? It’s flu season, and naturally, with the new flu shots out and those combined with H1N1 (Swine Flu) which is still relatively new, many people continue to question the safety and usefulness of the flu vaccine. I was once one of those people, insisting the flu vaccine was dangerous and more
How to Challenge Negative Thoughts & Depression
I read an amazing article on PsychCentral.com discussing a personification of depression that I found intriguing. The article, entitled “Depression’s Secret Plan for Your Identity” (excellent title, which made me click and read), personified depression in a way I never thought of before, and it really got me thinking. “Depression may try to convince you more
