As we lean closer and closer to a large turkey dinner tomorrow, I want to revisit one very simple thing that can help you through those glutinous days, and through simple days as well. Do you know how much water you should drink in a day? Sometime in elementary school, we all learned that something like [...]
Today is day 8 of this challenge I’ve accepted to write a post a day for 30 days. Most days, I struggle with what to write, and how to continue this new routine. The urge to maintain my goal is in conflict with the difficulty of doing something new. And yet this is something that I [...]
How will you choose to remember your day? Sometimes it is soooooooo easy to focus on the negative. For me this is especially easy when I haven’t slept well and have too much to do. Today was no exception, however, the to-do list got pushed aside for the pleasure of spending time with 2 boys and [...]
Ewww! Do you know what is in your vitamins? I often get questioning looks when people find out that I offer certain supplements in my office, as if my reason for doing it is financial. The truth is that I carry products that I believe in. The companies I choose to work with do quality assurance [...]
This is the second year that I have volunteered my time to the Relay for Life. Already at my limit for time spent volunteering, I was proud of the fact that I limited my participation to being the queen note-taker. All I have to do is show up to meetings, document the discussions, then email my [...]
Have you heard that your thyroid is “normal” despite the fact that you have every low thyroid symptom in the book? Don’t worry, you’re not crazy! Blood work does not tell all! When I look at thyroid blood tests, they let me know if something is really wrong with your thyroid. If I interpret them as “normal”, [...]
Do you remember the days before Facebook? Yes. I’m THAT old. Well, back in the olden days, I remember receiving one of those “please pass this on” emails. It was about a little girl and her science project. I might not remember all of the details, but here is the gist of what she did. The [...]
I switched from PC to Mac quite a few years ago. I guess you could say it was a family affair. My brother switched. My dad switched. Then I switched. For me, it has been one of the best decisions I’ve made when it comes to computers. I used to spend hours, and sometimes days, trying [...]
Every year the Environmental Working Group figures out which of our foods are most highly contaminated with pesticides, and which are the most safe. Buying organic can be pretty pricy, so here is one way to make smart decisions when you shop. It’s simple! Only buy these if they are organic: The Dirty Dozen Plus*** 2015 [...]
1. Focus on the “Why” What you decide to do will be irrelevant, if you don’t have a very good reason as to why you are doing it. Truly spend some time thinking about this. Why do you want to lose weight, or eat better, or whatever??? How would it make you feel if you did [...]