Contrary to popular belief, you often have to sacrifice some things for happiness. Even though we don’t really want to believe the old adage ‘you can’t have it all’, in some cases it is an absolute truth. Although we all struggle with stress and depression at some points in our lives, we are basically allContinueContinue reading “Six Sacrifices You Should Make for Happiness”
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The Difference Between The Common Cold and Winter Allergies
Winter allergies and the common cold are two things you should watch out for during cold and flu season. Every season change always brings with it the question of whether your symptoms are related to allergies, or an actual cold virus. As mothers, we face this situation more often since our children spend all dayContinueContinue reading “The Difference Between The Common Cold and Winter Allergies”
How to Tell if You Suffer From Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue is much more than just being tired all the time. As a wife, a mother of four, and an orthopaedic surgeon, I am loosely familiar with what it feels like to be tired. In this day and age, women are juggling more responsibilities than ever, so its no surprise that we experience exhaustionContinueContinue reading “How to Tell if You Suffer From Chronic Fatigue”
Five Foods with More Vitamin C Than Oranges
Everyone knows that oranges contain vitamin C, but there are plenty of other ways to up your intake of this important substance. Vitamin C is probably the most popular of vitamins, as we are all reminded every time we see a commercial for Florida orange juice, regardless of where we may live. Whenever we noticeContinueContinue reading “Five Foods with More Vitamin C Than Oranges”
Five Easy Ways to Relieve Inauguration Stress
For many people, the 2017 inauguration is a source of great stress. While stress in our lives can have some positive effects, such as spurring us into action to accomplish things we may have been putting off, most of the effects of stress are negative. This country has been very divided in the past yearContinueContinue reading “Five Easy Ways to Relieve Inauguration Stress”
Five Tips to Help Keep Weight Off Forever
Losing weight and keeping it off are often two different things. For many people, losing weight is much easier than kissing it goodbye forever. The reason for this is that losing weight only requires a short term goal and some discipline. Changing your diet forever and adopting a healthier lifestyle is often a much loftierContinueContinue reading “Five Tips to Help Keep Weight Off Forever”
Knowing the Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder is no joke, especially to those who live in the North. Even though most of us don’t like to admit it, every year the change of seasons often brings with it some symptoms of depression. Every winter the days get shorter, the sun starts to hide its face, and we all startContinueContinue reading “Knowing the Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder”
One Small Thing You Can Do for Better Sleep and Overall Health
Can a little sunlight in the morning make a huge difference in your life? Since the advent of modern science, it has been said that sunlight gives you Vitamin D, and is thusly considered good for your health. Sunlight has been shown to improve mood, make you more alert, and keep circadian rhythms on track.ContinueContinue reading “One Small Thing You Can Do for Better Sleep and Overall Health”
Five Ways to Be More Grateful
Gratitude is vastly under-rated, but very important. I consider myself a very grateful person. I am incredibly lucky to have my health, four beautiful children, a partner to help me through life’s ups and downs, and the ability to help heal other people, which has always been my dream. Still, with the daily rigamarole ofContinueContinue reading “Five Ways to Be More Grateful”
Five Benefits of Being an Older Woman
As we age, its important to be optimistic about what getting older really means. Aging is no picnic, no matter who you are. In our society however, there is an added stigma that somehow women become less vital, important, or beautiful as they grow older. It’s a messed up dynamic that we have set, andContinueContinue reading “Five Benefits of Being an Older Woman”